Tinted windows on a vehicle is a nice option to have in Michigan. The sun can be a nuisance and the window tint comes in handy. Do you know the laws about window tint in Michigan?

When I was a teen, window tint was a big deal. Me and my buddies would get together and modify our cars to make them look awesome, so we thought at the time. I can remember trying to get the darkest tint possible and trying to install it on all of my windows. That was a project for sure, was I doint my window tint legally?

If You Tint Your Windows In Michigan, Follow The Law!

Tinting up the new ride that you worked hard for sounds like a great idea. You want to look cool, keep the car cooler and want to add some pizazz to your vehicle. That's a great idea. If you are going to tint you windows in Michigan, make sure you do it per the guidelines.

Tinting Laws breaks it down for Michiganders that want to tint their windows of their vehicle.

The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT or Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Michigan is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.

Tint Darkness For Sedans in Michigan

It's time to pimp out your new sedan and make it look sharp, here are the guidelines for Michigan.

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
  • Front Side windows: Any darkness can be applied but only on top 4 inches.
  • Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
  • Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.

Tint Darness For SUV's & Vans in Michigan

You know your new SUV needs some tint, here's what you need to know.

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
  • Front Side windows: Any darkness can be applied but only on top 4 inches.
  • Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
  • Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.

Window Tint Reflection In Michigan

Window tint reflects incoming light and can reduce glare and heat. Make sure you pay attention to the guidelines for window tint reflection. You can only have so much window reflection when using a tint.

Tint reflection for sedans:

  • Front Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
  • Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.

Tint reflection for SUV and vans:

  • Front Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
  • Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.

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