Wisconsin window tint laws
In Wisconsin, front side windows must allow 50% of light through, back side windows 35%, and the rear window 35%. Non-reflective tint allowed above the AS-1 line (if no AS-1 line is marked, no windshield tint is permitted)
| Window | Wisconsin rule |
|---|---|
| Windshield | Non-reflective tint allowed above the AS-1 line (if no AS-1 line is marked, no windshield tint is permitted) |
| Front side windows | 50% VLT minimum |
| Back side windows | 35% VLT minimum |
| Rear window | 35% VLT minimum |
| Reflectivity | No metallic or reflective tinting film is allowed on any window |
| Banned colors | None listed |
| Medical exemption | Yes |
| Statute | Wis. Stat. § 347.43 |
What installers in Wisconsin will tell you
SUVs and vans may use any darkness on back side and rear windows (sedans are limited to 35%). Vehicles with rear-window tint darker than 60% VLT must have both side mirrors in good working order; a roughly 3% measurement tolerance is allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the darkest legal tint on front windows in Wisconsin?
Front side windows must let at least 50% of light through in Wisconsin. Film plus factory glass count together.
Can I use 5% tint in Wisconsin?
No on front side windows. Rear windows are limited to 35% VLT minimum and back side windows to 35% VLT minimum.
Does Wisconsin allow a medical exemption for darker tint?
Yes. Wisconsin allows darker tint with a qualifying medical condition; you typically need a physician's statement kept in the vehicle.
Can I tint the windshield in Wisconsin?
Non-reflective tint allowed above the AS-1 line (if no AS-1 line is marked, no windshield tint is permitted)
Sources
Reference only, not legal advice. Statutes change; confirm with the Wisconsin statute above before you install.