Minnesota Tint Laws

MINNESOTA STATE STATUTE 169.71 - Window tinting law.

Minnesota Statute allows - Trucks, SUV's, cross over SUV's, Van's and
Wagons to have all windows behind the driver to have a factory
dark tint or 20% of VLT (Visible Light Transmitted).

The higher the number, the lighter the color appears.

Minneosta passenger vehicles (cars) are only allowed 50% on all windows.
 
All surrounding States ( ND, SD, IA, WI allow 20% VLT or any darkness of tinting on rear windows of passenger cars.  If you purchase a passenger car from these states you must remove the tinting if registered in Minnesota.

        Minnesota Passenger Cars pay the same registration tax.
        Minnesota Passenger Cars pay the same fule tax.

Window tinting ---  Stops heat and glare into your vehicle and enjoy a more comfortable, safer drive.
                                
Window Tinting --- Rejects 99% UV Rays - Reduce sun damage to your car's interior and increase your skin protection from the sun's dangerous rays.

Window Tinting --- Reduces glare and gives you a clearer, more comfortable view of the road ahead.  In the event of an accident window film can help hold shattered glass in place and reduce injuries from flying glass.

Window Tinting --- The combination of solar heat and ultraviolet rays can cause interior trim, upholstery and carpeting to fade.

Window tinting can provide extra privacy for increased safety.

Minnesota is the only state that limits the visible light transmitted at 50% for passenger cars side and rear windows.

All    Minnesota   Drivers  &  Passengers of cars,  should have the same right to protect their vehicles as do the Trucks & SUV's.

Please support this petition to enact fair laws for passenger cars in Minnesota.