Window Banners in Minnesota
Illegal
Minnesota allows no aftermarket windshield strip — any material that reduces windshield light transmittance is prohibited. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Minnesota.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Minnesota allows no aftermarket windshield strip — any material that reduces windshield light transmittance is prohibited. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Minnesota. The only exceptions are original or FMVSS-205 glazing, medical exemptions, and specific listed vehicle types.
Specific Limits
- Placement rule
- Minnesota allows no aftermarket windshield strip — any material that reduces windshield light transmittance is prohibited.
- Printed banner allowed
- No
- Windshield strip allowed
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Are window banners legal in Minnesota?
Minnesota allows no aftermarket windshield strip — any material that reduces windshield light transmittance is prohibited. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Minnesota.
What are the exact window banners limits in Minnesota?
Placement rule: Minnesota allows no aftermarket windshield strip — any material that reduces windshield light transmittance is prohibited.. Printed banner allowed: No. Windshield strip allowed: No. Source: Minn. Stat. § 169.71, subds. 4, 4a.
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