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Indiana window tint laws

Last verified September 13, 2026 · Ind. Code § 9-19-19-4 (penalty classification at § 9-19-19-8)

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Legal tint limits at a glance

VLT is the share of light the window must let through — a lower number is darker film, and the reading includes the factory glass.

Indiana window tint limits by window and vehicle type
Window Sedans SUVs, vans & trucks
Windshield Windshield, side wing, front-door side window, or rear window may not be covered/treated so occupants can't easily be recognized from outside Same identifiability rule as sedan
Front side 30% VLT or lighter 30% VLT or lighter
Back side No limit stated No limit stated
Rear No limit stated No limit stated

Dual side mirrors required if the rear is tinted? Not stated in the sources we checked.

Is my tint legal here?

Film darkness and glass darkness multiply. Enter the film you are considering and the VLT of the bare glass to get the number a meter would read.

70 for tinted OEM glass, 80 for clear

Net VLT 14% 20% film × 70% glass

    Pass/fail compares net VLT against the limits on this page only. Some states apply a measurement tolerance — see Measurement tolerance below — and none of this replaces a meter reading on your own glass.

    The rest of the rule

    Reflectivity

    Maximum 25% total solar reflectance of visible light, measured on the non-film side

    Colors

    Not specified in the sources reviewed

    Medical exemption

    yes - exemption for a vehicle owned by an individual who, for medical reasons, is required to be shielded from direct sunlight

    Stickers & certification

    Not specified in the sources reviewed

    Measurement tolerance

    This state does not state a measurement tolerance in the sources we checked.

    Penalties

    Violation of § 9-19-19-4(e) is a Class A infraction

    Notes

    The Indiana statute frames the 30% VLT / 25% reflectance combination as an affirmative 'defense' to the general identifiability prohibition, rather than as a stand-alone permitted-darkness rule -- this is the exact structure used in the code and is transcribed as found. No separate back-side/rear-window number or SUV/van carve-out was found in the sections reviewed. Direct fetch of iga.in.gov returned only page chrome (no statute text) and Justia returned 403 on direct fetch; figures come from WebSearch-quoted excerpts of the Justia mirror of the Indiana Code.

    Indiana tint questions

    What is the darkest legal tint in Indiana?

    For a sedan in Indiana, front side windows must let at least 30% of light through, no number is stated for the back side windows, and none for the rear window. Lower VLT means darker glass, so those percentages are floors, not targets, and the meter reads the film and the factory glass together.

    Is 20% tint legal in Indiana?

    No, not on the front side windows. Indiana requires at least 30% VLT there and 20% is darker than that, before you even account for the factory glass, which makes the reading darker still. Behind the driver the statute states no VLT number, so 20% may be allowed on the back side and rear windows — read the notes on this page and confirm with the DMV.

    Can I tint the windshield in Indiana?

    Indiana's rule for the windshield: Windshield, side wing, front-door side window, or rear window may not be covered/treated so occupants can't easily be recognized from outside

    Does Indiana allow a medical exemption for darker tint?

    What the source says: yes - exemption for a vehicle owned by an individual who, for medical reasons, is required to be shielded from direct sunlight Confirm the current process with the agency named before you have film installed.

    Do I need a tint sticker or certificate in Indiana?

    Not specified in the sources reviewed

    Nearby states

    Where this comes from

    Statute cited: Ind. Code § 9-19-19-4 (penalty classification at § 9-19-19-8)

    Checked against the state's own statute or DMV page on September 13, 2026. Laws change; if you find a newer rule, email admin@getpeelboard.com.

    Legal disclaimer: general information, not legal advice; verify with your DMV.

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