
Saskatchewan · 2026 reference
Window tint laws in Saskatchewan
Everything you can and can't tint in Saskatchewan, in plain language, with the statute cited at the bottom of the page.
Short answer
Front side windows in Saskatchewan: Front side windows must let at least 70% of light through.
Rear side windows and back glass: No VLT restriction if the vehicle has two exterior side mirrors.
Typical penalty if you're pulled over: Fines around $115 CAD.
| Windshield | Top strip only, above the AS-1 line. |
|---|---|
| Front side windows | Front side windows must let at least 70% of light through. |
| Rear side windows | No VLT restriction. |
| Rear window | No VLT restriction if the vehicle has two exterior side mirrors. |
| Reflective / mirrored film | No mirror-finish film. |
| Medical exemption | SGI reviews exemption requests case-by-case with a physician's letter. |
| Typical penalty | Fines around $115 CAD. |
What this means for your car
If you're driving daily in Saskatchewan, 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.
Common questions
Can I tint the front side windows in Saskatchewan?
Front side windows must let at least 70% of light through.
Are rear window tints legal in Saskatchewan?
No VLT restriction if the vehicle has two exterior side mirrors.
Is there a medical exemption in Saskatchewan?
SGI reviews exemption requests case-by-case with a physician's letter.
What's the fine for illegal tint in Saskatchewan?
Fines around $115 CAD.
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