Canada window tint laws are different in each province, and this article provides all relevant information about window tinting laws in Manitoba.
Manitoba window tint laws overview:
- Windshield: Top 127mm (5 inches) may be tinted with no less than 25% VLT.
- Front side windows: Must have over 50% VLT (blocks less than 50% of total light).
- Back side windows: Must have 35% VLT or more (blocks 65% of light or less).
- Rear window: Any darkness can be used in case the vehicle has both left and right outside rear view mirrors.
In Manitoba you are allowed to tint only the top portion of the windshield up to 12.7 centimeters, exactly 5 inches. If the tint is in a uniform shade (same darkness over the whole 5″ area) the tint may not block more than 75% of light. In case of a gradual gradient light transmission may not be reduced below 5% in top 64mm, and 25% in the area between 64mm and 127mm from the top of the windshield.
Front side windows may be tinted but must pass through 50% or more light. Light reflection on front passenger windows may not be over 35%. Back side windows may not block more than 65% or light. In case back side windows block over 50% of light you must use dual external rear view mirrors, which isn’t the case in other provinces.
Rear window may not block more than 30% of light, however if tint is applied Manitoba as well as the rest of Canada requires your vehicle to have exterior rear view mirrors on left and right side.
Manitoba window tint laws also permit a 5% variance when testing windows with a light transmission meter device.
Other Manitoba tint laws:
- Reflective tint: Maximum of 35% for front and back side windows, no reflection permitted on windshield and rear window.
- Side mirrors: Mandatory if rear side windows block over 50% of light.
- Medical exemptions: None.
- Certificate requirements: None.
- Tint sticker requirements: None.
