Wyoming Tint Tickets: Fines, Points, and How an Exemption Stops Them

Wyoming drivers know that window tint brings both comfort and privacy, but the state keeps a close eye on how dark you can go. Violating window tint laws can hit your wallet for $200 per ticket. If you have a medical reason for needing darker tint, you do have a legal option. Wyoming allows a medical window tint exemption, which helps you drive safer and avoid tickets. Here’s what you need to know about fines, points, and how a medical exemption works in Wyoming.

Wyoming Tint Laws: The Basics

Wyoming law sets strict limits for how dark your car windows can be. For most passenger vehicles, these are the legal numbers:

• Front side windows: 28% VLT (Visible Light Transmission)
• Back side windows: 28% VLT
• Rear window: 28% VLT
• Windshield: Only non-reflective tint above the AS-1 line (the little marking on your windshield)

If your window tint is darker than these numbers, you risk a $200 ticket every time you’re stopped. That adds up fast, especially if you travel or commute in areas where law enforcement is strict about tint checks.

How Tint Tickets Happen in Wyoming

Most Wyoming police departments have tint meters in their patrol cars. During a traffic stop, if your vehicle looks suspiciously dark, the officer can measure your tint on the spot. If your VLT is under the legal limit, you’ll be issued a citation. The fine is typically $200. Repeated violations can raise insurance premiums and potentially put points on your license, depending on the circumstances.

This is a real concern for drivers who need extra protection from sunlight due to medical reasons, such as photophobia or lupus. For these drivers, a medical exemption is the only way to legally use darker tint without risking tickets.

Medical Window Tint Exemption: Wyoming’s Solution

Wyoming is one of the states that recognizes legitimate medical reasons for needing darker tint. If you qualify, you can receive official documentation that protects you from tint tickets. Here’s how the exemption works:

• You connect with a licensed physician through a telemedicine consultation.
• The doctor reviews your medical history and condition. If you qualify, they issue signed documentation stating your medical need for reduced light exposure.
• You keep this documentation in your vehicle at all times.
• If you’re ever stopped, you show the documentation to the officer. This protects you from being cited for illegal tint, even if your VLT is below 28%.
• Exemptions last as long as your physician recommends. Some conditions require lifelong protection, while others may be temporary.

Wyoming’s medical exemption process is straightforward, but your paperwork is only valid if it is signed by a licensed physician and kept in your car. If you don’t have it with you, police can still ticket you for illegal tint.

Who Qualifies for a Medical Tint Exemption in Wyoming?

Many conditions can make sunlight a real hazard. Common qualifying conditions in Wyoming include:

• Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
• Lupus or other autoimmune disorders
• Chronic migraines worsened by sunlight
• Solar urticaria (allergic to the sun)
• Albinism
• History of melanoma or other skin cancer
• Vitiligo
• Erythropoietic protoporphyria and other rare light-sensitive conditions
• Cataracts or macular degeneration

If you’re not sure whether your condition qualifies, check the full list at All qualifying conditions. Wyoming’s law leaves room for physician discretion, so if sunlight exposure worsens your health, it’s worth asking.

Getting a Wyoming Medical Exemption: Step-by-Step

1. Book a Consultation

The whole process can be done online. Check if you qualify and book a remote visit with a licensed physician experienced in writing tint exemptions for Wyoming drivers.

2. Attend Your Telemedicine Appointment

Your telemedicine visit typically lasts 15-20 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history and discuss your light sensitivity or health condition. If you qualify, you’ll get signed documentation the same day.

3. Get Your Paperwork

If approved, you receive physician-signed exemption documentation. This paperwork is legal proof of your need for darker window tint. Keep it in your glove box or another safe place in your vehicle.

4. Install Legal Tint

Take your exemption paperwork to a trusted tint shop. They can install film darker than 28% VLT, as recommended by your physician. Show your paperwork during police stops if questioned.

5. Renewal

Wyoming exemptions last as long as your physician recommends. Some are permanent, others may need renewal every year or two, depending on your condition.

How Much Does It Cost?

The telemedicine consultation and signed documentation cost $250, one time. If you don’t qualify, you get your money back. This fee covers your evaluation, the doctor’s review, and the exemption paperwork. Compare that to a single $200 ticket, or repeated fines, and the exemption pays for itself.

What Happens During a Traffic Stop?

If an officer pulls you over for dark tint, stay calm and hand over your driver’s license, registration, insurance, and your exemption documentation. Officers in Wyoming are familiar with medical exemptions. The paperwork should clearly state your medical need and be signed by a licensed physician. If you can’t produce it, you may be cited for illegal tint, so never leave home without it.

Common Questions From Wyoming Drivers

• Can I get points on my license for a tint ticket? Normally, window tint violations do not add points to your driving record, but they can raise your insurance rates if you rack up multiple tickets.
• Can I use my out-of-state exemption in Wyoming? Wyoming law requires documentation from a physician, but out-of-state medical exemptions are not always honored. It’s safest to have Wyoming-specific paperwork.
• Do police check medical tint exemptions often? Officers will ask for your documentation if your tint looks too dark during a stop. As long as you have it, you should avoid fines.

For answers to more detailed questions, check the Frequently asked questions page.

Which Conditions Get Approved Most Often?

Some medical conditions almost always qualify. These include light-sensitive eye conditions and chronic illnesses aggravated by sun exposure. If you have migraines, photophobia, lupus, or a similar problem, you’re likely a good candidate. You can also read more about the process and Wyoming’s rules at About Wyoming Tint Exemption or browse driver stories on the Blog.

Summary: Stop Tickets and Drive Safer

Illegal tint in Wyoming is a $200 risk, but a medical exemption lets you use what you need, legally. With a telemedicine consultation, you can get approved and protect yourself in less than a week. Always keep your exemption paperwork in your vehicle. If sunlight puts your health at risk, book a consultation and keep yourself safe from both tickets and the sun.