Indiana Tint Laws

If you're considering enhancing the look of an older car or adding comfort to a newer model, window tinting is a great solution. Opting for DIY vinyl window tint installation allows you to personalize your car's aesthetics and control how much sunlight and UV radiation enters your vehicle.

However, it's important to familiarize yourself with the window tint regulations specific to Indiana, especially if you're planning to drive in the state. These regulations can vary significantly from one state to another, so doing your homework before purchasing and applying a window tint is essential.

Even if Indiana isn't your home state, you might travel there with your car in the future. It’s crucial to ensure that your window tint adheres to Indiana’s specific legal requirements.

In this guide, we will explore essential terms and facts about window tinting, and delve into the details of Indiana’s window tint laws, including any exceptions that might apply.

Quick Window Tinting Facts

Recognizing the significance of state-specific regulations is essential for vehicle owners who wish to apply vinyl window tint for style customization and UV protection.

• Window Tinting Areas: In Indiana, tinting can be applied to front, rear, back windows, and the visor area.
• Visible Light Transmission (VLT%): Indiana uses the VLT% metric to measure how much light is allowed through your car windows.
• Windshield Tint Measurement: Indiana may have specific guidelines for measuring windshield tints, different from other states.

Now that you've got a better understanding of window tinting terms, you can learn about the window tint laws specific to Indiana.

Is Window Tint Legal in Indiana?

Indiana has one of the lowest tolerances for VLT%. As such, travelers from out of state need to be aware of the local laws in order to comply with their regulations. 

Here are the specific percentages allowed for the front, rear, back and visor, according to Indiana window tint laws:

• Front side: In Indiana, the front side windows of a car must have at least 30% VLT. This percentage gives a darker appearance, but outside viewers can see through with relative ease. 
• Rear side and back: The rear side and back windows of a car must have at least 30% VLT. This means that limo or blackout tint is a no-no.
• Visor: In Indiana, a car can only have a tint on the front windshield above the AS-1 line.

Medical Exceptions

If you have certain medical conditions, you may be able to have a lower VLT% to provide an increased level of protection. While window tints protect most people from developing melanoma, sunburns or skin cancer, some individuals suffering from specific conditions need extra protection, such as people who have:

• Albinism: Due to an absence of melanin, patients with albinism do not have the same protection against UV rays as people without the condition.
• Bloom Syndrome: Patients of bloom syndrome develop dangerous skin rashes after exposure to the sun.
• Cockayne Syndrome: This rare disease can cause photosensitivity.
• Erythropoietic Protoporphyria: This metabolic disorder gives patients tingling, burning, itching skin after initial sun or fluorescent light exposure. Longer exposure leads to red and swollen skin, especially in the hands, arms and face.
• Solar Urticaria: Individuals with this dermatological condition develop red, itchy rashes when they experience sun exposure.
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lupus patients suffer from a sensitivity to sunlight. Some patients develop a "butterfly rash," that worsens under sun exposure.
• Xeroderma Pigmentosum: This condition causes extreme sensitivity to UV radiation. After only a few minutes in the sun, patients start to burn, and these burns can blister for weeks. The condition impacts the exposed skin and eyes.

These conditions all have symptoms exacerbated by sun exposure. However, not every state protects these conditions — be sure to check if your state has a tint law exemption for your condition.

If you suffer from one of these conditions, talk with your doctor about receiving a medical affidavit confirming your health status. Ask about the specific rules in your state. Generally, you'll need to take the medical paperwork and a photocopy of the vehicle's registration to the DMV, fill out an application and await approval.

How to Get Started

After learning the specifics of Indiana's tinting laws, you're ready to increase your ride's comfort, style and security. Search our extensive list of custom-cut window tints to find the option designed with your car in mind.

Rvinyl offers everything you need to tint your car windows — so start shopping today!

*Disclaimer: This information is not provided by legal professionals and is intended only to complement, and not to replace or contradict, any legal advice or information provided by your state or legal professionals. The information covered in this resource does not necessarily reflect those of Rvinyl and/or its affiliates. If you have any questions, please contact your local state authorities and/or an attorney or other legal professional.