Illinois limits how dark you can tint the windows next to the driver. But there's a medical exemption for people who need to be shielded from the sun. Here's how it works.
Who qualifies
Under 625 ILCS 5/12-503, the exemption covers people with a medical condition that requires shielding from direct sunlight. The law names conditions like systemic or discoid lupus, albinism, disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis and light sensitivity from a traumatic brain injury. It also covers a vehicle used to transport someone with one of these conditions who lives at the same address as the owner. Conditions where sunglasses would be enough don't qualify.
What you need
- A certified statement or letter from a physician licensed in Illinois
- The letter kept in the vehicle at all times
- A copy filed with the Illinois Secretary of State, which issues a window tint plate or sticker
- The physician certification renewed every four years
What the shop needs
Illinois requires the installer to get a copy of the physician letter before installing darker film, and keep it on file. Bring a copy when you come in and we'll take care of the rest.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check with the Secretary of State for the latest requirements.
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