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Window tint laws in Ontario

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

Short answer

Front side windows in Ontario: Front side windows must let 70% or more of light through when combined with the factory glass — tint is effectively not allowed.

Rear side windows and back glass: No VLT restriction — any shade is legal.

Typical penalty if you're pulled over: Set fine ~$110 CAD per offence under HTA s.73(3).

WindshieldNo aftermarket film on the windshield except a narrow tinted strip at the top (above the AS-1 line).
Front side windowsFront side windows must let 70% or more of light through when combined with the factory glass — tint is effectively not allowed.
Rear side windowsNo VLT restriction — any shade is legal.
Rear windowNo VLT restriction — any shade is legal.
Reflective / mirrored filmNo mirrored or reflective film that obstructs the driver's view.
Medical exemptionNone issued by Ontario for tint.
Typical penaltySet fine ~$110 CAD per offence under HTA s.73(3).

What this means for your car

If you're driving daily in Ontario, 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 Ontario?

Front side windows must let 70% or more of light through when combined with the factory glass — tint is effectively not allowed.

Are rear window tints legal in Ontario?

No VLT restriction — any shade is legal.

Is there a medical exemption in Ontario?

None issued by Ontario for tint.

What's the fine for illegal tint in Ontario?

Set fine ~$110 CAD per offence under HTA s.73(3).

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