Can I tint my car windows in Switzerland?
Only at the rear — the front windows must stay clear. Under Art. 71a VTS, the windscreen and front side windows (the driver's field of vision) must let through at least 70% of light, even after long use. Retrofitted tint films on these windows aren't allowed. The rear side windows and rear window may be tinted freely (even very dark), provided there are two working exterior mirrors. A car with tinted front windows fails the MFK until the film is removed. The only permitted windscreen tint is a narrow sun strip at the top. In short: front clear (at least 70%), rear free.
📋 The rules
- Windscreen + front sides: at least 70% light
- Films at the front: not allowed
- Rear (sides + rear window): free to tint
- Condition: two working exterior mirrors
- Tinted front: fails the MFK
🔓 Exceptions
- Narrow sun strip at the top of the windscreen allowed
- Factory lightly tinted glass: usually within the 70%
- In case of concrete danger: case can go to a judge
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Driving with tinted front windows risks an Ordnungsbusse (amounts up to around CHF 700 have been reported, the exact figure isn't confirmed) and an order to remove the film; in case of concrete danger the case can go to a judge. The vehicle won't pass the MFK while the front is tinted. Beware a myth: "a light front tint is fine" — only if at least 70% of light passes through; retrofitted front films are off-limits. Tip: tint only the rear windows and keep the front clear, then there are no MFK problems.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I tint my car windows?
Only the rear ones. The windscreen and front side windows must let through at least 70 percent of light, because they're part of the driver's field of vision. Retrofitted tint films aren't allowed there. The rear side windows and rear window, by contrast, you may tint freely.
How dark can the front windows be?
The windscreen and front side windows must let through at least 70 percent of light, even after long use. A darker tint or a retrofitted film isn't permitted there. The only thing allowed is a narrow sun strip along the top edge of the windscreen for glare.
Can the rear windows be dark?
Yes. The rear side windows and rear window may be tinted freely and even very dark. The condition is that the vehicle has two working exterior mirrors, so the driver still has enough rearward visibility despite a dark rear window for safe driving.
Will I pass the MFK with tinted windows?
Not with tinted front windows. The vehicle fails the motor-vehicle inspection while an impermissible film is on the windscreen or front side windows. You must remove the film before the vehicle passes the test and remains registered for use on the road.
What does a fine for tinted front windows cost?
An Ordnungsbusse applies, whose exact amount isn't officially confirmed; figures up to around CHF 700 have been reported, plus an order to remove the film. In case of concrete danger the case can go to a judge, which can mean a higher penalty than a fixed fine.
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