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Quebec · 2026 reference

Window tint laws in Quebec

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

Short answer

Front side windows in Quebec: 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 s. 258 of the Highway Safety Code (~$60–$100).

WindshieldNo film on the windshield.
Front side windowsFront side windows must have at least 70% VLT.
Rear side windowsNo VLT restriction.
Rear windowNo VLT restriction.
Reflective / mirrored filmNo mirror-effect film that reflects light.
Medical exemptionSAAQ issues an exemption for verified photosensitivity conditions.
Typical penaltyFines under s. 258 of the Highway Safety Code (~$60–$100).

What this means for your car

In Quebec, the front-side requirement is Front side windows must have at least 70% VLT.The rear-window rule is No VLT restriction. We publish the provincial figures; your shade choice is yours.

Common questions

Can I tint the front side windows in Quebec?

Front side windows must have at least 70% VLT.

Are rear window tints legal in Quebec?

No VLT restriction.

Is there a medical exemption in Quebec?

SAAQ issues an exemption for verified photosensitivity conditions.

What's the fine for illegal tint in Quebec?

Fines under s. 258 of the Highway Safety Code (~$60–$100).