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Friday, July 25, 2025

Medical Waiver Myth vs Reality

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Getting darker glass for photosensitivity is possible but far from instant. Form MV-80W demands your registration, a New York medical provider’s signature, and a copy of that provider’s license. DMV’s Medical Review Unit quotes four-to-six weeks to decide, and the exemption tags both the patient and one specific vehicle. Swap cars or lease returns and you start over from scratch. Even after approval, the DMV prints the required VLT on the certificate, so your installer must match that number precisely and file a copy in your glove box.

Hidden Costs Most Drivers Ignore

Failing the DMV meter doesn’t end with the fine. You’ll pay to strip and retint glass, cover a second inspection fee, burn PTO for weekday shop hours, and maybe watch your insurer slip a “high-risk” surcharge onto the next renewal. Suddenly the bargain-basement film that looked like a $200 upgrade balloons past a grand. Factor in a mid-winter commute with peeled adhesive residue clouding the glass and the downtime feels longer than the bill.

Wrap Smart, Tint Smarter

Planning a matte charcoal wrap or fleet graphics? Do the tint and wrap on the same day at the same shop. Pros meter first, choose a non-reflective film that complements the vinyl tone, and install the mandated legality stickers in one visit. That coordination keeps you out of mismatch territory and away from roadside meters that can pop up at seasonal enforcement sweeps.

Read the full article → https://medium.com/@tintshoprocer/2025-new-york-tint-law-checklist-vlt-med-ex-waivers-and-the-inspection-photo-rule-227b7ff4d2af

Medical Waiver Myth vs Reality

Getting darker glass for photosensitivity is possible but far from instant. Form MV-80W demands your registration, a New York medical provid...