Just purchased a brand-new car and looking to have the car windows tinted professionally? Or do you already own a car and looking to replace your existing tints with better quality tints? Whichever it may be, there is more to consider when it comes to purchasing and having your tints installed, like understanding whether your tints are safe and compliant with the darkest legal tint NSW can permit.

First of all, what is considered legal in NSW may be deemed illegal in another state. Each local jurisdiction have their own laws when it comes to what is acceptable. So, if this is not your residential state, we recommend referring to our other page for other states in Australia.

What Tints Are Legal In NSW?

First, we must address VLT. VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission and this is a unit/percentage used to categorise window tints. The higher the VLT percentage the lighter the film and vice versa. Also do consider that, different sections of the car will have different levels of “maximal accepted VLT’, depending on which state you are situated in.

Always do your own research with local tint laws as these can change, for a more reflective, always double check. Values below are for your reference.

FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

The legal requirement for the front side windows is a reading of at least 35% VLT.

REAR SIDE WINDOWS

The legal requirement for the front side windows is a reading of at least 20% VLT. Meaning the rear side-car windows can be tinted at a darker shade than the front driver side. This shade can be darker for commercial vehicles – weighing over 1 tonne, has side mirrors on both sides and serving the purpose of carrying goods/tools/supplies etc.

BACK WINDOW

The legal requirement for the front side windows is a reading of at least 20% VLT. Which is on par with the rear side windows.

WINDSHIELD

The legal requirement for the front side windows, is not implied. However, it can only be applied on the top 10% strip/bar.

Other Legal Tint Law NSW Rules

i) No reflective or mirror-like tinted film

ii) Tint must be in presentable condition that shows no evidence of bubbling, cracking, discoloured and an overall aged film as this can impede on driving ability

iii) Only the top 10% of the windshield can be tinted

Minimum 0%VLT can be applied for commercial vehicles, typically like, utes, and vans where the following are adhered:
-Side mirrors on both sides of the car are intact.
-Vehicle can serve the purpose of carrying goods (tools, supplies, equipment etc – commercial purposes)

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If you are looking to have your car windows serviced , then give Schmicko a call. You can simply book our mobile tinting technician to your home. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you with any concerns that you may have.

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