Yes, 15% window tint is legal in Peru only if it complies with Decreto Supremo N° 016-2009-MTC and Resolución Ministerial N° 154-2023-MTC/01, which mandate front windshield and front side windows to allow ≥70% light transmittance. Rear windows may use darker tints, including 15%, provided they do not obstruct the driver’s rearward visibility. Non-compliance risks fines up to S/ 1,800 (≈$450) and mandatory tint removal under Ley N° 27181 (Traffic Code).
Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in Peru
- Front windshield: Must permit ≥70% light transmittance; 15% tint violates this requirement.
- Front side windows: Minimum 70% light transmittance; 15% tint is prohibited unless certified for medical exemptions (rarely granted).
- Rear windows: Permitted up to 15% tint, but must not impair visibility for traffic enforcement or road safety inspections.
Note: Municipalities like Lima enforce stricter checks via Superintendencia Nacional de Transporte Terrestre (SUTRAN) during 2026 compliance campaigns. Medical exemptions require prior approval from the Ministerio de Salud with technical validation.