Vehicle Sun-Shading Medical Waivers
Medical Waivers
DMV issues waivers to individuals with medical conditions that require protection from sunlight or bright artificial light. The waiver authorizes the individuals to equip their vehicles regularly used to transport them with window tinting films or applications. Waivers are issued in the name of the person with the condition and are valid as long as the person has the condition or until the vehicle is sold.It is important to obtain the waiver before adding the sun-shading or tinting.
| Vehicle Window | Minimum Percent Allowed in Regular Passenger Vehicles |
Minimum Percent Allowed in Multi-Use Passenger Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | No sun-shading allowed | No sun-shading allowed |
| Front side windows | 50 percent | 50 percent |
| Rear side windows | 35 percent | No limitations |
| Rear window | 35 percent | No limitations |
| Vehicle Window | Minimum Percent Allowed |
|---|---|
| Windshield | 35percent --upper 5 inches or to AS-1 line OR 70 percent --entire windshield |
| Front side windows | 35 percent |
| Rear side windows | 35 percent |
| Rear window | 35 percent |
Applying for a Waiver
To apply for a waiver, the person with the medical condition must submit a completed Sun-Shading Medical Waiver Application (MED-20) to DMV, Medical Review Services. Mail this form to P. O. Box 27412, Richmond, Virginia 23269. You may also fax it to (804) 367-1604. Upon receipt, the application will be reviewed by DMV Medical Review Services.The application must include vehicle information and a statement from a physician/nurse practitioner certifying that sunshading is necessary for the individual's health. The vehicle owner will receive a new registration card with "sunshading" printed in the Special Conditions space. This registration card serves as verification that the vehicle is authorized to have sunshading.
Removing the Sun-Shading Indicator
To remove the sun-shading indicator from your vehicle record, the customer must submit a completed Sun-Shading Removal Certification (MED-21) to DMV, Medical Review Services. Mail this form to P. O. Box 27412, Richmond, Virginia 23269. You may also fax it to (804) 367-1604.The vehicle owner must certify that the sun shading has been removed.
