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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 — clear or very light tint only.

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 — clear or very light tint only.
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

If you're driving daily in Quebec, 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 Quebec?

Front side windows must have at least 70% VLT — clear or very light tint only.

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).

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