Living in Florida means dealing with intense sunshine, high UV exposure, and glaring light nearly year-round. While many drivers turn to window tint to block the heat and protect themselves from sun damage, there are specific rules in place that determine how dark your vehicle’s tint can be. Understanding Florida’s window tint laws is essential for staying compliant, avoiding tickets, and protecting your investment.
In this guide to Florida window tint laws, we’ll break down what the legal limits are, how medical exemptions work, and why using a service like ForeverTint is the easiest way to secure approval for darker window tint if you have a qualifying condition.
We’ll also briefly reference this helpful overview of Florida window tint laws from Pro Tint Orlando to support your understanding, but the focus of this blog will be on navigating the law through ForeverTint’s simplified medical exemption process.
Florida’s standard window tint laws
Florida law sets strict guidelines for how dark window tint can be based on which window it’s applied to and what type of vehicle you drive. The law measures tint by Visible Light Transmission (VLT), or how much light is allowed to pass through the film.
Here are the basic tint limits in Florida:
For passenger cars (sedans):
- Front side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in
- Back side windows: Must allow more than 15% of light in
- Rear window: Must allow more than 15% of light in
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line only
For SUVs and vans:
- Front side windows: Must allow more than 28% of light in
- Back side windows: Any darkness allowed
- Rear window: Any darkness allowed
- Windshield: Same AS-1 line rule applies
These laws are enforced by law enforcement officers, who may stop and cite a vehicle if its tint appears darker than the limits above.
Reflectivity and other regulations
In addition to light transmission, Florida law also regulates how reflective your tint can be. Tint film cannot reflect more than 25% of light on the front side windows and no more than 35% on the rear side windows.
It’s also illegal to use certain colors of tint film, such as red, blue, or amber, which can interfere with visibility or emergency signals.
What happens if your tint is too dark?
If your tint is darker than what Florida law allows and you do not have a legal exemption, you may receive:
- A non-criminal traffic citation
- A fine
- A requirement to remove or replace the tint
- A potential issue during vehicle inspections or registration renewals
Many Florida drivers don’t realize they are breaking the law until they’re pulled over. This is especially common for people who move to Florida from states with more lenient tint laws.
When is a tint exemption allowed?
Florida does allow for medical exemptions to its window tint laws. If a licensed physician determines that you have a condition that makes sunlight, glare, or UV exposure medically dangerous or uncomfortable, you may be granted a legal exemption that allows for darker tint than what the standard law permits.
Some qualifying conditions include:
- Lupus
- Albinism
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic migraines
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Photosensitivity
- Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea
- Eye disorders like macular degeneration or cataracts
To be exempt, the individual must complete Form HSMV 83390, also known as the Florida Sunscreening form, which must be signed by a licensed physician and submitted to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The exemption must then be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Why most people struggle with the exemption process
Even though medical exemptions are legally permitted, many people find the process frustrating. That’s because:
- You need to find a physician who understands Florida’s tint laws
- You need to schedule an in-person visit (often with long wait times)
- You must educate your physician about the HSMV 83390 form
- Florida only accepts original, wet signatures (not digital)
- You are responsible for mailing the form and ensuring it is filed correctly
These barriers often discourage people from seeking a legal exemption, even when they truly need one for health reasons.
How ForeverTint makes it easy
That’s where ForeverTint steps in. ForeverTint helps Florida drivers obtain legal window tint exemptions through a simplified, online process designed to eliminate confusion and delays.
Step-by-step process:
- Select Florida as your state
Visit ForeverTint’s state selection page and choose Florida to access the correct legal forms and guidance. - Purchase the online window tint exemption package
The process begins with a secure purchase. ForeverTint provides a money-back guarantee if you don’t qualify after physician review. - Phone consultation with a licensed physician
No in-person visit is needed. You’ll speak with a licensed medical provider by phone for 5–10 minutes to discuss your condition and symptoms. - Get your signed exemption form mailed to you
If approved, ForeverTint mails the original, wet-signed Form HSMV 83390 to your address, along with instructions for filing with the DMV. - File your exemption and install your tint
Once your form is submitted, you’re legally covered. You can now install window tint darker than Florida’s standard legal limits.
Why choose ForeverTint?
ForeverTint is the preferred choice for many Florida residents because it’s:
- Fast – Approvals and signed forms are typically processed within a few business days.
- Reliable – All consultations are conducted by licensed physicians who understand Florida’s tint laws.
- Risk-free – 100% money-back guarantee if you don’t qualify.
- Simple – No doctor office visits or DMV confusion.
- Fully legal – The correct state form is completed properly and signed according to state requirements.
Whether you suffer from chronic migraines, photosensitivity, or a skin condition worsened by UV rays, ForeverTint can help you drive legally and comfortably with darker tint.
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Understanding Florida’s window tint laws is the first step to staying compliant and avoiding unnecessary fines or complications. But for those who truly need extra protection from the sun due to a medical condition, the law offers a legal and fair way to go darker—through a medical exemption.
If you qualify, don’t let the paperwork hold you back. ForeverTint is here to help you get your Florida window tint exemption with ease and confidence.
Ready To Get Your Legal Tint Exemption? Visit ForeverTint’s Florida page to start your simple, online process today.
