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Window tint laws in British Columbia

Everything you can and can't tint in British Columbia, in plain language, with the statute cited at the bottom of the page.

Short answer

Front side windows in British Columbia: No aftermarket tint permitted on the driver's or front passenger's side window.

Rear side windows and back glass: Allowed as long as the vehicle has two working exterior mirrors.

Typical penalty if you're pulled over: $109 CAD ticket under MVAR s. 7.05.

WindshieldNo film on the windshield except a tinted band at the top no lower than the AS-1 line (approximately the top 75 mm).
Front side windowsNo aftermarket tint permitted on the driver's or front passenger's side window.
Rear side windowsNo VLT restriction.
Rear windowAllowed as long as the vehicle has two working exterior mirrors.
Reflective / mirrored filmMirrored / reflective film is not permitted.
Medical exemptionNone issued; RoadSafetyBC does not exempt tint.
Typical penalty$109 CAD ticket under MVAR s. 7.05.

What this means for your car

If you're driving daily in British Columbia, the safe play is: leave the front sides at factory VLT and tint the rear windows to any shade you want. Ceramic rejects the same amount of heat at a legal shade as a dark shade does — you aren't giving up performance by staying legal.

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Common questions

Can I tint the front side windows in British Columbia?

No aftermarket tint permitted on the driver's or front passenger's side window.

Are rear window tints legal in British Columbia?

Allowed as long as the vehicle has two working exterior mirrors.

Is there a medical exemption in British Columbia?

None issued; RoadSafetyBC does not exempt tint.

What's the fine for illegal tint in British Columbia?

$109 CAD ticket under MVAR s. 7.05.

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