The Many Police Department is reminding motorists to understand Louisiana’s window tint laws before installing darker tint, emphasizing that a doctor’s note alone does not allow a fully tinted front windshield.

According to the department, Louisiana law generally prohibits window tint below the top six inches of the front windshield.

The only exception allowing tint below the top six inches is when a licensed physician specifically authorizes it for a patient diagnosed with light-sensitive porphyria, in accordance with Louisiana law.

Medical Exemption Process

For individuals with a qualifying medical condition involving sensitivity to sunlight, the exemption process includes:

Obtaining the official Louisiana State Police medical exemption affidavit.

Having the affidavit completed by a Louisiana-licensed physician or optometrist, including ophthalmologists and dermatologists.

Signing the required notarized medical records release.

Submitting the application to the Louisiana State Police for review. Walk-in applications are not accepted.

If approved, applicants will receive:

An official exemption decal for the vehicle.

An affidavit or certificate that must be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Additional Information

The Many Police Department noted the following about Louisiana’s medical window tint exemptions:

The exemption is tied to the specific vehicle.

Most medical exemptions are reviewed every three years.

Exemptions for diagnosed light-sensitive porphyria remain valid while the qualifying owner retains the vehicle.

A security exemption may allow darker side-window tint for qualifying applicants, but it does not authorize tint below the top six inches of the windshield.

The department encourages vehicle owners to understand Louisiana’s tint laws before installing darker window tint, noting that while professional tint shops should be familiar with legal requirements, the vehicle owner is ultimately responsible for ensuring the vehicle complies with state law.

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