No. Vietnam’s traffic regulations, enforced by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) under Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, prohibit window tints below 30% light transmittance. A 15% tint violates these standards, risking fines up to ₫800,000 (≈$35) and mandatory removal by local traffic police.
Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in Vietnam
- Light transmittance threshold: All windows must allow ≥30% visible light (VLT), as per MOT’s 2020 technical standards for vehicle modifications.
- Front windshield exemption: Only the top 10cm strip may use non-reflective tint, with no exceptions for darker shades.
- Enforcement protocols: Traffic police (Cục Cảnh sát Giao thông) conduct random checks using portable VLT meters; violations trigger immediate penalties.
Recent 2026 compliance updates require digital verification of tint compliance during annual technical inspections (Thông tư 16/2021/TT-BGTVT), further tightening enforcement. Exemptions exist only for medical permits (issued by provincial health departments), which mandate prior approval.