Get Your Alabama Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Alabama: Everything You Need to Know

• Alabama Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Alabama's medical window tint exemption is authorized under Ala. Code § 32-5C-1 et seq. (specifically § 32-5C-4) and administered by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Individuals with qualifying photosensitive conditions can receive certification from licensed physicians and legally install darker window tint.

  • The exemption allows sunscreening material on the windshield, side windows, and rear window of your vehicle.
  • Exemption applies to vehicles you own or in which you are a habitual passenger.
  • A licensed physician must provide a written statement certifying your condition.
  • Qualifying conditions include being "required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun."
  • Special provision for light-sensitive porphyria: Exemption can apply to ALL areas of the windshield and windows as prescribed by the physician.
  • ALEA issues a decal with a unique identification number that must be displayed on your windshield.
  • Submitting false medical information is subject to criminal penalties under Alabama law.
• Documents You'll Need

  To apply for a new medical window tint exemption in Alabama, you'll need:

  • Completed Medical Exemption Application
  • Written statement from a physician licensed to practice medicine in Alabama
  • Submit to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Division Medical Records Unit

  The Physician's Statement must include:

  • Certification that you are "required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun"
  • For light-sensitive porphyria: Physician must specify which areas of windshield and windows require coverage

  If applying through a telehealth service like TintedMD, you can get your evaluation done completely online. You'll receive:

  • A signed application and physician statement delivered via email within 24-48 hours, ready for submission to ALEA

  Note: ALEA will issue a decal with a unique identification number that must be prominently displayed on your windshield at all times.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Alabama law sets specific limits on how dark your vehicle windows can be tinted. However, the state recognizes that certain medical conditions require additional protection from sunlight. With an approved medical exemption, your darker window tint becomes legally recognized, protecting both your health and your compliance with Alabama law.

  Standard Alabama Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: Non-reflective tint permitted only on top 6 inches. Tint below this line requires a medical exemption.
  • Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 32% of visible light (32% VLT). Anything darker is illegal without an exemption.
  • Back Side Windows: Minimum 32% VLT for sedans; SUVs and vans may use any darkness.
  • Rear Window: Minimum 32% VLT for sedans; darker options permitted for SUVs and vans.
  • Reflectivity: No more than 20% reflective on any window.
  • Tolerance: 3% enforcement tolerance allowed.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • You may install window tint darker than standard legal limits on all windows, including below 32% VLT on front side windows.
  • Exemption covers windshield (below top 6 inches), all side windows, and rear window.
  • Light-sensitive porphyria exemption: Can apply to ALL areas of the windshield and windows as prescribed by physician.
  • There is no specific VLT percentage mandated for exemption holders; ALEA determines conditions and limitations.
  • Tint on front side windows can be darker than standard limits with proper medical documentation.