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Window tint laws in New Brunswick

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

Short answer

Front side windows in New Brunswick: Front side windows must have at least 70% VLT.

Rear side windows and back glass: No VLT restriction.

Typical penalty if you're pulled over: Fines start around $172.50 CAD.

WindshieldTop strip only.
Front side windowsFront side windows must have at least 70% VLT.
Rear side windowsNo VLT restriction.
Rear windowNo VLT restriction.
Reflective / mirrored filmReflective / mirrored film is not permitted.
Medical exemptionCase-by-case with medical documentation.
Typical penaltyFines start around $172.50 CAD.

What this means for your car

If you're driving daily in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick?

Front side windows must have at least 70% VLT.

Are rear window tints legal in New Brunswick?

No VLT restriction.

Is there a medical exemption in New Brunswick?

Case-by-case with medical documentation.

What's the fine for illegal tint in New Brunswick?

Fines start around $172.50 CAD.

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