Australia window tint laws are different in certain territories and states. This article provides all relevant information about window tinting laws in South Australia (SA).
South Australia Window Tint Laws
- Windshield: Only uppermost 10% of windshield may be tinted.
- Front side windows: Must have more than 35% VLT.
- Back side windows: Must have more than 20% VLT.
- Rear window: Must have more than 20% VLT.
In South Australia (SA) windshields may only have a tinted strip on top, equaling to either 10% of total windshield area, or the portion of the windshield above the reach of windshield wipers, whichever is greater. Windscreen must have at least 70% light transmission (factory made), but aftermarket modifications are not allowed.
Front side windows can have 35% VLT, while back side windows and rear window may have 20% VLT or more.
20% light transmission regulation on windows behind driver has been in effect since February 2018.
Other SA tint laws:
- Reflective or mirror-like tinted film is not permitted above 10% reflectance level.
- Front windscreen may have 70% VLT in case vehicle was manufactured before 1971.
- Interior car windows must have over 70% light transmission.
- “Goods vehicles” such as panel vans can have any tint level on windows behind driver.
SA tint law sources:
Government of South Australia, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure – Window Tinting on Vehicles (.pdf file, 346kb; mirror link; last retrieval February 2020).
