Yes, 15% window tint is legal in Romania only if it meets specific visibility and certification requirements set by the Ministerul Afacerilor Interne (MAI) and Direcția Generală de Poliție a Rutieră (DGPR). Vehicles must pass a technical inspection verifying compliance with light transmittance standards, typically requiring at least 70% transmittance for front side windows and 25% for rear windows. Non-compliance risks fines or mandatory removal.
Key Regulations for 15% Window Tint in Romania
- Light Transmittance Standards: Front side windows must allow ≥70% light transmittance; rear windows ≥25%. 15% tint fails front-side compliance unless certified as “non-reflective” and approved by DGPR.
- Certification Requirements: Aftermarket tints require a Certificat de Conformitate (CoC) from an accredited lab, submitted during technical inspection. Uncertified tints are illegal, even if visually compliant.
- Enforcement and Penalties: Police (Poliția Rutieră) conduct random checks using light meters. Violations incur fines up to RON 1,500 (≈€300) and mandatory tint removal, per OUG 195/2002 and HG 1391/2006.
Regulatory Shifts (2026): The MAI is drafting amendments to align with EU General Safety Regulation (GSR) updates, potentially tightening certification protocols for aftermarket modifications. Operators must monitor Monitorul Oficial for draft laws to avoid retroactive penalties.