Legislation For Tinted Windows

When it comes to tinted windows, there is a wide debate as to whether they are legal or not. Some argue that it can and others say that only the rear windows can be tinted so that the identity of the driver is not concealed. Next, we will analyze the situation of this debate.

Why tint the windows of a vehicle?

If you are thinking of tinting the windows of your car, you must take into account current regulations so as not to have legal problems with ITVs. Among the reasons for darkening the windows of your car can highlight additional protection against the sun’s rays. On the other hand, it is also a positive point to favor the care of the interior of the car, since sunlight can deteriorate materials more easily.

In addition, tinted windows protect the driver against glare and eye strain. Finally, they also prevent the glass from smashing 1 000 pieces after some impact and that these are scattered throughout the interior of the car.

Can cars with tinted windows pass the ITV inspection?

Under current law, tinting the vehicle’s front windows is strictly prohibited. This means that the windshield, driver’s and passenger’s windows must be transparent, so that the rider can be recognized in a 180 ° arc. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines of between 36 and 150 euros.

In addition, when facing the ITV review, we must take into account the following:

• We must have the homologation certificate for the tinted windows. This is a document that must always go along with the vehicle’s technical sheet and that is issued by the sheet manufacturer and filled out by the workshop where the installation was carried out.

• All the crystals must be properly sealed through stickers, with legends present on the sheet itself. If this specification is not met, the ITV of the vehicle will not be favorable and, in addition, we may face a fine.

At present, it is not necessary to pass an extraordinary inspection for the ITV to approve the installation of tinted windows. On the other hand, it is not necessary for it to be reflected in the vehicle’s technical data sheet or in a special certificate from the installation workshop.

The regulations on tinted windows in the Official State Gazette

The regulations of the Official State Gazette published in 2010 the regulations on tinted windows. Next, we show you the main points of greatest importance in this law:

• In Spain you cannot tint the front windows, driver and passenger. The law prohibits its installation at an angle of 180º from the driver’s field of vision onwards. Yes they can be laminated side and thermal of vans and cars. The exception to this prohibition is the medical prescription : if you suffer from lupus or another disease that affects you especially the sun’s rays, you can request the laminate with transparent materials of windows and windshields. Official or threatened vehicles can also install security foil on the front.
• The installed sheets must be approved by the Ministry of Industry. This involves passing a series of resistance and composition tests of the materials in a certified laboratory.
• The installation must meet minimum quality standards. Under penalty of fine or ITV failure, the installation of the sheet must also meet certain requirements according to the law: there can be no indication that the material loses adherence and bubbles or bubbles of more than 2 mm in diameter are not allowed. On the other hand, the presence of dust spots is allowed.

• You should always carry the documentation provided by the workshop with the technical data sheet of the car. In a routine control, the agents may require the industry certificate of the tinted films, in addition to carrying the corresponding stamps on each glass. Failure to carry this documentation entails a fine of 200 euros.

According to these points, the regulations to be followed regarding tinted windows are clear. In addition, the BOE makes it clear to us the documents that we must have to pass the ITV with a car with tinted windows.