Am I allowed to tint my car windows in Sweden?
Only at the rear — film on the front windows is effectively banned. Under Transport Agency rules (TSFS 2013:63) the windshield must let through at least 75% light and the front side windows at least 70%. Aftermarket tint film cannot meet those limits, so at the front the answer is no. The rear side windows and the rear window, by contrast, you may tint as dark as you like — there is no limit there at all, which many people do not believe. The film must never dazzle or distort vision, wherever it sits. A type-approved factory-tinted window is allowed, and a medical exemption can be given for light sensitivity. Vehicle modifications can require a registration inspection, and illegal tint brings an order to remove the film plus a fine.
📋 The rules
- Windshield: at least 75% light transmittance
- Front side windows: at least 70% light transmittance
- Rear side windows and rear window: no limit
- The film must not dazzle or distort vision
- Vehicle modifications can need a registration inspection
🔓 Exceptions
- Rear windows may be tinted as dark as you like
- A medical exemption can be given for light sensitivity
- A type-approved factory-tinted window is allowed
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Illegal tint at the front rarely brings a dramatic punishment, but it costs. The police can issue an order to remove the film, and on top of that comes a fine, often around 500 kr. What really stings is the driving ban: in the worst case the car may not be used until the fault is corrected, which means the film you paid to have fitted must be paid for again to take off. And since vehicle modifications can require a registration inspection, the tint can drag an inspection round along with it before the car is cleared to drive.
📎 Official sources
- Transport Agency · Windows →
- TSFS 2013:63 · Transport Agency →
- Swedish Police · Traffic and vehicles →
❓ Frequently asked
Can I tint the front windows?
No, in practice not. The windshield must let through at least 75% light and the front side windows at least 70%, and aftermarket tint film cannot meet those limits, which makes a tinted front window effectively illegal.
Can I tint the rear windows?
Yes. The rear side windows and the rear window may be tinted as dark as you like, because there is no light-transmittance limit there. The film must still never dazzle or distort vision.
What happens if I tint at the front anyway?
You can get an order to remove the film and a fine, often around 500 kr. In the worst case the car gets a driving ban until the fault is corrected, so the film has to come off before you can drive on.
Must I have an inspection after a modification?
Vehicle modifications can require a registration inspection before the car may be used. That applies to modifications generally and not only to windows, so check the requirement before you rebuild anything.
Are there exceptions?
Yes, two. A type-approved factory-tinted window is allowed, and a medical exemption can be given for light sensitivity — but otherwise the 75% windshield and 70% front-side limits stand.
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