window tinting

[why?]

Originally Posted by Karel

It is true that it's illegal in BC and Alberta, however, province like Ontario does allow window tinting in the front. Details are as follows:



What are the laws of automotive window tinting?
The laws regarding window film vary from province to province. The following are a summation of the laws in each province:

British Columbia - No film is permitted on the driver compartment, right and left. Any film may be installed on the side windows behind the driver. Any film may be applied to the rear window, provided the vehicle has 2 exterior rear view mirrors.

Alberta - Same as British Columbia.

Saskatchewan - Same as British Columbia.

Manitoba - For driver compartment, right and left, the minimum visible light transmittance, net, is 50%. The maximum visible light transmittance, net, is 35%. For windows behind the driver compartment, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance, net, is 35%. Where film is installed behind the driver compartment, 2 external rear view mirrors are required. The net figures that are allowed are enforced at plus or minus 5%.

Ontario - For the driver compartment, right and left, no film can be installed that would substantially obscure visibility from the exterior. Behind the driver compartment, any film can be installed.

Quebec - For the driver compartment, right and left, the minimum Visible Light Transmittance is 70% on automotive net basis. Any film may be installed behind the driver compartment, provided the vehicle is outfitted with 2 exterior rear view mirrors.

New Brunswick - Same as Ontario.

Prince Edward Island - Same as British Columbia.

Nova Scotia - No film is permitted on any glazing surface.

Newfoundland - Same as Ontario.

NOTE: Laws vary from province to province and may change at any time. Courage Distributing recommends you call your local Authorized SUN-GARD Dealer for the most current regulations in your province.

I'd say that is complicated, except every state in the US has it own laws.