Weights and Standards

The Weights and Standards Unit was legislatively mandated by Act 297 in the 1997 Legislature to direct, coordinate, and control the activities of the Weights and Standards Mobile Police force.

Window Tinting

LRS 32:361.1 Limitations on Window Tint


Medical Window Tint Exemption

Requirements: LRS 32:361.2 Medical Exemption

Prerequisites: Valid medical needs for added protection from the sun, allergies, and/or other sun related medical reasons verifiable by the World Health Organization International Classification of Disease ICD-9-CM. Louisiana residents only may apply. Vehicle(s) to be permitted must be properly licensed and insured in accordance with applicable law.

Instructions: Submit the following items:
  1. A properly completed FBI Applicant Fingerprint Card - Card can be obtained from any local law enforcement agency. A fee may be charged by the local department.
  2. A completed Authorization Form - Print and check the"TESS Window Tint" box.
  3. A completed Rap Disclosure Form
  4. A completed Window Tint Exemption Form - Applicant and physician must complete all designated sections of the application in their entirety and it must be notarized. Only color ORIGINAL documents will be accepted. No copies and/or fax copies will be accepted.
  5. A cashier check or money order paid to the order of the Department of Public Safety or Louisiana State Police in the amount of $45.25 must be attached to the above documents for processing.
NOTE: Upon approval of the window tint exemption, the vehicle will be issued a numeric window tint exemption sticker. This sticker will be placed on the driver side of the windshield in the lower left hand corner directly above the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspection sticker.

Security Window Tint Exemption

Security Window Tint Exemption Form - Individuals or companies with a valid security reason(s) can obtain, in the form of an affidavit, a window tint exemption from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for permitted vehicles.

Prerequisites: Valid security need for added concealment of persons or property from the plain or public view. Louisiana residents only may apply. Vehicle(s) to be permitted must be properly licensed and insured in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements: LRS 32:361.3 Security Exemption

Security Window Tint Exemption Rules


Contact Info

Phone: (225) 925-6113 ext. 205
Email: towingandrecovery@dps.la.gov

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 66614, Mail Slip A-26
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Physical Address:
7919 Independence Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806




Motor Vehicle Inspection

Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations

Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements

Motor Vehicle Inspection Law

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4 		Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8 		Section 9

Section 10

Section 11

Section 12

Forms

Motor Vehicle Inspection Weekly Report

Record of Annual Commercial Inspection