No. Argentina’s Ley Nacional de Tránsito 24.449 and Decreto 779/1995 prohibit window tint below 35% VLT for front side windows and windshield, rendering 15% illegal nationwide. Provincial enforcement varies, but federal standards override local leniency.
Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in Argentina
- Federal VLT Threshold: Front side windows and windshields must exceed 35% visible light transmittance (VLT), as mandated by Decreto 779/1995, Article 40. Tint darker than this is classified as “película oscura” and is non-compliant.
- Provincial Enforcement Gaps: While Buenos Aires (Ley 5.920) and Córdoba (Ordenanza 12.712) align with federal rules, some jurisdictions like Santa Fe tolerate 20% VLT, but 15% remains universally prohibited.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: The Secretaría de Transporte de la Nación is drafting updates to Resolución 195/2023, which may introduce stricter penalties (fines up to ARS 50,000) and mandatory certification for aftermarket tint installations.
Non-compliant vehicles face immediate removal of tint or fines during roadside inspections by Policía Caminera or municipal authorities. Exemptions exist only for medical permits (e.g., Resolución 201/2021), requiring prior approval from ANMAT.