Oregon Window Tint Laws
ULTRASHIELD's home state. Oregon runs 35% on every window with a strict 13% reflectivity cap — so mirrored films are out. Portland's gray winters hide it, but Oregon UV still fades interiors; ceramic film handles both problems quietly.
Reviewed July 2026 · Passenger cars (sedans)
Legal tint limits in Oregon
| Glass | Rule for passenger cars |
|---|---|
| Windshield | Tint allowed on the top 6 inches. |
| Front side windows | 35% VLT or lighter |
| Back side windows | 35% VLT or lighter |
| Rear window | 35% VLT or lighter |
| Reflectivity | No more than 13% reflective. |
| Medical exemption | Available with qualifying documentation |
What VLT means (and how police check it)
VLT — Visible Light Transmission — is the percentage of outside light that makes it through your glass. The number printed in the law is a floor: film may be that bright or brighter. Because factory glass already blocks a little light, an officer's meter reads the combineddarkness of glass plus film. A film sold as "35%" on top of factory glass can meter a few points darker — which is why professional installers measure the final result, not the box label.
Quality matters as much as darkness. Dyed films fade purple and bubble; ceramic films like ULTRASHIELD SHADOW reject heat and up to 99% of UV at any legal darkness, with no signal interference — so you get the comfort without gambling on the number.
Oregon tint FAQ
What is the darkest legal tint in Oregon?+
Can I tint my windshield in Oregon?+
Does Oregon allow medical exemptions for darker tint?+
Is ceramic tint legal in Oregon?+
Are mirrored or reflective films legal in Oregon?+
ULTRASHIELD installers in Oregon
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This page summarizes Oregon statute as published and was last reviewed July 2026. It is not legal advice. Laws change and local enforcement varies — confirm current rules with the Oregon DMV before tinting.
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