How to get a window tint medical exemption in Connecticut
Connecticut grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. The paperwork is Application for Certification of Tinted Windows (form R-317), handled by Connecticut DMV, Commercial Vehicle Safety Division, with a referral to the Medical Review Unit. No fee is published.
| What | Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Form | R-317 — Application for Certification of Tinted Windows |
| Who certifies | A physician licensed in Connecticut who has examined the applicant, by written recommendation; An optometrist licensed in Connecticut who has examined the applicant, by written recommendation. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | The light transmittance limits and the compliance sticker requirement both fall away, for vehicles the person owns, leases or regularly rides in |
| Submit to | Connecticut DMV Commissioner |
The steps
- 1
Have a Connecticut-licensed physician or optometrist examine you and write a recommendation. An examination is required; a letter written without one does not satisfy the regulation.
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Apply in writing to the DMV Commissioner, attaching the recommendation. You sign the application under penalty of false statement.
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Take the vehicle to the Wethersfield inspection lane. The DMV validates the request after the vehicle passes tint measurement there, so the sequence is apply, then measure, then validate.
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Expect a referral to the Medical Review Unit as part of the process.
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Keep the validated form in the exempted vehicle. The exemption covers vehicles you own, lease or regularly ride in, which is broader than most states.
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Do not plan on going below 20 percent. The regulation treats that as impairing driving safety even under an exemption, and the waiver for good cause is discretionary.
Which conditions qualify
Connecticut publishes no list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the direct rays of the sun.
What gets refused
- Tint dark enough to impair driving safety. The regulation deems anything below 20 percent light transmittance to impair it, though the Commissioner may waive that for good cause
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Connecticut?
Have a Connecticut-licensed physician or optometrist examine you and write a recommendation. An examination is required; a letter written without one does not satisfy the regulation. Apply in writing to the DMV Commissioner, attaching the recommendation. You sign the application under penalty of false statement. Take the vehicle to the Wethersfield inspection lane. The DMV validates the request after the vehicle passes tint measurement there, so the sequence is apply, then measure, then validate. Expect a referral to the Medical Review Unit as part of the process. Keep the validated form in the exempted vehicle. The exemption covers vehicles you own, lease or regularly ride in, which is broader than most states. Do not plan on going below 20 percent. The regulation treats that as impairing driving safety even under an exemption, and the waiver for good cause is discretionary.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Connecticut?
Application for Certification of Tinted Windows, form R-317, from Connecticut DMV, Commercial Vehicle Safety Division, with a referral to the Medical Review Unit.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Connecticut?
A physician licensed in Connecticut who has examined the applicant, by written recommendation; An optometrist licensed in Connecticut who has examined the applicant, by written recommendation.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: Tint dark enough to impair driving safety. The regulation deems anything below 20 percent light transmittance to impair it, though the Commissioner may waive that for good cause.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Connecticut?
The light transmittance limits and the compliance sticker requirement both fall away, for vehicles the person owns, leases or regularly rides in.
Sources
- Conn. Agencies Regs. 14-99g-7 - Medical exemptions (official)
- CT DMV - Application for Certification of Tinted Windows (R-317) (official)
- CT DMV - Get a vehicle inspection (official)
Reference only, not legal or medical advice. Forms and fees change — confirm against the official source above before you file, and get the form from the agency rather than a third-party form site.