Car Window Tinting Laws
Window Tinting laws vary from province to province and state to state. Before installing any window film on any vehicle, consult your local law enforcement, as these laws are often enforced differently by different PD's.
IMPORTANT LINK: For detailed information on Quebec Window Tinting Laws visit the SAAQ website. The current law for Montreal is 70% for the 2 front windows.
The following chart is provided by the International Window Film Association.
| Province | Type | Windshield | Front Sides | Back Sides (Car) | Back Sides (MPV) | Rear (Car) | Rear (MPV) | L&R Mirror |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Film | 15 cm | No | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| British Columbia | Film | 7.5 cm | No | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| Manitoba | Net | 15 cm | 45% | 30% | Any | 35% | Any | Yes |
| New Brunswick | Film | No | No | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| Newfoundland | Film | 15 cm | Vague | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| Nova Scotia | Film | 15 cm | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| New Brunswick | Film | No | No | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| Ontario | Film | 15 cm | Vague | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| Prince Edward | Film | 15 cm | No | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| Quebec | Net | 15 cm | 70% | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
| Saskatchewan | Film | 15 cm | No | Any | Any | Any | Any | Yes |
** Net VLT%: Refers to the combined film & glass (VLT = Visible Light Transmittance)
** Mirrors (Left & Right required outside):
YES or NO.
* Note: Usually, a YES means that dual outside mirrors are required if
the back window is to be tinted.
