State tint law
Indiana window tint law
Laws change and enforcement varies by area. Confirm with the Indiana DMV before you install.
How dark can window tint be in Indiana?
Darkness is measured as visible light transmission (VLT): the percentage of light that gets through. A lower number means darker tint.
| Window | Cars | SUVs and vans |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. | |
| Front side windows | Must let in more than 30% of light. | |
| Back side windows | Must let in more than 30% of light. | Must let in more than 30% of light (factory tint that meets federal standards is exempt). |
| Rear window | Must let in more than 30% of light. | Must let in more than 30% of light (factory tint that meets federal standards is exempt). |
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How reflective can tint be?
- Front side windows
- Must not be more than 25% reflective.
- Back side windows
- Must not be more than 25% reflective.
Other Indiana tint rules
- Restricted colors
- No tint colors are banned.
- Side mirrors
- No side-mirror requirement.
- Film certification
- Film manufacturers must certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your installer for certified film.
- Sticker
- No sticker identifying legal tint is required.
- Medical exemption
- Carry a certification from a physician or optometrist licensed in Indiana that the owner or a regular passenger must be shielded from the sun. It must be renewed every year. No state permit is needed (IC 9-19-19-4(b)).
Enforcement and penalties in Indiana
- Enforcement
- Police can stop you to check your tint, but you, your passengers and the vehicle can't be searched or detained only because of the tint (IC 9-19-19-4(f)). Installers may not install illegal film unless the customer gives them a physician's or optometrist's statement.
- Penalties
- Commonly reported as a Class C infraction, with a fine of up to $500. Many courts let you remove the film and show proof to reduce or dismiss the ticket.
Films of 30% VLT or lighter: legal on every window of a car in Indiana. Darker films for the rear windows are in the full collection. All car window film.
Where to find the Indiana tint law
These are the laws, rules and other sources we found for Indiana. We list all of them rather than picking one, so you can read them yourself and decide. Laws change, so check the current text before you install.
- Statute Indiana Code § 9-19-19-4 (opens in a new tab) Justia
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