When it comes to window hues, depending on where you live, it dictates regulations, whether window shades are legal, and if so, how dark they can be. But here in Alberta, there are a few other considerations drivers need to keep in mind when it comes to tinting their windows. In the province of Manitoba, you have the right to have a window tint on the windshield. The tint must not extend more than 12.7 centimeters (or five inches) from the top of the windshield through the glass and must not allow less than 25% of visible light to pass through, meaning it allows at least 25% of visible sunlight to enter. (That`s a relatively dark hue, for the record.) Front side windows in Manitoba can have a window tint of 50% VLT or lighter, while rear side windows can be darker, with a maximum low VLT of 35%, offering plenty of privacy and excellent UV and heat resistance. (Note, however, that even a much brighter hue can block up to 99% of UV light.) The rear window of vehicles in Manitoba may be tinted in the dark, provided both exterior mirrors are present. Manitoba`s Staining Act allows for a deviation of up to 5% in the darkness of window colour and no certificate or sticker is required. You also can`t make eye contact with other drivers on the road if you can`t see them. This can mean the difference between a collision or not. If I cross an uncontrolled intersection (no traffic lights) and the driver giving way to me has not looked in my direction on my approach, I will pay attention to overtaking in case they retreat in front of me. If they tinted their windows, I can`t see if they were looking in my direction or not. The same applies to eye contact with pedestrians.
There is no doubt that there are certainly benefits associated with tinted windows, but other questions may arise. Things like «How dark can my windows be?» or «How much do window tints cost?» are some of the most common questions. Before making an appointment for window tint, take the time to familiarize yourself with the laws governing the tint of your car in Alberta and the rest of Canada. Even if you visit another area, it is still possible to get a fine. In Saskatchewan, no windshield tint is allowed, even if it is factory installed, and certainly no aftermarket window tint can be applied to the windshield. Side windshields of vehicles must not have tinted windows in Saskatchewan, these are the windows next to the driver and front passenger. On the other hand, in the rear side windows of Saskatchewan vehicles, that is, all the windows behind the row of driver`s seats, whether it is an extra row in a sedan or truck crew cab, or multiple rows in a larger bus, van or SUV, any obscurity of window tint can be applied. The rear window, also known as the rear window, of vehicles in Saskatchewan can also be tinted until dark, including a complete blackout vaccination that blocks any view of the cabin from the outside. Two side mirrors are always required on all modern vehicles in Saskatchewan, whether or not there is a tint. Vehicles in Saskatchewan do not need to have a manufacturer`s colour certification or driver-affixed stickers confirming colour compliance.
Fines for violating Saskatchewan`s auto dyeing laws start at $115 and go up to $150, and multiple fines can be imposed on the same vehicle if the illegal tint is not replaced promptly. Most drivers clearly understand that it is illegal to have a tinted windshield, for example, but they put it on anyway. Many of them are willing to take the risk of being fined or ticketed. It is important to know what is illegal with respect to window tint laws in Alberta. Here`s an overview of Alberta`s window tint laws: The same goes for heat resistance. Some assume that the degree of heat deflection they have on the front glass is already present in the back glass due to factory tint. Nothing could be further from the truth. Aside from the tinted look, these windows do very little to stop the heat. Yes, any form of window tint is illegal in Alberta. Nevertheless, many drivers continue to ring their windows.
Alberta has tinted glass regulations, and failure to comply can result in a fine. Many people know what is illegal and what is legal in Alberta. However, it is always possible to find someone who makes excuses, such as the fact that the vehicle was bought this way or that other people do it too. Alberta has different colour laws depending on the type of window. Alberta`s Traffic Safety Act regulates window tint in the province. The term «tinted windows» describes all windows that are treated with a coating or film that changes color or reduces the transmission of light through the windows compared to the original state of the window. The regulations for transparent or non-reflective window tints are different. Many owners of such vehicles often choose to have tinted only the front windows to match the rear, believing that they are already adjusted with the rear windows. Alberta`s vehicle equipment laws prohibit the installation of window tints on the windshield and front side windows. Any darkness can be used on the rear and rear windows. First of all, yes, window tinting is legal in Alberta, but location and darkness have certain regulations. According to Alberta`s vehicle equipment laws, it is illegal to tint your windshield.
In addition, you can also tint your front driver`s side and untinted passenger windows. But you can tint your rear and side windows to the shade you want, as long as you have left and right side mirrors. Well, when it comes to tinting or «glazing» your windshield, unless it came that way and was installed by the car manufacturer, you can`t add it. Only transparent and untinted antifreeze screens or window stickers are permitted and permitted, provided they do not impair the driver`s eyesight. Please note that the accuracy, completeness, relevance or timeliness of the content is not guaranteed. We are not lawyers or law firms and do not provide legal advice. We recommend that you consult a lawyer or other appropriate professional if you wish to obtain legal advice. Many tinting companies ignore these regulations and tint all the windows you want. In fact, tinting workshops can do this without risk or liability.
This is because although it is illegal for you to drive with tinted (filmed) windshields, it is not illegal to put them on. Ultimately, the risk of a ticket rests with the driver and the discretion of the law enforcement officers who pass you. Law enforcement agencies use a colorimeter that measures visible light transmission (VLT) from window film and glass for illegal tinting. I want my windows tinted, but I don`t know what the law is? I found out by Googling that it`s illegal to ring, but what if that`s how the car leaves the factory? I also see a lot of people on the street with very dark hues on the front where you can`t even see them. One of the many reasons why you are not allowed to tint windshields at all. Most people can take the plunge to get their window tints without fully understanding the tinting laws here in Alberta, so to make your dyeing process easier, here`s everything you need to know about legal window tinting in Alberta. If you drive a truck or SUV built in the last decade, it`s probably equipped with factory-tinted glass on all windows behind the front doors. Windshield tint is not permitted in Alberta, whether it is a factory-installed window tint or an aftermarket window tint. Although the original manufacturer`s glazing is allowed on the windshield and can block some of the UV light, no tint is allowed that darkens the windshield. Side windshields may also not have window tint in Alberta.
This means that the windows next to the driver and front passenger must be completely untinted. Rear side windows, which are any row behind the row of driver`s seats, whether it is a single additional row in a car or truck cab or multiple rows in a van or large SUV, may have a dark window tint. The rear window, also known as the rear windshield, of vehicles in Alberta can also be tinted until nightfall, including complete privacy, blocking any view of the outside. Two side mirrors are required if a colour is present, although no official colour certification or identification sticker should be present. Seriously, what`s the point of tinting windshields? Get caught and it`s at least a towing or repair ticket. Most new cars are equipped with some sort of transparent UV protection built into the windshields anyway. Our information on Alberta`s window tint laws was last updated and revised in 2022. Our items are constantly reviewed for accuracy by our Canadian traffic law experts, but if any of the information we provide is not up to date or accurate, please contact us so we can resolve the issue.