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The Michigan Window Tinting Laws Explained

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The Michigan Window Tinting Laws Explained

Flashy rims and tinted windows - what can be cooler? No wonder the automotive tint industry boomed these past few years. Who wouldn't want a sleek and sweet car?

Now while these cars look cool, they also invite law enforcement agents to pull you over for violating the Michigan window tinting laws if you're violating it.

MCL 257.709 imposes limits on how dark those windows can be before it amounts to a violation of the law. This is what it states:

LEGAL TINT LIMIT FOR MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES:

Front Windshield - It is considered illegal to tint this window
Front-seat side windows- You can use up to 35% tint darkness 4″ inches from the top of the window
Back seat side windows- You can use up to 35% tint darkness
Rear window - You can use up to 35% tint darkness

LEGAL TINT LIMIT FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES:

Front Windshield - It is considered illegal to tint this window
Front-seat side windows- You can use up to 35% tint darkness 4″ inches from the top of the window
Back seat side windows- You can use up to 35% tint darkness
Rear window - You can use up to 35% tint darkness

If you're not familiar with the tint percentage, it refers to the Visible Light Transmission or the amount of light allowed to pass through your film. For example, a 35% tint will allow 35% of the light to pass through while a 5% tint will only allow 5% of the light to pass through. Thus the lower the percentage is, the darker the film.

However, there are certain medical conditions that are exempted from Michigan window tinting laws because it is considered a necessity to have windows that are tinted darker than the legal limit. Such conditions are melanoma, lupus, or a sunlight allergy that is supported with documents from a medical professional.

In conclusion, driving on the beautiful roads of Michigan is stress-free when you do so legally.

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