Is car tinting allowed?

In a hot climate, many people want to tint their car windows all around. What does the law say about this?

• Car Window Tinting in Northern Cyprus
• Passing Technical Inspection with Tinted Windows
• Frequently Asked Questions about Cars

Car Window Tinting in Northern Cyprus

According to the law, tinting of car windows is only allowed on the rear half of the vehicle. Tinting the front windows, including the windshield, is prohibited.

In practice, the road patrol does not "harass" motorists for excessive tinting, but there may be issues when passing the technical inspection.

Passing Technical Inspection with Tinted Windows

If your front windows and/or windshield are tinted, the inspector will require you to remove the tinting; otherwise, you will not pass the inspection. In the "Auto" chat on the Northern Cyprus Telegram Forum, there are other opinions, but most likely, it was an exception due to the inspector's oversight.

• See also: passing technical inspection in Northern Cyprus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cars

Where to buy a used car in Northern Cyprus?

Websites for finding used cars in Northern Cyprus: kktcarabam.com, kibrisaraba.com, and the Telegram chat North Cyprus Cars. For more details about all platforms for selling used cars, read this article.

How to exchange your driver's license for a local one?

After arriving in Northern Cyprus, you can drive with your national driver's license for some time, but eventually, you will need to exchange it for a local one. Read more about this process.

How to pay road tax in Northern Cyprus?

Road tax in Northern Cyprus varies depending on the weight of the vehicle and is paid on the tax office's website. Detailed instructions on how to use it.

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