No, 35% window tint is illegal in Colombia under Decreto 1077 de 2015 and Resolución 3027 de 2017, which mandate a minimum 70% light transmittance for front side windows. Rear windows may have darker tints (up to 20% VLT), but front windows must comply strictly. Non-compliance risks fines, mandatory removal, or vehicle impoundment by transit authorities.
Key Regulations for 35% Window Tint in Colombia
- Front Side Windows: Must allow 70% or more visible light transmittance (VLT). 35% tint violates this, as it reduces VLT below the legal threshold. Enforcement is conducted by Ministerio de Transporte and local transit agencies.
- Rear Windows: Permit 20% VLT or darker, but only if the vehicle has side mirrors on both sides. Tint must not obstruct the driver’s rearview mirror.
- Medical Exemptions: Rarely granted via Ministerio de Salud for conditions like photophobia, requiring prior approval and stickers. Documentation must be carried in the vehicle.
Post-2026, Colombia’s Plan Nacional de Seguridad Vial may tighten enforcement, including mandatory tint inspections during vehicle registration renewals. Always verify local municipal ordinances, as some cities (e.g., Bogotá) impose additional restrictions. Non-compliant vehicles face penalties under Código Nacional de Tránsito (Ley 769 de 2002).