WILLEMSTAD - In the coming days, the Curaçao Police Force will begin a coordinated series of traffic controls specifically targeting vehicles with window tint darker than allowed by law. The enforcement campaign aims to improve road safety and ensure better visibility for officers during routine stops.
According to traffic regulations, the driver’s window and the front passenger window must allow at least 35% of light to pass through. No tint or foil is permitted on the front windshield under any circumstances. For the remaining windows of the vehicle, there is no legally required minimum percentage for light transmission.
Remove Tint on the Spot — or Lose Your Vehicle
During inspections, drivers whose front windows fail to meet the legal standard will be instructed to remove the illegal window film immediately, on the spot.
If a driver refuses to remove the excessive tint, the police will confiscate the vehicle and transport it to the impound lot.
Police stress that the inspection is not merely about darkness levels. It is also illegal to apply any material to the windows that creates a mirror effect, is reflective, or can dazzle or blind other road users.
Improving Traffic Safety
Authorities say the operation is necessary to reduce accidents, improve officer visibility during traffic stops, and increase overall public safety. Excessively tinted windows, especially those with reflective surfaces, pose risks by limiting visibility and making it harder for police to assess situations involving stopped vehicles.
Drivers are urged to review the legality of their window tint before the inspections begin to avoid fines, impoundment, or additional penalties.
The police say the controls will continue throughout the coming period as part of a broader effort to enforce road safety regulations across the island.