Indiana Window Tint Law
Indiana Window Tint Law Enacted: 2003 |
| Indiana Window Tint Laws |
INDIANA WINDOW TINT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING DARKNESS FOR CAR WINDOW TINTING
The
darkness of tint is measured by (VLT%) Visible Light Transmission
percentage. In Indiana window tint law, this percentage refers to
percentage of visible light allowed to pass through the combination of
film and the factory tint of the window.
Here is what is allowed in Indiana window tint law:
Cars, Trucks and MPV *Note: MPV means Multi Passenger Vehicles which are Vans and SUVs
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| Windshield | Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. |
| Front Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 30% light in. Transmission through glass. |
| Back Side Windows | Must allow more than a total of 30% light in. Transmission through glass.*(MPVs allow vague) |
| Rear Window | Must allow more than a total of 30% light in. Transmission through glass. *(MPVs allow vague) |
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE ON AUTO WINDOWS ACCORDING TO INDIANA WINDOW TINT LAW?
Tinting film can
contain metallic elements (silver mirror look) that help to reflect
incoming light and reject the glare and heat generated by visible light.
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| Front Side Windows | Must not be more than a total of 25% reflective. Silver mirror look. |
| Back Side Windows | Must not be more than a total of 25% reflective. Silver mirror look. |
OTHER INDIANA RULES AND REGULATIONS |
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| Restricted Colors | No colors of tint are explicitly banned. |
| Side Mirrors | No restrictions. |
| Certificate Requirements | Manufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using certified film. |
| Sticker Requirements | No sticker to identify legal tinting is required. |
| Medical Exemption | Indiana window tint law allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption for window tinting, consult your state law. |
