Louisiana Tint laws were legislated in 1993 to make sure no person shall install illegal sun screening materials on vehicle.
Louisiana window tinting regulations allows motorist to install non-reflective tint material on uppermost portion of the front windshield known as AS-1 line. However front side windows of any motor vehicle must transmit visible light at a level of 40% or more.
Motorists can enjoy multiple benefits of tinted windows but following the rules and regulations is necessary to avoid tint tickets.
Check out the below sections to get the detailed insights about Louisiana window tinting laws.
Overview of Louisiana Tint Laws
The below image shows the allowed limits of tint darkness and solar reflectance for Cars and SUVs operated in Louisiana. Drivers are advised to follow these limits to avoid tint tickets or fine.
Darkest Legal Tint in Louisiana
The below tables show the darkest legal tint limits for Cars and SUVs or Trucks operated in Louisiana. Any person violating these limits shall be guilty and tint tickets shall be issued by police.
Tint Darkness For Sedan or Coupe
| State | Front Side Windows | Back Side Windows | Rear Window | Windshield | Tint Reflection | Restricted Tint colors |
| Louisiana | 40% | 25% | 12% | Non-reflective tint allowed above the AS-1 line. | Not more than 20% reflective. | Red and Amber tint colors are restricted. |
Tint Darkness For SUV or Vans
| State | Front Side Windows | Back Side Windows | Rear Window | Windshield | Tint Reflection | Restricted Tint colors |
| Louisiana | 40% | Any | Any | Non-reflective tint allowed above the AS-1 line. | Not more than 20% reflective | Red and Amber tint colors are restricted. |
Window Tint Reflection
According to Window Tinting Rules of Louisiana, On the front windshield and all other windows, no tinting material may have a solar reflectance of 20 percent or higher. The same condition is applicable for both Cars and SUV or Trucks.
Vehicle operators and owners must ensure to affix or apply the suitable kind of tinting material having minimal solar reflectance. As the reflective tint material when applied to windows, produces glare due to sunlight or headlights of other vehicles.
Other Rules and Regulations
There are some other rules and regulations which are required to be followed by drivers:
- Dual Side Mirrors: Louisiana state tinting rules do not require dual side mirrors to install the tinting materials.
- Restricted Tint Colors: Red and Amber tint colors are restricted to apply on the AS-1 Line of front windshield.
- Certificates: Window film manufacturers need to certify the tinting material they sell in Louisiana.
- Stickers: The sticker or label of one and half square inches in size shall be provided by installer. The label identifies legal tint material is installed and it should be displayed on the windows between film and glass.
Medical Exemption
Louisiana tint laws allow medical exemption to any person who need to get shielded from direct sun due to some medical conditions. The registered owner, spouse or family members are authorize to operate such vehicle. Any medical exemption granted shall be due to a diagnosed condition by a licensed optometrist or physician. The medical illness must be verifiable as a recognized disease in the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition, published by the WHO (ICD-9-CM).
The medical exemption certificate shall be reviewed after every 3 years. However, an exemption granted to a person with porphyria shall be valid as long as the ownership of a vehicle remains valid.
Lastly, The decal shall be issued by the Department of Public safety to display on the vehicle at all the times. The label indicates that such vehicle is authorized to install lower tint materials due to medical conditions.
Penalties for Violating Tint Laws
If someone is found in violating Louisiana tint laws, shall be fined $150 for their first offense. The driver will be fined $250 for a second offense. The cost for the third and subsequent offenses is $350.
Further, Any installer or distributor who install illegal tint shall be fined one thousand dollars for the first offense. Also, Second offense shall be fined with Two thousand dollars. Third offense will cause suspension of such business.