Is 15% Window Tint Legal in Colombia After the 2026 Framework Overhaul?

No. Colombian traffic regulations under Decreto 1077 de 2015 (Reglamento Nacional de Tránsito) and Resolución 3770 de 2013 (Ministerio de Transporte) prohibit window tints below 35% light transmittance for front side windows and windshields. A 15% tint exceeds this limit, rendering it illegal for operational vehicles.

Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in Colombia

  • Front Side Windows: Must allow ≥35% light transmittance (Art. 2.2.1.1.3.1, Decreto 1077).
  • Windshields: Must be fully transparent (≥70% light transmittance), with no tints permitted (Art. 2.2.1.1.3.2).
  • Enforcement: Police (Policía Nacional) and transit authorities (Secretarías de Movilidad) conduct roadside inspections, issuing fines (COP 150,000–300,000) and mandatory tint removal.

Post-2023, Bogotá and Medellín have intensified compliance checks under Plan Nacional de Seguridad Vial, aligning with Ley 2251 de 2022 (road safety reforms). Vehicles with non-compliant tints face impoundment until corrected. Exemptions apply only to armored or medical necessity vehicles with prior Ministerio de Transporte approval.