Nunavut tint laws prohibit using window tint on front windshield or front side windows. Back side windows and rear windshield may have any darkness.

Front Windshield

No tint allowed

Front Side Windows

No tint allowed

Back Side Windows

Any darkness

Rear Windshield

Any darkness

Nunavut drivers should always avoid tinting front side windows or front windshield. Laws explicitly prohibits this.

Tinting back side windows or rear windshield in this Canadian territory is not specifically allowed nor prohibited. Any tint darkness on windows behind driver is permitted in nearly every province and territory.

Any vehicle equipment which isn’t regulated or prohibited is considered legal. Therefore, there is no reason to believe tinting windows behind driver would be illegal in Nunavut.

Last update: February 20, 2024.

Nunavut Window Tint FAQ:

Is reflective tint allowed in Nunavut?

NU laws do not specifically prohibit using window tint with higher than normal reflection. For safety of other drivers, you should avoid using any glazing which causes glare.

Are side mirrors required in Nunavut?

Side mirrors (sometimes referred to as side wings) are not required on vehicles regardless of tint. In some parts of Canada they are required if any windows behind driver are glazed.

Are there any medical exemptions for window tint in Nunavut?

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

Do tinted windows in Nunavut require certificates or stickers?

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

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Sources & References:

Our information about Nunavut tinting laws can be verified on the following:

  1. Nunavut Consolidation of Motor Vehicles Act (see section 141: Obstruction of view by windshield stickers on page 84)
    https://www.canlii.org/en/nu/laws/stat/rsnwt-nu-1988-c-m-16/latest/rsnwt-nu-1988-c-m-16.html

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