€200 fine for wearing sunglasses while driving

In recent days, a headline has gone viral claiming that police can fine you for driving with sunglasses. While it’s eye-catching, the news actually refers **exclusively** to **category 4 sunglasses**.

**What the DGT says:**

The DGT does not explicitly ban any type of sunglasses, but traffic regulations require drivers to maintain **sufficient visibility at all times**.

**Why category 4 is a problem:**

Blocks **97–98% of light**, which can greatly reduce visibility.

Dangerous in tunnels, shaded roads, or at dawn/dusk.

Comparable to “driving almost blind” in some conditions.

**Not recommended for driving:**

* Category 4 sunglasses

* Photochromatic sunglasses (take 3–5 minutes to adapt to light changes)

**Safe and recommended for driving:**

* Category 2 and 3 sunglasses (good balance between protection and visibility)

Don’t worry — police won’t be stopping drivers just to check the category of their sunglasses.

However… if you are involved in an accident and poor visibility caused by these glasses is a factor, you **could** face a fine of up to **€200**.