No, 35% window tint is illegal in Austria under federal road safety regulations, as front-side windows must allow ≥70% light transmittance. Rear windows may have darker tints, but compliance with §40a KFG (2023 amendment) is mandatory. Non-compliance risks fines up to €218 and mandatory removal.
Key Regulations for 35% Window Tint in Austria
- Front-side windows: Must permit ≥70% light transmittance; 35% tint violates §40a KFG. Exemptions apply only to medical conditions with official certification.
- Rear windows: Permitted up to 25% light transmittance, but 35% remains illegal unless the vehicle is a commercial van or has factory-installed tint.
- Enforcement: Police and Landeshauptmann-authorized inspectors verify compliance during roadside checks. Vehicles failing inspection must undergo tint removal before re-registration.
Local authorities in Vienna and Lower Austria have intensified 2026 compliance audits, targeting vehicles with aftermarket tints. The Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club (ÖAMTC) advises drivers to retain original window documentation to prove factory compliance. Aftermarket tints require a TÜV-approved certification for rear windows only.