It is important that you follow the laws on the tinting of car windows in Australia. As a car owner, you are responsible for knowing the rules and probing your car window. If not, you may receive a ticket or fine. Don`t let the idea of a tinted window ticket stop you from enjoying the benefits of car glass tint. If you want your car windows to be tinted, you should do your research and follow accordingly. Most of these rules are about the hue state – it can not be blistered or chipped. So as long as you opt for a high-quality installer and supplier, you should be well on this front. The general rules for windshields are the same in most parts of the country. Only the top 10% of the glass can be tinted and the tinted area must be above the top of the windshield wipers. This is enough to help with the glare of the sun. If you have tinted windows that do not meet these requirements, contact your local car window dyeing company. In addition to being familiar with the local rules in your area, they should also recommend the best material you can get. In the case of some jurisdictions where shade laws are different, you should consider using car shades, which are legal in both cases.

This can save you from frequent roadside checks by law enforcement or additional problems. Make sure you have proof of percentage of hue. You can obtain this proof by having a certificate from your dyeing company. The certificate must be signed and include the date and time of the hue and the percentage of hue. In case your windows already have 70% VLT tint, installing spare films with an additional 65% would make them illegal throughout the AU. Installing an illegal shade can also lead to the invalidity of your auto insurance with some companies, as it can be considered an unauthorized modification of the vehicle and can contribute to an accident. This article will give you a brief overview of Australia`s window tint laws for each region and other regulations related to these vehicle modifications. Always make sure that the tint of your glass is legal. Never ring your windshields and make sure you only ring with more than 35% on the side windows and 20-35% VLT on the windows behind the driver. You should always make sure that you only use the shade allowed by law. Consider having a printed copy of the relevant laws and the original packaging or tinted film certificate in your vehicle. This can often help you avoid unnecessary problems with police officers.

Since we are very familiar with tint laws in the U.S. and other countries, we consider Australian laws to be quite generous. Many countries do not allow VLT below 70% on windshields. Have you ever noticed how boring and distracting it is to drive behind a car that has extremely bright and bright taillights? If your car windows are tinted, you can reduce the amount of light that enters your vehicle. It also helps reduce glare. Australia`s vehicle safety regulations allow all states and territories to set different limits on window tinting. Most regions have similar laws on umbrella shade, but some regulations may be different. All passenger cars in Victoria are allowed to have the following tint requirements: Most Australian territories allow the tint of the windows behind the driver, which is darker than 35% VLT on some vehicles. Here are the Australian vehicle design codes to help you classify your vehicle: In the Northern Territory, you are allowed to have the following shade levels: There are certain tolerances for darker shades behind the front side window in NT* and WA*. 35% is a significant level of darkness and anything lower can make it very difficult to drive at night, and the vast majority of drivers will never need to keep ringing.

Be sure to check out our fabulous shadow tester to get an overview of the difference between the VLT percentage! Most new vehicles are made with tinted windows. Australia allows these windows (including windshields) to have a visible light transmission of up to 70%. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has the following rules and regulations for car glass tinting: Most of these factory tinted windows (OEMs) have 70% to 92% VLT. The total light transmission value (VLT) includes both factory-made shade and aftermarket hue combined. Are you planning to ring your car window? The tint of the car`s window is an advantageous addition to any vehicle. If your car`s windows are tinted, you can rest assured that the interior of your car will be cooler and warmer in the summer. You don`t want to get stuck with a ticket for tinted windows that aren`t allowed in your area. It can give you a stressful moment of having to pay a fine and go to court. You can avoid all of this by simply doing research and asking questions. In addition, an illegal shade can even be used as evidence against you in court in the event of a serious traffic accident. Tinting on the windscreen or front side windows of commercial vehicles is not permitted.

If so, they only need to be on the top 10% of the windshield. All tinted windows in Western Australia must have a label indicating the percentage of light transmission. When it comes to Australian regulations, standards, laws, rules and guidelines for vehicle window tinting, it is generally accepted to have a car glass tint of at least 35% visible light transmission (VLT). The 35% and 50% VLTs are legally suitable for existing tinted vehicle windows. You can only tint the top 10% of windshields in Australia. This is usually above the top range of your windshield wipers. In the case of these vehicles, all the windows behind the driver may have some degree of darkness from the tint of the windows, but the windows next to the driver must always have more than 35% VLT. The second digit is reflectivity.

The rules on reflectivity are fairly uniform throughout the country. They basically limit it to 10%. This means that it should be the same as untreated glass. In other words, you can`t get a mirror or a distorting tint on your car`s windows. When you choose the shade of your window, you will see a few different numbers. However, there are two that you need to keep in mind to make sure you`re following the law: the penalties and exact fees for illegal glass tints vary for each state and territory. If you have any questions about which shade is right for your car, or if you would like to see our range of shades in person, please visit our Brisbane Northside Window Tinting showroom. We regularly dye car windows for customers throughout the Moreton Bay area, from Petrie to North Lakes, from Petrie to Murrumba Downs and everywhere in between.

The table below gives a quick overview of Australia`s opening hue laws for each state or territory. Be sure to click on the links to see a more detailed breakdown of all the dyeing laws! Do not hesitate to contact us at Premier Film Distribution for your car dyeing needs. Premier Film Distribution has been a leader in window film applications in Australia for over 20 years.