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In this article, I’ll take you through all the basic information you’ll need to know about tinting your windows in the state of Mississippi. These laws came into effect in the year 1988 which makes Mississippi one of the earliest states to enact these laws.
The tinting limits for windows are not the only figures you need to be aware of when it comes to tinting your windows in this state. You’ll need to be well aware of the rules regarding window tint reflection and more as well.
Considering this state can get pretty hot in peak summer, you’d want to pay close attention all the rules regarding window tinting in the state.
So without further ado, let’s get into all the basics of the same.
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Are You Allowed To Tint Your Windshield And Windows In Mississippi?
Yes, legally speaking, you are allowed to tint your windshield and windows in Mississippi. For the windows, the laws are quite relaxed but the same can’t be said for the windshield.
You can only tint your windshield with a non-reflective tint in the state. Even then, this tint is only permissible on the upper portion of the windshield, not below what is known as the AS-1 line.
As for the windows, the tint darkness is clearly defined by VLT%. VLT – or Visible Light Transmission – percentage measures the amount of visible light that can filter through and enter your vehicle via the windows.
Mississippi is definitely one of the more lenient states in the country with regards to the limits regarding VLT% for passenger and multi-purpose vehicles alike.
What Is The Darkest Tint You Can Legally Get In MS?
The maximum amount of tint allowed for vehicles in the state of Mississippi greatly varies from vehicle to vehicle. The rules are different regarding passenger vehicles and SUVs. Moreover, the laws also set down different limits for different windows of the same vehicle.
Generally speaking, the darkest tint you can get for your windows in Mississippi is limitless. Yes, you heard that right – in certain cases, you can tint your windows as much as you like in the state.
These ‘certain cases’ are windows for rear and back-side windows in multi-purpose vehicles.
Is 20 Tint Illegal In MS?
A 20 tint is illegal in Mississippi with regards to passenger vehicles. Mississippi state law specifies that you can get a maximum tint of 72% for vehicles in the state.
However, if we are to talk about MPVs (Multi-Purpose Vehicles), this would be false. A 20 tint is permissible for the back-side and rear window of MPVs in the state of Mississippi.
However, the front-side windows of MPVs too, are not permitted to have more than a 72% tint.
Can You Get Pulled Over For Tinted Windows In Mississippi?
Yes, you can very much get pulled over for having tinted windows in Mississippi. However, this is not a very frequent occurrence. A law enforcement offer will only pull you over if you’ve either exceeded the tinting limit, or engaged in illicit activities on the road such as rash driving.
If you’ve exceeded the tinting limit due to a medical exemption, make sure present the officer in question with a certificate lest you get slapped with a fine.
How Much Is A Tint Ticket In MS?
When it comes to meting out tint tickets, Mississippi is one of the harshest states in the country.
Where most states charge you a maximum of $200 – $300 for flouting window tint regulations, Mississippi charges you a maximum of $1000.
This is no small fine so it’s no surprise that most drivers in the state familiarize themselves with the tint laws thoroughly. What’s more, the state of Mississippi also has the power to imprison those who disregard the window tinting laws for a maximum of three months.
In extreme cases, an offender may find themselves dealing with both a fine and a jail sentence if they disregard the rules.
Window Tint Darkness In Mississippi
Now that you have a fairly clear idea of what to expect if you flaunt the window tinting laws in Mississippi, we can go ahead and examine the limits for window tinting for both passenger and multi-purpose vehicles in the state.
For Passenger Vehicles
- The Windshield: You’re allowed a tint that’s non-reflective but only on the upper portion
- The Front-Side Windows: A maximum tint of 72% is permissible
- The Back-Side Windows: A maximum tint of 72% is permissible
- The Rear Window: A maximum tint of 72% is permissible
For Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs)
- The Windshield: You’re allowed a tint that’s non-reflective but only on the upper portion
- The Front-Side Windows: A maximum tint of 72% is permissible
- The Back-Side Windows: There is no limit for tint darkness
- The Rear Window: There is no limit for tint darkness
Window Tint Reflection In Mississippi
As I mentioned earlier, Mississippi can get quite sunny in the summer months so it’s no surprise that the state permits vehicles to have a certain amount of reflective tint.
Let’s examine the limits for these with regards to both passenger and multi-purpose vehicles below:
For Passenger Vehicles
- The Front-Side Windows: Can have a maximum reflection of 20%
- The Back-Side Windows: Can have a maximum reflection of 20%
For Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs)
- The Front-Side Windows: Can have a maximum reflection of 20%
- The Back-Side Windows: Can have a maximum reflection of 20%
How Do You Get A Medical Exemption For Window Tint In Mississippi?
If you want to apply for a medical exemption in the state of Mississippi, you can do so provided you certain from certain skin conditions that are light-sensitive. Auto-immune diseases such as lupus, etc. too, qualify for a medical exemption in the state.
Conclusion
All in all, Mississippi is one of the most thorough states in the country when it comes to ensuring that all drivers adhere to the window tinting laws. The state does make exemptions for medical cases but that’s about it.
If you get caught exceeding the permissible window tinting limits in the state, prepare to find yourself at the receiving end of either a hefty fine or a jail sentence – or both.
