Oregon Window Tinting Laws
Window tint darkness in Oregon
The percent of visible light allowed through your car windows is called VLT: Visible Light Transmission. The percentage of light allowed through your film and glass in Oregon is very specific and different for sedan cars and SUV cars or vans.
Tint darkness for sedans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear Window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Tint darkness for SUV and vans:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
- Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back Side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
Window tint reflection in Oregon
Window tint can reflect incoming light and reduce glare and heat. Oregon window tint law permits a certain window reflection when using a tint so make sure you pay attention to this as well.
Tint reflection for sedans:
- Front Side windows: Must not be more than 13% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 13% reflective.
Tint reflection for SUV and vans:
- Front Side windows: Must not be more than 13% reflective.
- Back Side windows: Must not be more than 13% reflective.
Other Oregon window tint rules and regulations:
Oregon does have several other important laws, rules and regulations pertaining to window tinting. They include the following:
- Side Mirrors: If any window behind driver is tinted dual side mirrors are required.
- Restricted Colors: Red, gold, yellow, amber or black tint colors are not permitted by law.
- Certificates: Tint installers must provide you with a certificate stating light transmittance and reflectance.
- Stickers: No sticker to identify legal tinting is required by law.
- Medical Exceptions: Oregon allows medical exemptions for darker tint.
- Penalties: Class B traffic violation with $360 fine.