No, 50% window tint is illegal in Puerto Rico under Reglamento 6766 (2016), which caps front-side windows at 35% VLT and rear windows at 20% VLT. Violations risk fines up to $100 per offense, with enforcement by the Policía de Puerto Rico and Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas.
Key Regulations for 50% Window Tint in Puerto Rico
- Front-side windows: Maximum 35% visible light transmittance (VLT), measured perpendicular to the glass. Medical exemptions require Secretaría de Salud approval.
- Rear windows: Minimum 20% VLT permitted; darker tints are prohibited unless the vehicle has factory-tinted rear windows.
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed only above the AS-1 line (top 4 inches). Reflective tints are banned entirely.
Puerto Rico’s Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito (Law 22-2000) delegates enforcement to municipal police, but the DTOP sets statewide standards. A 2026 amendment proposes stricter penalties, including mandatory tint removal for repeat offenders. Medical exemptions must be renewed annually and display a visible sticker. Commercial vehicles face additional scrutiny under Reglamento 8703 (2021).