Michigan window tint law
In Michigan, a passenger car's front side windows may not have darkening tint film; rear side windows: any darkness; rear window: any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides. Source: Michigan Compiled Laws §257.709, Michigan Legislature (Internet Archive copy, 2026-02-08), checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | No tint film No film except a strip within the top 4 inches. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | Any darkness Any darkness; reflectance must be under 35% (no silver or gold reflective film). |
| Rear window | Any darkness Any darkness with 2 outside mirrors; reflectance must be under 35%. |
| Windshield | Tinted film only along the top, no more than 4 inches down or below the shade band, whichever is closer to the top. |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | No separate rule for SUVs or vans. |
| Medical exemption | Allowed with a signed letter from a physician or optometrist kept in the car. |
The Michigan front-side limit on a car
Source
Michigan Compiled Laws §257.709, Michigan Legislature (Internet Archive copy, 2026-02-08)
“a tinted film may be used along the top edge of the windshield and the side windows or sidewings immediately adjacent to the driver or front passenger if the material does not extend more than 4 inches”
Checked November 2026 (read from an archived copy of the official page). A summary of the passenger-car rules, not legal advice: laws change, so check the source or ask a local tint shop before you buy.
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