No, 35% window tinting is illegal in Finland under the Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto (Traficom) regulations, which mandate a minimum 70% light transmittance for front side windows and windshields. Exceptions require prior approval, and non-compliance risks fines or vehicle inspection failures.
Key Regulations for 35% Window Tint in Finland
- Light transmittance standards: Front side windows and windshields must allow ≥70% light transmittance (VLT). Rear windows may have darker tinting (down to 25% VLT) but require a rear-view mirror on both sides if visibility is impaired.
- Approval requirements: Any tint below 70% on front windows demands a Traficom-issued exemption based on medical or safety grounds. Unauthorized tinting voids insurance coverage in accidents.
- 2026 compliance shifts: Proposed amendments to the Vehicle Equipment Regulation (Voimassa oleva asetus ajoneuvojen varusteista) may tighten rear-window tinting rules, aligning with EU pedestrian safety directives.