![]() In addition you will be required to store the vehicle at your own expense until a photometric reading certifies that your windows are up to standards. In case the inspection agent determines your car windows are tinted beyond legal limits you will be required to remove illegal tint within 48 hours.įailure to do so will make your vehicle unauthorized for driving and you will be liable for a $154 to $274 fine each time you fail to comply. In Quebec for example if a police officer pulls you over and issues a notice for inspection you will be required to visit a road vehicle inspection agent.įailure to inspect your vehicle makes you liable for a $438 to $865 fine. In some cases your vehicle may even get taken off the road and require an additional inspection before you can legally drive it again. You may also be required to remove your tint incurring additional costs, and not complying can incur additional costs often around $600 range. Penalties for illegal window tint vary for each province, but you can typically expect a $100 fine if caught by the police. Ontario law does not restrict tinting and darkness on your back side windows and rear window. Thus, tinting front side windows should be done only at your own risk. It only says windows must not substantially reduce vision inside the vehicle. However, Ontario law does not expressly allow aftermarket tinting on front side windows nor does it specify exact VLT percentage. Vehicle inspection regulations also permit 70% VLT, meaning your vehicle will pass inspection if front side windows allow over 70% light transmittance. Here are common window tint percentages: 5 Tint: Also known as 'limo tint,' this percentage blocks out 95 of the visible light, allowing only 5 to enter the vehicle. It is up to each individual police officer to determine whether your tint “substantially” obscures vision inside your vehicle.įront side windows may have 70% VLT ( visible light transmission) only if originally manufactured as such. The VLT percentage ranges from 0 to 100, with lower percentages allowing less light to pass through. We strongly suggest not installing window tint on windshield or front side windows, as any percentage could technically result in a fine. any window to the direct left or right of the driver’s seat substantially obscures the interior of the motor vehicle when viewed from outside the motor vehicle According to Ontario Highway Safety Act (linked below), you may not drive a vehicle if: Ontario laws do not expressly specify whether front window tinting is legal or not. Rear window: Any tint darkness can be used.Back side windows: Any tint darkness can be used. ![]() But window tinting isn’t just about aesthetics. Front side windows: No tint recommended. Car window tints come in varying percentages, allowing you to customize your vehicles look to your liking.30% VLT strip on top 7.5 centimeters may be allowed.
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