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Window tint laws in Manitoba

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

Short answer

Front side windows in Manitoba: Front side windows must have at least 50% VLT after film.

Rear side windows and back glass: No VLT restriction if the vehicle has two exterior mirrors.

Typical penalty if you're pulled over: Fines start around $203 CAD.

WindshieldTop strip only — no full-windshield film.
Front side windowsFront side windows must have at least 50% VLT after film.
Rear side windowsNo VLT restriction.
Rear windowNo VLT restriction if the vehicle has two exterior mirrors.
Reflective / mirrored filmReflective film is not permitted.
Medical exemptionManitoba Public Insurance may authorize film for medical need.
Typical penaltyFines start around $203 CAD.

What this means for your car

If you're driving daily in Manitoba, 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 Manitoba?

Front side windows must have at least 50% VLT after film.

Are rear window tints legal in Manitoba?

No VLT restriction if the vehicle has two exterior mirrors.

Is there a medical exemption in Manitoba?

Manitoba Public Insurance may authorize film for medical need.

What's the fine for illegal tint in Manitoba?

Fines start around $203 CAD.

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