Provincial window tint regulations
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If I remember correctly the tint on the front side windows in Ontario is legal as soon as 70% of light can go through. However, the tint meters used don't seemed to be extremely accurate as just after receiving them no import vehicles (i.e. Bmw 335, audi TT, honda accord) we tested in our parking lot would have passed. They all ranged from 60-66% with tints from factory.
Unless your driving your car like a total idiot (which I am sure you don't) I wouldn't be to concern.
Unless your driving your car like a total idiot (which I am sure you don't) I wouldn't be to concern.
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If I remember correctly the tint on the front side windows in Ontario is legal as soon as 70% of light can go through. However, the tint meters used don't seemed to be extremely accurate as just after receiving them no import vehicles (i.e. Bmw 335, audi TT, honda accord) we tested in our parking lot would have passed. They all ranged from 60-66% with tints from factory.
Unless your driving your car like a total idiot (which I am sure you don't) I wouldn't be to concern.
Unless your driving your car like a total idiot (which I am sure you don't) I wouldn't be to concern.
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i just got my lincence back and now waiting till after christmas to tint my windows i was thinking 22% on my back ones ..... i not sure about the front one my sister got pulled over in her plymouth breeze and her tint is not dark at all so yeah .... would it look weird with 22% in the back and like 35% or something really light in the front
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i just got my lincence back and now waiting till after christmas to tint my windows i was thinking 22% on my back ones ..... i not sure about the front one my sister got pulled over in her plymouth breeze and her tint is not dark at all so yeah .... would it look weird with 22% in the back and like 35% or something really light in the front
- British Columbia - No film is permitted on the driver’s compartment, right and left. Any film may be installed on the side windows behind the driver. Any film may be applied to the rear window, provided the vehicle has 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
- Alberta- Same as British Columbia.
- Saskatchewan- Same as British Columbia.
- Manitoba- For driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum visible light transmittance, net, is 50%. The maximum visible light transmittance, net, is 35%. For windows behind the driver’s compartment, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance, net, is 35%. Where film is installed behind the driver’s compartment, 2 external rear view mirrors are required. The net figures that are allowed are enforced at plus or minus 5%.
- Ontario- For the driver’s compartment, right and left, no film can be installed that would substantially obscure visibility from the exterior. Behind the driver’s compartment, any film can be installed.
- Quebec- For the driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance is 70% on automotive net basis. Any film may be installed behind the driver’s compartment, provided the vehicle is outfitted with 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
- New Brunswick - Same as Ontario.
- Prince Edward Island- Same as British Columbia.
- Nova Scotia - No film is permitted on any glazing surface.
- Newfoundland- Same as Ontario.
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what the eff? seriously these rules are dumb.
why cant make it simple? its either legal or illegal. i prefer to legalize all window tint! yeah! from where i came from, even the front windshield can be tinted. hahahaha
PS: i grew up in manila where its okay to have something like this:
why cant make it simple? its either legal or illegal. i prefer to legalize all window tint! yeah! from where i came from, even the front windshield can be tinted. hahahaha
PS: i grew up in manila where its okay to have something like this:
Last edited by josel_atr; Dec 23, 2009 at 09:52 AM. Reason: add ps
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No, wouldn't look weird at all. I've seen lots of cars with different tint levels on the front and back. I don't know what the rules are for Alberta...that's my home province and I never had tinted windows there. I found this on a site here...I won't be able to bring my Evo home if these are the rules without removing the front tints.
- British Columbia - No film is permitted on the driver’s compartment, right and left. Any film may be installed on the side windows behind the driver. Any film may be applied to the rear window, provided the vehicle has 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
- Alberta- Same as British Columbia.
- Saskatchewan- Same as British Columbia.
- Manitoba- For driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum visible light transmittance, net, is 50%. The maximum visible light transmittance, net, is 35%. For windows behind the driver’s compartment, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance, net, is 35%. Where film is installed behind the driver’s compartment, 2 external rear view mirrors are required. The net figures that are allowed are enforced at plus or minus 5%.
- Ontario- For the driver’s compartment, right and left, no film can be installed that would substantially obscure visibility from the exterior. Behind the driver’s compartment, any film can be installed.
- Quebec- For the driver’s compartment, right and left, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance is 70% on automotive net basis. Any film may be installed behind the driver’s compartment, provided the vehicle is outfitted with 2 exterior rear view mirrors.
- New Brunswick - Same as Ontario.
- Prince Edward Island- Same as British Columbia.
- Nova Scotia - No film is permitted on any glazing surface.
- Newfoundland- Same as Ontario.
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