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Window tint laws in Northwest Territories

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

Short answer

Front side windows in Northwest Territories: 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 Motor Vehicles 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 / reflective film.
Medical exemptionNone issued.
Typical penaltyFines under the Motor Vehicles Act.

What this means for your car

If you're driving daily in Northwest Territories, 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 Northwest Territories?

Front side windows must have at least 70% VLT.

Are rear window tints legal in Northwest Territories?

No VLT restriction.

Is there a medical exemption in Northwest Territories?

None issued.

What's the fine for illegal tint in Northwest Territories?

Fines under the Motor Vehicles Act.

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