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An Arizona medical exemption is issued by ADOT. It covers the side and rear windows of vehicles you own and vehicles in which you are a regular passenger. Without an exemption, tint darker than Arizona’s limits can lead to a citation. The process involves two parts:
Some people ask whether an Arizona exemption lets them tint their windows as dark as they want. The exemption applies to the side and rear windows only; it does not allow tint below the AS-1 line on the windshield, and ADOT decides whether to grant it.
ForeverTint connects you with an independent licensed physician who reviews your medical history by chart review or, occasionally, a brief phone call. If you qualify, the physician section of the form is provided to you so you can complete the remaining information and submit it to ADOT for review.
It’s important for all Arizona drivers to understand the state’s window tint laws—even if you do not currently qualify for a Medical Window Tint Exemption. Arizona has specific regulations that determine how dark your vehicle windows can be tinted. These laws are intended to maintain visibility and safety for both drivers and law enforcement while still allowing reasonable levels of heat and glare reduction.
These limits mean that tint darker than the standard limit on your front side windows requires an Arizona medical exemption from ADOT. ForeverTint helps you find out whether you qualify through a review by an independent licensed physician. If you qualify, the physician completes the medical certification so you can submit your application to ADOT, which decides whether to issue the exemption.
Traditionally, getting a tint exemption in Arizona meant making an in-person doctor’s appointment, explaining your condition, and handling paperwork yourself. ForeverTint streamlines this entire process online:
*If the physician determines you do not qualify, you receive a full refund.
An independent licensed physician decides whether your condition qualifies. Conditions a physician may consider include:
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which ultraviolet light can trigger skin rashes, joint pain, and fatigue. Physicians commonly advise people with lupus to limit UV exposure, including the UVA light that passes through car side windows.
Porphyrias are a group of disorders in which certain compounds build up in the body and react to light, causing blistering, burning pain, and skin damage after sun exposure. Avoiding sunlight is a central part of managing the cutaneous forms.
Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from repairing DNA damage caused by ultraviolet light. People with XP burn after minimal sun exposure and face a greatly increased risk of skin cancers and eye damage.
People with albinism produce little or no melanin, the pigment that helps protect skin and eyes from ultraviolet light. They are highly prone to sunburn and skin damage and often experience significant light sensitivity and glare.
Photosensitivity dermatitis is an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight that can cause redness, itching, swelling, and rash on exposed skin. It can be linked to an underlying condition or to medications, and limiting UV exposure helps prevent flare-ups.
A personal history of melanoma or other skin cancers means ongoing UV exposure is a serious concern. Dermatologists routinely advise these patients to reduce sun exposure wherever possible, including time spent driving.
Some eye conditions, such as uveitis, certain retinal disorders, and sensitivity following eye surgery, cause pain or impaired vision in bright light. A licensed physician or optometrist can assess whether reducing light exposure while driving is medically necessary.
Cockayne syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to sunlight, along with other developmental and health effects. Strict sun protection is part of everyday care.
Bloom syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that causes sun-sensitive skin, often with a facial rash after sun exposure, and an increased lifetime risk of cancer. Limiting UV exposure is a standard precaution.
Vitiligo causes patches of skin to lose their pigment, leaving those areas without natural protection from ultraviolet light. Depigmented skin burns easily, so physicians often recommend extra sun protection.
Some autoimmune conditions, such as dermatomyositis, cause skin and muscle symptoms that worsen with sun exposure. Certain medications used to treat autoimmune disease can also increase sensitivity to light.
Healing burns, skin grafts, and scar tissue are more vulnerable to sun damage, and UV exposure can cause scars to darken. Physicians typically advise protecting these areas from direct sunlight.
Other diagnosed conditions, including sun sensitivity caused by medications, can make sun exposure a health concern. Describe your condition during intake, and an independent licensed physician will review your medical history and decide whether darker tint is medically necessary for you.
Without an ADOT exemption, even if you have a qualifying condition, you could still be cited for violating Arizona’s window tint laws.
ADOT’s Application for Window Tint Medical Exemption (Form 40-1511) includes a certification by an MD, DO, NMD, or ophthalmologist that you have a medical condition requiring you to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun and for which eye protective devices will not provide adequate protection, along with your personal information and the vehicles the exemption should cover.
After the physician completes the medical certification, you complete the rest of the application and submit it to ADOT’s Medical Review Program. If ADOT approves the exemption, ADOT says you must have a certificate in each vehicle you own. An exemption does not guarantee you will not be stopped or cited; officers retain discretion.
Arizona law does not allow verbal claims or personal notes as proof. The exemption must be documented through the official Application for Window Tint Medical Exemption and supported by a physician’s certification. Without this documentation and approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation, darker window tint on your vehicle may still be considered a violation, regardless of your medical needs.
The amount and manner of window tinting a motor vehicle may have is determined by Arizona Revised Statute 28-959.01. It is a violation of law to operate a motor vehicle that does not meet these window tinting requirements.
If you have a medical need to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun, you may receive an exemption from the statutory window tinting requirements. The exemption will be granted for any vehicles you own as well as other vehicles in which you are a regular passenger.
Source: Arizona Motor Vehicle Division
Arizona law lets ADOT issue a medical exemption to a person who must be shielded from the direct rays of the sun for medical reasons, based on an application certified by a licensed physician. If ADOT grants the exemption, you must have a certificate in each vehicle you own. An exemption does not guarantee you will not be stopped or cited.
ForeverTint connects you with an independent licensed physician who reviews whether your medical condition qualifies for Arizona’s exemption. If you qualify, the physician completes the medical certification section of ADOT’s application, and you submit the completed form to ADOT for review.
ADOT says you must have your exemption certificate in each vehicle you own. If you are stopped and cannot show proof of the exemption, the darker tint may be treated as a violation of Arizona’s window tint laws.
No. Arizona’s medical exemption allows darker tint for qualifying medical conditions, but it does not remove all limitations. The exemption generally applies to side and rear windows and does not permit tint below the AS-1 line on the windshield.
Yes. Arizona requires that the completed Application for Window Tint Medical Exemption be submitted to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Medical Review Program. The application must include physician certification confirming that protection from direct sunlight is medically necessary.
An independent licensed physician first reviews your medical history. If you qualify, the physician completes the certification portion of ADOT’s application so you can submit it to ADOT, which decides whether to issue the exemption.
Arizona law allows exemptions for individuals who must be shielded from direct sunlight for medical reasons. Conditions that involve sensitivity to sunlight, UV radiation, or certain skin and eye disorders may qualify when confirmed by a licensed physician. The final determination is based on the physician’s medical evaluation and certification.