No. 35% window tinting is illegal in Turkey under Regulation No. 2918 (Traffic Code), which mandates a minimum 70% light transmittance for front side windows and windshields. Non-compliance risks fines up to TRY 1,143 (2024) and mandatory removal. The 2026 amendments to the Highway Traffic Regulation tighten enforcement, requiring police checks via portable light transmittance meters.
Key Regulations for 35% Window Tint in Turkey
- Front side windows and windshields must maintain ≥70% light transmittance (VLT), per Article 74 of Regulation No. 2918. 35% tint fails this threshold by 35%.
- Rear windows may use darker tints (down to 35% VLT) but require factory-installed or certified aftermarket films with proof of compliance. Aftermarket films must bear the TS EN 1423 certification mark.
- Enforcement agencies (Traffic Police, Jandarma) use portable VLT meters during roadside checks. Vehicles failing inspection face immediate removal orders and fines, with no grace period for “factory tints.”