IN
Indiana Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Indiana, front side windows must let in at least 30% of light; back side windows 30% VLT or lighter and the rear window 30% VLT or lighter. Windshield: above the AS-1 line only.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 30% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 30% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 30% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Above the AS-1 line only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 30% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 30% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 30% vlt or lighter |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 25% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- 25% max
- Banned colors
- None named in the statute
- Medical exemption
- Yes. A physician's or optometrist's certificate, renewed every year and carried in the vehicle.
- Certification sticker
- Not required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- No extra requirement
- Penalty
- Class C infraction; fine set by the court.
- Notes
- One rule for every window. A vehicle may be stopped for tint but not searched because of it.
Window tint shops in Indiana
Fort Wayne
4 shops
Indianapolis
4 shops
Auburn
1 shop
Carmel
1 shop
Crown Point
1 shop
Fortville
1 shop
Greenwood
1 shop
McCordsville
1 shop
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Indiana?
30% on front side windows, 30% on back side windows and 30% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Indiana?
No. Indiana does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 30% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Indiana?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Indiana.
Does Indiana allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. A physician's or optometrist's certificate, renewed every year and carried in the vehicle.