No. Vietnam’s traffic regulations, enforced by the Ministry of Transport (MoT) under Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, prohibit window tinting below 30% light transmittance (VLT) for front side windows and windshields. A 50% tint exceeds this threshold, making it illegal without prior approval from local traffic police.
Key Regulations for 50% Window Tint in Vietnam
- Light Transmittance Limits: Front side windows and windshields must allow ≥70% VLT (≤30% tint), per MoT technical standards. Rear windows may use darker tints if equipped with side mirrors.
- Approval Requirement: Exemptions require written permission from provincial traffic police, citing safety or medical necessity, validated by certified testing labs.
- 2026 Compliance Shift: Draft amendments to Decree 10 propose stricter enforcement, including mandatory VLT certification at registration and penalties up to 8 million VND for violations.
Local authorities, such as Hanoi’s Traffic Police Department, conduct random roadside checks using portable VLT meters. Vehicles with non-compliant tint face fines, mandatory removal, or forced inspection at designated centers. Foreign-registered vehicles are subject to the same standards upon entry.