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Oregon Window Tint Laws (2026)
In Oregon, front side windows must let in at least 35% of light; back side windows 35% VLT or lighter and the rear window 35% VLT or lighter. Windshield: top 6 inches only.
Reviewed September 14, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Sedans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% vlt or lighter |
SUVs, trucks and vans
| Windshield | Top 6 inches only |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | 35% vlt or lighter |
| Back side windows | Any darkness |
| Rear window | Any darkness |
Other rules
- Reflectivity, front side
- 13% max
- Reflectivity, back side
- 13% max
- Banned colors
- Red, Gold, Yellow, Amber, and Black
- Medical exemption
- Yes. An affidavit, prescription or letter from a physician or optometrist, kept in the vehicle.
- Certification sticker
- Required
- Side mirrors if the rear is tinted
- Both required
- Penalty
- Class B traffic violation under ORS 815.222.
- Notes
- The film itself must pass at least 50% of light and the window plus film at least 35%. Mirror-finish and spray-on films are banned. The installer's certificate stays in the vehicle.
Window tint shops in Oregon
Questions
What is the darkest legal tint in Oregon?
35% on front side windows, 35% on back side windows and 35% on the rear window, for sedans.
Is 20% tint legal in Oregon?
No. Oregon does not allow 20% tint on any window. Front side windows need 35% or lighter.
Is 35% tint legal in Oregon?
Yes, 35% tint is legal on every window in Oregon.
Does Oregon allow a medical exemption for window tint?
Yes. An affidavit, prescription or letter from a physician or optometrist, kept in the vehicle.