No. China’s GB 9656-2023 standard mandates front-side windows at ≥70% VLT, rear at ≥50%, making 15% illegal nationwide. Local Public Security Bureaus (公安局交警支队) enforce fines up to ¥200–500 and mandatory removal under Road Traffic Safety Law amendments effective 2026.
Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in China
- GB 9656-2023 Compliance: Front-side windows must allow ≥70% visible light transmittance (VLT); rear-side ≥50%. 15% VLT violates these thresholds, triggering penalties.
- Local Enforcement Variations: Municipal Public Security Traffic Management Departments (e.g., Beijing Traffic Police, Shanghai Traffic Police) interpret GB 9656-2023 strictly, with regional crackdowns during annual “safety month” inspections.
- 2026 National Standard Alignment: The Ministry of Public Security’s draft 2026 Traffic Safety Regulations proposes unified nationwide enforcement, eliminating provincial loopholes that previously allowed “tint waivers” for commercial vehicles.