Northwest Territories tint laws do not permit any tint on front windshield or front side windows. Back side windows and rear windshield can have any darkness.

Front Windshield

None allowed

Front Side Windows

None allowed

Back Side Windows

Any darkness

Rear Windshield

Any darkness

Window tint laws in this Canadian territory do not explicitly allow nor prohibit tinting back side windows or rear windshields. Any vehicle equipment which isn’t regulated or prohibited is legal.

Using any tint darkness level on windows behind driver is either permitted or not even regulated in every Canadian province and territory. There is no reason to believe tinting these windows would be illegal in Northwest Territories.

Northwest Territories Window Tint FAQ:

Is reflective tint allowed in Northwest Territories?

NWT tint laws prohibit using window tint with higher than normal reflection.

Are side mirrors required in Northwest Territories?

Side mirrors are not required on vehicles based on tinting. They are required in most of Canada if windows behind driver are glazed.

Are there any medical exemptions for window tint in Northwest Territories?

There are no medical exemptions for any kind of conditions which would allow for darker than normal window tint.

Do tinted windows in Northwest Territories require certificates or stickers?

By Northwest Territories laws there are no special certificate or stickers required on tint film.

VLT Preview:

Tint darkness preview is for illustrative purposes only. Actual results can vary. Tool courtesy of Car Tint Laws.

Sources & References:

You can verify all information about legal Northwest Territories tinting on the following:

  1. Northwest Territories Motor Vehicle Equipment Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act) – see Page 17, Section 58
    https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/files/legislation/motor-vehicles/motor-vehicles.r11.pdf

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Last update: November 5, 2023.