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Here are the auto film regulations pertaining each state, simply click on the file relevant to you.

SA regulations, 010110 (179 KB)

NSW Regulation (530 KB)

VIC Regulations (605 KB)

QLD Regulations (433 KB)

WA Regulations (200 KB)

TAS Regulations (43 KB)

ACT Regulations (45 KB)

NT Regulations (434 KB)

Australian Auto Tinting Laws 

All States and Territories in Australia stipulate a maximum darkness, known as minimum light transmission level or VLT, of 35% on all vehicle windows (excluding the front windscreen, which cannot have any window film, except for a visor strip across the top). The only exception is NT, which allows a minimum VLT of 16% for windows behind the driver.

Automotive films supplied by WFAANZ member manufacturers are low reflectivity, as the law states window film on vehicles must not be reflective. Reflective films are even more dangerous than illegally dark windows. All Police Forces and Transport Departments are very vigilant on defecting vehicles with reflective films. Reflective films are the shiny silver and bronze films, which can be “fader” films changing from dark to reflective, solid reflective films or sometimes shapes such as flames or similar.

Commercial vehicle tinting laws differ in most States and Territories - so ensure you know the rules before you tint a commercial vehicle. Typically, any darkness film is allowed behind the driver in commercial vehicles. ‘Commercial vehicles’ do not mean 4WDs, but rather vehicles registered as a commercial type.

WFAANZ is dedicated to ensuring compliance of our members with government regulations. Failure to comply with tinting laws can result in fines, insurance cancellation and even criminal charges if a vehicle is involved in an accident and its illegally dark windows are considered a contributing factor - so you are doing your client a disservice if you fit their car with illegal film.

Remember, modifying a vehicle with illegally dark windows renders that vehicle UNROADWORTHY!        

New Zealand Auto Tinting Laws

Window film enhances the appeal of a vehicle while making it cooler, safer and more comfortable. Yet there are some rules you need to be aware of, as outlined here.

For clarification, simply visit your local WFAANZ window film installer as they will advise you on the most suitable and legal film for your needs.

What is VLT?

VLT stands for visual light transmittance.

The amount of visible light that passes through a vehicle's window is measured in a VLT percentage. The lower the VLT percentage, the darker the film. Clear glass has a VLT of approximately 85%.

Which windows in my vehicle can I have film applied to?
The only films allowed on windscreens are anti-glare bands that extend no lower than the bottom of the sun visor, and stone guards on trucks and buses.

On any car, the darkest legal tint is 35% VLT on all windows, including the front side windows (on either side of the driver), rear windows, side rear windows and back windows. Please note that a station wagon has the same classification as a car.

Class MA is a passenger car.

Vans, 4WDs and SUVs can have any degree of dark tint behind the driver's door.

Vehicles like stretch limousines or hearses have the same restrictions on the windscreen and front side windows, but can have any VLT level of film applied to the rear, side rear and back windows.

Any vehicle with a film applied to a window that is further back than the driver's seat must have external rear view mirrors on each side.

Vehicles with factory tinted glass may have lower than 35% VLT. In these instances, each window is marked as AS3 glass.

Mirror film or partial mirror film is not allowed in any vehicle.

For more information please visit the Land Transport website,  http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/certifiers/virm-in-service-wof-only/general-05-v3.pdf.

How are window films checked?
Windows can be checked by using a calibrated VLT meter or by using a 35% VLT card, which is available from WFAANZ.

WFAANZ installers use a VLT label, available for purchase from WFAANZ (email info@wfaanz.org.nz to order). 

You are not required by law to have an official WFAANZ label, but doing so can make the WoF or CoF inspection easier.

Members of the New Zealand branch of WFAANZ can check VLT levels and attach a label if the film complies with the law (they may charge for this service).