How does a Tennessee tint medical exemption work?
A person with a medical condition that is adversely affected by ultraviolet light can send the state's commissioner of safety a statement from their physician asking for an exemption from the tint limits (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-107(b)).
General information, not legal advice. Check the current law, or ask the officer or court about your case.
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Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-107 (as amended by 2024 Pub. Ch. 602). Text as published on Justia (2025 edition), checked against the Tennessee General Assembly's records of the 2016 and 2024 amendments (SB1864 bill page). Last checked: 10 Nov 2026.
Who can apply?
The statute names "any person with a medical condition that is adversely affected by ultraviolet light". The statement comes from that person's physician and certifies that the condition needs darker windows than the law allows.
Who decides?
The commissioner sends the physician's statement to the department's medical review board. If the board finds the exemption warranted, it recommends it and the degree of tint, and the commissioner supplies a certificate or decal to display in the vehicle.
Can you appeal?
Yes. The statute says an applicant who disagrees with the decision may appeal under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, and may choose the chancery court of the county where they live.
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