In Mississippi, legal tint is measured by VLT — the percentage of light the filmed glass lets through. The numbers below are the darkest tint the law allows at each window position, labeled VLT MAX: install film darker than the listed VLT and the vehicle is out of compliance. Figures are compiled from official Mississippi state sources; laws change, so confirm the current statute before you tint.
| Window | Darkest Legal (VLT MAX) | Reflectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Front side windows | 28% — every window must test at 28% or more for the DPS label to issue (§63-7-59(2)(a)) | |
| Rear side windows (cars) | 28% — same all-windows certification rule; no separate rear-side figure exists | |
| Rear windshield (cars) | 28% — same rule | |
| Windshield | No tint film of any kind except sun-shield material in the uppermost area as authorized to be installed by manufacturers under federal law (§63-7-59(1)) | |
| Certification label | Aftermarket-tinted vehicles must carry the DPS compliance label — lower left corner of the windshield, no larger than one inch square, issued by an official tint inspection station only after a light-transmittance test ($5 test fee) (§63-7-59(6)) |
How to Read These Numbers
- Front side windows: Front side windows — driver and front passenger — are the most tightly regulated and the ones checked first at a traffic stop or inspection.
- Rear side windows (cars): Rear side windows are usually allowed darker than the fronts, and on SUVs, trucks and vans they are sometimes exempt from the passenger-car limit.
- Rear windshield (cars): The windshield rule controls the strip at the top of the glass and how far film or a visor band may extend down. Most states allow a non-reflective strip above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
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Mississippi Tint Law Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Mississippi?
For front side windows, Mississippi allows tint down to 28% — every window must test at 28% or more for the DPS label to issue (§63-7-59(2)(a)) — the VLT MAX. Rear windows may allow darker film; check the table above for each position.
What happens if my tint is darker than Mississippi allows?
Over-dark tint can draw a citation and, in many states, a fix-it order requiring the film to be removed and the vehicle re-inspected. Laws also change — verify the current statute before tinting.