Mississippi window tint law
In Mississippi, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 28% of light; rear side windows: at least 28% of light in; rear window: at least 28% of light in. Source: Miss. Code §63-7-59 as amended by SB 2453 (2026), approved by Governor March 13, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 28% All windows must let in at least 28%; a tint-inspection label is required on the windshield. No mirrored effect. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | 28% At least 28% on a passenger car. |
| Rear window | 28% At least 28% on a passenger car. |
| Windshield | No film or darkening material, except a manufacturer-type sun shield in the uppermost area as allowed under federal law. |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Windows behind the front side windows of pickups, vans, SUVs and multipurpose vehicles may match the darkness federal law allows from the factory. |
| Medical exemption | A person diagnosed by a Mississippi-licensed physician or (from July 1, 2026) optometrist with a sun-aggravated condition may use darker tint with a DPS certificate of medical exemption displayed on the dashboard. |
The Mississippi front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)35% (medium)
Source
“a label as provided under subsection (6) of this section certifying that all the windows of the vehicle have a light transmittance of twenty-eight percent (28%) or more”
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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