How to get a window tint medical exemption in Michigan
Michigan grants an exemption from its tint limits on a qualifying medical certification. There is no state form — the clinician's signed letter is the exemption. No fee is published.
| What | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Form | No state form; the signed medical statement is the proof |
| Who certifies | A physician, as defined by the Public Health Code (MCL 333.17001, 333.17501); An optometrist, as defined by MCL 333.17401. |
| Fee | None published |
| Valid for | Not stated |
| Keep in vehicle | Yes |
| What it covers | A window treatment on the front side windows, which the general statute otherwise bars |
The steps
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Have a physician or optometrist determine that the window treatment is medically necessary to protect a person who is light sensitive or photosensitive.
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Get that determination as a signed letter stating the treatment is medically necessary.
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Keep the letter with the vehicle. MCL 257.709(3)(e) puts it on the owner or operator to hold it.
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Note who may drive: the Michigan State Police read the exception as letting someone else drive the vehicle with the treatment in place, so long as a physician or optometrist has determined it necessary and the owner or operator holds the letter.
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Keep the treatment clear of the driver's view — the statute voids the exception where it interferes with or obstructs clear vision of the highway.
Which conditions qualify
Michigan 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
- Any treatment that interferes with or obstructs the driver's clear vision of the highway or an intersecting highway
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a window tint medical exemption in Michigan?
Have a physician or optometrist determine that the window treatment is medically necessary to protect a person who is light sensitive or photosensitive. Get that determination as a signed letter stating the treatment is medically necessary. Keep the letter with the vehicle. MCL 257.709(3)(e) puts it on the owner or operator to hold it. Note who may drive: the Michigan State Police read the exception as letting someone else drive the vehicle with the treatment in place, so long as a physician or optometrist has determined it necessary and the owner or operator holds the letter. Keep the treatment clear of the driver's view — the statute voids the exception where it interferes with or obstructs clear vision of the highway.
What form do I need for a tint exemption in Michigan?
There is no state form. Michigan works from the certifying provider's signed statement, which you keep rather than file.
Who can sign a tint exemption in Michigan?
A physician, as defined by the Public Health Code (MCL 333.17001, 333.17501); An optometrist, as defined by MCL 333.17401.
What medical conditions qualify for tint in Michigan?
Michigan does not publish a list of named conditions. The test is whether a qualifying provider certifies that you require shielding from the sun. Refused: Any treatment that interferes with or obstructs the driver's clear vision of the highway or an intersecting highway.
Does the exemption let me tint the windshield in Michigan?
A window treatment on the front side windows, which the general statute otherwise bars.
Sources
- MCL 257.709 (Michigan Legislature) (official)
- Michigan State Police - Traffic Laws FAQs (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.