Monday, February 16, 2015

Mississippi Window Tint Laws

Mississippi Window Tint Law

Mississippi Window Tint Laws
Mississippi Tint Law Enacted: 2006

We have made every effort to provide you with accurate and up to date information regarding Mississippi window tint law. Please refer to you local authority for current Mississippi window tint law enforcement policies, including rules and regulations, as the final authority on Mississippi window tint law in your area.

 

MISSISSIPPI WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING

The darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission percentage. In Mississippi window tint law, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination of film and the factory tint of the window. 

Alabama window tint law

Here is what is allowed in Mississippi window tint law:

Cars, Trucks and MPV *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 28% light in. Transmission through glass.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than a total of 28% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)
Rear Window Must allow more than a total of 28% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow any light transmission)

 

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO MISSISSIPPI WINDOW TINT LAW?

Tinting film can contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to reflect incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side Windows Must not be more than a total of 20% reflective. Silver mirror look.
Back Side Windows Must not be more than a total of 20% reflective. Silver mirror look.

 

OTHER MISSISSIPPI RULES AND REGULATIONS

Restricted Colors No colors of tint are explicitly banned.
Side Mirrors No restrictions.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using certified film.
Sticker Requirements The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film and glass on each tinted window.
Medical Exemption Mississippi window tint law allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption for window tinting, consult your state law.