Hey everybody I curious about what % of tint everybody is using on their cars. Right now I'm thinking of either putting on 15% or 20%. Just curious if anybody that has either of these percentages has been pulled over in Ontario. I think the lowest legal percentage is like 30 % or something like that.

 

I have 35% (very light) and when getting it installed was told anything under 20% is when cops will start harassing you about it.

 

the tint limit in ontario is based on the officers discretion

 

According to the main tint installer in our region (who shall remain nameless) its legal to have 20% on the rear and side windows with the driver window being 35%, however, the majority of officers personal vehicles that he has done have been 20% all around. I intend to go 20% all around.

 

30% all around. Rear windows on the back and side have no law. You could slap metal sheets on there if you wanted. Like a cargo van.

 

legal limit is 32% for the driver and passenger window, 22% rear and rear sides.

 

Looks like everybody is doing there own thing regardless of the law, has anybody been pulled over and had any problems?

 

Jephron, I'm live in Waterloo too. What colour do you have? I'm sure I've seen your around?

 

Different jurisdictions throughout the province enforce this law differently

In Niagara, its up to the officers discretion.

Its hard to say what % would be legal and what wouldn't be because of several factors
-Time of day
-Weather (sun, clouds, rain)
-Colour of interior
-Presence of a sunroof
-Size of windows...etc

My best advice is if you get stopped, roll down your windows and if its night time, turn on the dome light

Colour coating obscuring interior

(3) No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle on which the surface of the windshield or of any window to the direct left or right of the driver’s seat has been coated with any coloured spray or other coloured or reflective material that substantially obscures the interior of the motor vehicle when viewed from outside the motor vehicle. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 73 (3).

 

I've got 20% in the front and 5% in the rear.

No one gives me a hard time because I Don't draw attention to myself.

 

I had 15% all the way around on my Talon in Ottawa for almost 6 years and never had a problem with cops. (well, in regards to window tint ) But, I will never get that dark again. I had to roll down my windows on occasion to make left turns safely, and I never felt comfortable reversing at night.

 

I'm sitting at 17% all around and as was stated the law SEEMS to state that the front windows can't be so dark as to obstruct the view of the driver. If what Eddie said is true I'm up **** creek . I wouldn't go any darker than I am right now I've gotten a few dirty looks from cops at night and as Canuck said it can be difficult to see especially in a poorly lit area.

 

yah that is the legal limit in Ontario, but like most people said. most cops don't even car let alone even know the limit. but yah 17% is getting pretty damn dark

 

Ya it is...I really like the look of the car with it especially at night but I find myself having to be extra cautious during night driving or in parking lots. A prime example being my friend's apartment, there is 1 light in her lot so I find myself pulling an Ace Ventura just trying to back up and get outta there.

Would I go this dark again, assuming I have no problems maybe but it's just somethin to be aware of when you starting getting to the lower percentages.

 

I pull an Ace Ventura when backing up too cause of my 5%!

 

lol damn thats dark, why not just black out the window all together. it's only another 5%

 

If they give you trouble just threaten to take it to court, they usually back off

 

spray paint them with glass paint lol...

 

VMango, I have an arrival blue 06, I think I may have seen you parked on king street a few times.

 

just got my tints put on the other day....20% all around..plus 5% sun strip

 

how do you like it so far?

 

Ive heard that the windshield can't have any, sides front (driver, pass) can be tinted but enough so you can see inside, the rears and the rear glass can be tinted up to 5%.

 

correct the windsheild can't have anything but you cannot legaly have 5% along your rear

 

^^^why would it be illegal to put a sun strip on the windshield??? ...i see it on alot of cars

 

i love my tints...i think 20% all around is the way to go!