Minnesota window tint law
In Minnesota, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 50% of light; rear side windows: at least 50% of light in; rear window: at least 50% of light in. Source: Minnesota Statutes §169.71, subd. 4 and 4a, checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 50% At least 50% light transmittance; reflectance no more than 20%. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 50% At least 50% light transmittance; reflectance no more than 20%. |
| Rear window | 50% At least 50% light transmittance; reflectance no more than 20%. |
| Windshield | No material that reduces light transmittance through the windshield. |
| Tolerance | Plus or minus 3% on both transmittance and reflectance. |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Exempt: rear windows of pickups, and rear and side windows behind the driver on vans; limousines and funeral vehicles too. |
| Medical exemption | Allowed with a prescription or physician/optometrist statement naming the minimum transmittance (max 2 years unless permanent). |
The Minnesota front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)
Source
Minnesota Statutes §169.71, subd. 4 and 4a
“or has a light transmittance of less than 50 percent plus or minus three percent in the visible light range or a luminous reflectance of more than 20 percent plus or minus three percent”
Checked November 2026. 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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