Can I have tinted windows in my car?

We are seeing more and more cars with tinted windows, both for privacy and static reasons. What does the law say about this?

There are many reasons and advantages to having dark tinted car windows, from the privacy they provide to the increased resistance of the windows in the event of an accident and the protection of the passenger compartment and passengers from the sun's rays. However, in the majority of cases where this solution is considered, it's really linked to aesthetics, as it helps to reinforce the exclusive and sporty image of any vehicle.

Many brands already give you the option of buying your car with tinted windows, either as standard or as an option, as long as the vehicle's original equipment has these features already approved, even if it doesn't appear on the license plate.

In the case of older cars that don't come with tinted windows as standard, there is the option of fitting dark tinting films. This is where you have to pay attention to the rules and make sure you comply with the law.

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According to Decree-Law no. 193/2009, of August 17, it is possible to darken the windows of any vehicle as long as certain conditions defined by law are met.

The intervention must be approved by the IMT and carried out by companies with a Certificate of Application.

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The films applied must be approved and comply with the light transmission factor defined by law, which:

• cannot be less than 75% for the windshield;

• cannot be less than 70% for the front windows;

• no opacity limitation for rear windows

Glass samples must be subjected to fragmentation and fire resistance tests.

Types of layers that meet all the requirements are granted national approval, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. All approvals granted by other EU member states are considered equivalent to national approvals, provided they are valid. Find out which PELICULAS HAVE APPROVAL recognized by the IMT.

Remember that, after the whole process, any changes to the vehicle's characteristics will have to be recorded on the registration certificate, after passing an extraordinary inspection at a category B center, which will require you to pay a fee of 150 euros.

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Source: razãoautomóvel.com

Translated with DeepL.com