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Mississippi Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Mississippi, front side windows must let in at least 28% of light; back side windows 28% VLT or lighter and the rear window 28% VLT or lighter. Windshield: factory shade band area only.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Factory shade band area only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 28% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 28% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 28% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Factory shade band area only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 28% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- Not specified
- Reflectivity, back side
- Not specified
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. A certificate of medical exemption from the county tax collector, on a physician's affidavit, displayed on the dashboard.
- Certification sticker
- Required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to three months in jail for label fraud or illegal installation; ordinary violations are punished under Section 63-7-7.
- Notes
- Every tinted vehicle needs the compliance label on the windshield; without it, any tint is a violation. Pickups, vans, SUVs and motor homes may match factory-level tint behind the front seats.
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Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Mississippi?
28% on front side windows, 28% on back side windows and 28% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Mississippi?
No. Mississippi does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 28% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Mississippi?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Mississippi.
Does Mississippi allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. A certificate of medical exemption from the county tax collector, on a physician's affidavit, displayed on the dashboard.