No, 15% window tinting violates Chile’s Decreto Supremo N° 122/1994 and Ley de Tránsito N° 18.290, which mandate minimum 70% visible light transmission (VLT) for front side windows and 25% for rear windows. Non-compliance risks fines up to 1.5 UTM (~$120 USD) and mandatory removal by Carabineros or Seremi de Transportes.
Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in Chile
- Front side windows: Must exceed 70% VLT; 15% tint fails this requirement.
- Rear windows: Minimum 25% VLT; 15% tint is permissible here but requires factory certification.
- Medical exemptions: Rare, require Certificado Médico from Servicio de Salud and prior approval from Subsecretaría de Transportes.
Enforcement prioritizes front windows, with 2026 amendments tightening inspections via Plataforma de Control Vehicular digital tracking. Vehicles with illegal tint face immobilization until compliance is verified.