Wisconsin

Wisconsin Window Tint Laws

How dark each window of your car can legally be in Wisconsin, in plain words, read from the state's own rules.

The limits

How dark can you tint in Wisconsin?

The percentage is how much light the window lets through. A lower number is darker.

WindshieldAbove the AS-1 lineFilm only on the top of the windshield, above the AS-1 mark the maker prints on the glass.
Front side windows50% or lighterThe driver's and front passenger's windows must let in at least 50% of the light.
Rear side windows35% or lighterThe back door windows must let in at least 35% of the light.
Back window35% or lighterThe rear window must let in at least 35% of the light.

Good to know

The same limits apply to cars, SUVs, vans and pickups in Wisconsin.

01No reflective filmTint on the side and back windows must not be reflective.

02Mirrors on both sidesIf the back window lets in less than 60% of the light, the car needs outside mirrors on the left and right.

03A small toleranceOfficers allow a 3% tolerance when they measure the glass.

04Medical tintWith a doctor's recommendation, front side windows can go to 35%. Keep the paperwork in the car.

Read from Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 305.32 and 305.34(6)(c). Rules can change: if in doubt, check with the Wisconsin DMV.

Questions

What is the darkest legal tint in Wisconsin?

35% on the rear side windows and back window, and 50% on the front side windows.

Is 20% tint legal in Wisconsin?

No, not on any window of a car. The darkest allowed is 35%, on the rear windows only.

Can I tint my windshield in Wisconsin?

Only above the AS-1 line at the top of the windshield. The rest must stay clear.

Do SUVs and trucks follow different rules?

No. In Wisconsin the same limits apply to every car, SUV, van and pickup.

Google reviews

Fetching live reviews from Google

Free quote

We check every shade against these limits before any film is cut.

The shop 585 Gravity Ct, Waterford, WI 53185

AutoHomeCommercial