Sunday, January 8, 2012

What is the Michigan window tint law in autos?

I've read up a little and it said that tint can only be on the back window and back door windows (if 4 door) but only 4 in. at the top of the windows in the front seats and front window. However, I've also heard from various people that you can tint the entire front windows and front seat windows up to 20% light reduction. I kinda believe the 20% part because a lot of cars come with factory tinting.|||Michigan Window Tint Law


Michigan Tint Law Enacted: 2000


HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN MICHIGAN?





Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Michigan, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.





Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.


Front Side Windows Any darkness can be applied 4" inches from the top of the window.


Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.


Rear Window Any darkness can be used.





HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN MICHIGAN?





Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.





Front Side Windows Must not be more than 35% reflective.


Back Side Windows Must not be more than 35% reflective.





OTHER MICHIGAN RULES AND REGULATIONS





Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.


Side Mirrors No restrictions.


Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.


Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.


Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.|||Any shade tint can be on your back windows. Any shade tint can be applied 4" from the top of the windows on your front windows and non-reflective tint can be applied to the top 4" of your windshield. Factory tinting is 35%...not any darker.

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