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At Just Tinting, we often get asked what the darkest legal window tint is you can tint your car with, without breaking the law.

The reason we have strict window tinting laws here in Queensland is to keep our roads safe. If the tint is too dark, it can significantly reduce the driver’s visibility and put you, your passengers, and other drivers in great danger. We help you make sure that the window film applied to your vehicle stays within the legal limits.

In Queensland, we have the following rules in place that you should familiarise yourself with before having any tinting film applied to your car. The darkness – or rather transparency of your window film – is measured in VLT (visible light transmission). The lower the VLT percentage, the darker the film.

It’s important to know that each of your car’s windows has different VLT requirements.

Window Tinting Laws in Queensland, Australia

These are the laws you must consider when seeking the darkest legal window tint for your vehicle in Queensland.

Windshield

Only the uppermost 10% of your windshield may have window tint applied to it with a VLT of 35% or over.

Front Side Windows

Your driver and front-seat passenger windows must have a VLT of 35% or over.

Rear Side Windows

The side windows at the rear must have a VLT of at least 20%.

Rear Window

Your vehicle’s rear window also must have a VLT of 20% or over.

Reference for the Darkest Legal Window Tint in Bundaberg, Queensland

Reference for the darkest legal window tint in QLD - Just Tinting Bundaberg

Other Important QLD Laws To Consider When Looking for the Darkest Legal Window Tint

  • Reflective or mirror-like tinted film is not permitted above 10% reflectance level.
  • Bubbled, damaged, discoloured or otherwise deteriorated film which impacts the driver’s vision is not allowed.
  • If any side windows or the rear window are tinted, your vehicle must have dual exterior rearview mirrors.
  • Factory-made glass on windshields may have up to 75% VLT or 70% for vehicles built before 1971.
  • Tint on vehicle’s interior windows must have over 70% VLT when factory-made, and no less than 35% with aftermarket tint.

Source: https://www.tinting-laws.com/australia/queensland/


If you are looking to get your car windows tinted in Bundaberg, our team can help you choose the right window film for your vehicle and have it installed quickly and professionally.

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