Darkest Legal Tint in Wyoming With and Without an Exemption

Wyoming drivers know the sun can be intense, especially at higher altitudes and on long open stretches. Window tint can help, but state law sets clear limits on how dark your tint can be. Medical needs, however, sometimes require something darker than the law normally allows. Here’s how Wyoming’s legal tint limits work, what exceptions are possible, and how you can get a medical window tint exemption if your health requires it.

Wyoming’s Legal Window Tint Limits

Here’s what the law allows for most drivers in Wyoming:

• Front side windows: 28% Visible Light Transmission (VLT) or lighter
• Back side windows: 28% VLT or lighter
• Rear window: 28% VLT or lighter
• Windshield: Non-reflective tint only, and only above the AS-1 line

In plain language, your windows must let in at least 28% of visible light, no darker, unless you qualify for a medical exemption. The windshield can only have non-reflective tint above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line, that’s the line near the top of your windshield.

What Happens If You Break Wyoming Tint Laws?

Driving with tint darker than Wyoming allows is risky. If you are stopped and your tint is found to be illegal, the penalty is a typical fine of $200. Not only do you pay out of pocket, but you’ll likely have to remove the tint or make it legal. For most, it’s not worth the risk, especially when a legal medical exemption is possible for those who qualify.

Wyoming Medical Window Tint Exemption: Who Qualifies?

Wyoming is one of several states that recognizes specific medical conditions can require darker window tint than the law usually allows. Common qualifying conditions include sensitivity to sunlight or certain skin and eye disorders. Some examples:

• Photophobia (light sensitivity)
• Lupus (autoimmune disorder aggravated by sunlight)
• Albinism (genetic condition causing sun sensitivity)
• Migraines triggered by bright light
• Solar urticaria (allergic reaction to sunlight)

For a broader look at what qualifies, visit the All qualifying conditions page. If you’re unsure if your medical issue is eligible, you can check if you qualify by starting an application.

How the Medical Exemption Process Works in Wyoming

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Book a telemedicine consultation. You connect with a licensed physician online. The one-time consultation fee is $250 and covers your evaluation and all documentation.
2. Medical review. The physician reviews your history and current needs. If your condition is a good fit for a window tint exemption, you’ll get approved.
3. Get your signed exemption. Approved drivers receive official documentation that allows you to exceed Wyoming’s standard tint limits. If you do not qualify, your fee is refunded.
4. Keep your documentation in your vehicle. You must keep your exemption paperwork in your car at all times so you can show it if an officer asks.

To get started, visit the Check if you qualify / book your exemption page. Everything is handled securely and remotely, no need to drive to a doctor’s office.

How Dark Can You Go With a Wyoming Medical Tint Exemption?

The state does not set a specific minimum VLT for exempted vehicles. Instead, your physician will recommend a tint darkness level based on your needs. The exemption lasts as long as your physician recommends. You should follow the instructions on your exemption paperwork, since law enforcement will refer to those details if you are stopped. If your condition changes, your doctor may update or end the exemption.

Medical Conditions That Often Qualify

Many common medical conditions can make you sensitive to sunlight or prone to skin or eye damage. Here’s a look at a few that often qualify for a window tint exemption in Wyoming:

• Migraines: Bright light can trigger severe headaches for some people.
• Photophobia: Many eye conditions cause intense light sensitivity.
• Lupus: Sun exposure can cause rashes or flare-ups.
• Albinism: People with little or no pigment have poor protection from sunlight.
• Solar urticaria: This rare allergy causes hives when exposed to UV rays.

Other conditions, such as porphyria, vitiligo, or recent LASIK surgery, may also qualify. Browse the All qualifying conditions list or Frequently asked questions to see more.

What to Expect at Your Wyoming Tint Exemption Consultation

If you’re considering a medical tint exemption, here’s what the process looks like for Wyoming residents:

1. Book online and answer a few questions about your health and your vehicle.
2. Meet with a Wyoming-licensed physician by video or phone. The doctor will discuss your condition and review any documentation you have.
3. If your medical need is clear, you receive a signed exemption letter. If not, your $250 fee is refunded.
4. Install the appropriate level of tint recommended by your doctor and keep your exemption paperwork in your car at all times.

Your exemption is valid for as long as your doctor recommends. If your condition is temporary, the exemption may be time-limited. For chronic or lifelong conditions, it can be indefinite subject to periodic review.

Wyoming-Specific Tips: Staying Legal and Safe

• Always keep your original exemption paperwork in your vehicle. Photocopies may not be accepted by law enforcement.
• Make sure your tint installer follows the VLT guidelines provided by your physician. Exceeding this may void your exemption protection.
• If you change vehicles, update your documentation so it matches your registration.
• Be prepared to show your exemption if pulled over. Officers in Wyoming know medical exemptions are allowed, but you must have proof on hand.

Want more Wyoming-specific facts? Check out the About Wyoming Tint Exemption page for additional details. If you have a unique condition or situation, the Frequently asked questions page can help clear things up.

Wyoming Medical Tint Exemption: Quick Facts

• Legal tint for most: 28% VLT on all side and rear windows
• Windshield tint: Non-reflective above AS-1 line
• Illegal tint: $200 fine if not exempt
• Medical exemptions: Allowed, with physician documentation
• Duration: As long as your physician recommends
• Process: Remote telemedicine, $250 one-time fee (refunded if not approved)
• Documentation: Must be carried in your vehicle

If you meet the medical criteria, getting your exemption is straightforward. You can book your exemption and start protecting your health on Wyoming roads.

Still have questions? Visit our Frequently asked questions section or browse our Blog for more articles on Wyoming vehicle laws.