| Oregon Tint Laws | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | SUV | |
| Front Windshield | Top 6 inches | Top 6 inches |
| Front Side Windows | 35% | 35% |
| Back Side Windows | 35% | No restrictions |
| Rear Windshield | 35% | No restrictions |
Important note: Oregon specifically requires aftermarket tint material of at least 50% VLT, for a total light transmittance of 35%. Factory windows often come with some level of tint.
Quick summary: Oregon tint laws allow front windshield tint only on top 6 inches. Front side windows can have 35% VLT. All windows behind driver must have at least 35% VLT on passenger cars, but can have any darkness on multipurpose vehicles like SUVs and vans.
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Oregon tint laws primarily regulate the darkness, but also specify other rules and regulations you need to know about such as reflectiveness or color restrictions. All laws are explained further below.
Window Tint Darkness in Oregon
Window tint darkness is measured in VLT (Visible Light Transmission) percent. VLT indicates how much light passes through both the film and the glass.
Drag the blue slider above to preview tint darkness. In most real world cases, applied tint will appear 10-20% darker compared to our tool.
See: VLT explained with chart and darkness examples
How dark can your window tint be in Oregon?
Here's exactly how much VLT is allowed on your auto window tint in Oregon (OR), categorized by passenger and multi-purpose vehicles.
Tint darkness for passenger vehicles:
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
- Front side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Rear window: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Passenger vehicles include: sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon, hardtop and hatchback vehicles.
Tint darkness for multi-purpose vehicles (MPV):
- Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches of the windshield.
- Front side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in.
- Back side windows: Any darkness can be used.
- Rear window: Any darkness can be used.
Multi-purpose vehicles include: SUV, pickup, van, truck, RV, and minibus.
AS-1 line typically extends between 4 and 6 inches parallel to the top of your windshield. AS-1 designation line is typically marked by glass manufacturer on the top edge of your windshield.
Depending on vehicle, your AS-1 strip may already be tinted. In most states windshield tint must not have any reflectiveness, and illegal colors typically include blue and red.
Some state tint laws specify exact number of inches you are allowed to tint on front windshields. Other states define this windscreen area simply as an AS-1 line. Learn more about AS-1 Line.
Federal vehicle ID label found on driver's front door frame will tell you whether your vehicle is classified as passenger or multi purpose vehicle.
- Passenger vehicles include: sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon, hardtop and hatchback vehicles.
- Multi-purpose vehicles include: SUV, pickup, van, truck, RV, trailer, bus and minibus.
In most states vehicles fall under these two categories.
Other Oregon Tinting Rules & Regulations:
Other laws, rules and regulations in Oregon include the following:
Must not be more than 13% reflective. No mirrored finish allowed.
Multipurpose vehicles with any windows behind driver tinted below 35% VLT must have dual exterior side mirrors.
Red, gold, yellow, amber and black material tint colors are not permitted by law.
Film manufacturers do not need to certify the film they sell in the state. Tint installers must issue a certificate or label.
Tint installers must give customers a certificate stating their name and address, tint material's VLT, and reflectance. This certificate must be carried in vehicle and presented to police officers if requested.
Medical Exemptions
Oregon Revised Statutes § 815.221 allow darker window tint for certain medical conditions. You will need a prescription, letter on practitioner’s letterhead, or affidavit from a physician or optometrist. The affidavit must be notarized and will serve as a legal document, and must be carried in your vehicle at all times.
The DMV, Department of Transportation, or other agencies do not issue medical waivers. A notarized document is sufficient, as long as it states that you have a physical condition requiring darker tint.
Under medical waivers, darker tint can only be applied to side and rear windows, and never on front windshield. Exact VLT is not specified in laws, so presumably any darkness if permitted.
Quick FAQs
Illegal window tint is a Class B traffic violation, punishable with a fine up to $360.
A fine may be dismissed or reduced by the courts if you prove that you modified the tinted windows to legal levels. As proof, you can use a receipt from a tint installation business, or a written statement from a law enforcement officer stating that window tint was modified to comply with law.
Source: OR Rev Stat § 815.222
Our tint laws strictly reference official sources. You are welcome to verify data in official state laws linked below, or get in touch with your local DMV or police department to make sure you are not breaking Oregon window tinting laws, rules and regulations.
Our article about Oregon tint laws is up to date as of 2026. Last change was made on November 1st, 2026 (approximately 2 days ago).
You can rest assured our legal experts are immediately notified of changes, and will always update this article with latest legislation when required.
Official law sources:
Oregon Vehicle Code section 815.221: Tinting; authorized and prohibited materials; certificate.[PDF file; scroll to section 815.221]; alternate unofficial source
Oregon Department of Transportation: Frequently asked questions about window tinting [PDF file]; alternate mirror link
Oregon Department of Transportation: Vehicle Equipment Standards [see under FAQ – Windows]
Oregon Board of Optometry – Windshield Tinting [medical exemptions info]
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