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Window tint laws in Newfoundland & Labrador

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

Short answer

Front side windows in Newfoundland & Labrador: 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 under the Highway Traffic Act.

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 filmNo mirrored film.
Medical exemptionReviewed case-by-case with physician's letter.
Typical penaltyFines under the Highway Traffic Act.

What this means for your car

If you're driving daily in Newfoundland & Labrador, 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 Newfoundland & Labrador?

Front side windows must have at least 70% VLT.

Are rear window tints legal in Newfoundland & Labrador?

No VLT restriction.

Is there a medical exemption in Newfoundland & Labrador?

Reviewed case-by-case with physician's letter.

What's the fine for illegal tint in Newfoundland & Labrador?

Fines under the Highway Traffic Act.

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