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What are the window tint laws in Massachusetts?

Tinting your windows with the professionals at Sun Stoppers helps you stay in accordance with Massachusetts tint laws.

Just The Facts

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Tinting your car’s windows gives you protection from dangerous UV rays, improves your driving comfort and protects your belongings.

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However, each state has different window tinting laws drivers must follow to avoid citations or “fix-it” tickets.

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It’s important other drivers and pedestrians are able to make eye contact and see where you’re looking. Law enforcement also needs to be able to identify the driver in a vehicle.

What is Visible light transmission (VLT)?

VLT = VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION

How Does Law Enforcement Measure Window Tint?

Most people want the darkest
tint they can get away with.

We can give you the darkest look possible without violating your state’s
window tint laws.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Passenger cars and station wagons

Includes most 2-5 Door vehicles that seat less than 5 passengers.

Windshield: Non-reflective on the AS-1 line or top 6″
Front Side Windows: 35% VLT
Back Side Windows: 35% VLT
Rear Window: 35% VLT

Multipurpose passenger vehicles, transportation vehicles, and lightweight trucks

Minivans, Pickups, SUVs, etc. that are designed to carry less than 10  passengers.

Windshield: Non-reflective above the AS-1 line or top 5″
Front Side Windows: 35% VLT
Back Side Windows: 35% VLT
Rear Window: 35% VLT

Reflective Tint

Window tint with metallic particles to give glass a silver/mirror look. This reflects glare and reject heat.

Windshield: Prohibited
Front Side Windows: Max. 35% Reflective
Back Side Windows: Max. 35% Reflective
Rear Window: Max. 35% Reflective

Other

Other limits, restrictions, or allowances

Prohibited Tint Colors: None
Mirrors: Dual side mirrors are REQUIRED if rear window is tinted.
Certification: NC does not require certified tint
VLT Stickers: MA state law recommends but does not require VLT stickers

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READY TO GET YOUR WINDOWS TINTED IN MASSACHUSETTS?

With over 36 years of experience in the window tint and paint protection industry, we can help you find the perfect tint that will make your car stand out, give you extra protection and stay within your state’s legal limits. Our friendly and knowledgeable technicians can answer any questions you have regarding window tint laws in Massachusetts.

We offer tinting services in the state of Massachusetts with our Stoughton, MA location.

DISCLAIMER: Window tint laws in your state can change on a daily basis. These rules and regulations may be interpreted differently by city or county authorities. We recommend verifying this information with your local DMV or local law enforcement agencies for accuracy. This information relating to window tint laws was last updated on September 10, 2025. If you find any of this information to be inaccurate, please let us know so we can update it!