Window Tinting Today and the Tint Shop wish to keep you informed of the legal aspect to window tinting. Here in this post is a brief review of the laws and conditions enforced in Canada as well as the U.S. We hope that this information keeps you informed of the automotive tint laws within out country.
Canadian Automotive Tint Laws
The laws regarding window film vary from province to
province. The following are a summation of the laws in each province:
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.
NOTE: Laws vary from province to province and may change at any time. Courage Distributing recommends
you call your local police for the most current regulations
in your province. Best efforts are made to ensure the
accuracy of this website and the information contained
within it. However, Courage Distributing Inc. and Courage Distributing West Inc. and/or its agents does not warranty (implied or expressed) that any of the material, content, information or data contained in this website is complete, accurate or current.
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