Indiana State Police are reinforcing the rules and safety considerations surrounding windshield tinting.
According to Sergeant Todd Ringle, the law permits a legal tint of at least 30% light transmission only on the top portion of the windshield, and it should not extend below the AS-1 line, typically marked a few inches down from the top.
If additional tint is needed, a doctor’s note may provide an exemption, but it must be updated annually and kept inside the vehicle.
Tinting your windshield too much can create visibility hazards, especially in low-light conditions, and it can also obstruct eye contact, which is crucial for safety, particularly for motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Side and rear windows can have a tint with 30% or more light transmission, in compliance with the law.
It’s a reminder to all drivers to be cautious about how much tint is applied and to be aware of the potential dangers to themselves and others on the road.