Last updated: 4 November 2026
Our approach Xtreme Tintz recommends road-legal tint for every vehicle that is driven on public roads. We will always tell you whether the shade you choose is legal in Queensland before we start work. Queensland tint limits For cars and other light vehicles driven on Queensland roads, the light that passes through each window (visible light transmission, or VLT) must meet these minimums once film is applied: Front side windows (driver and front passenger): no darker than 35% VLT Rear side windows and rear window: no darker than 20% VLT Windscreen: no film on the main viewing area.
A tint band is allowed across the top of the windscreen only (the top 10%, or down to the highest point the wipers reach, whichever is less) Reflective or mirror films: must reflect less than 10% of light The VLT of your finished window depends on both the film and the factory glass. Many vehicles have factory-tinted rear glass, so a film rated at 20% or 35% on its own can result in a darker, non-compliant reading once fitted. We can meter your glass before quoting. Rules can change and some vehicles have different requirements. For the latest rules, check with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. If you choose a shade that isn't road legal We can install darker, non-compliant film at your request, for off-road use only. Before we do, you must: be told, in writing, which windows will not comply and why sign our Off-Road Use Only – Non-Compliant Tint Acknowledgement and Release Your invoice will state that the tint is for off-road use only. What this means for you Driving on a public road with non-compliant tint is an offence. Depending on the circumstances, you may face: fines from police or transport inspectors a defect notice requiring the film to be removed and the vehicle re-inspected problems with safety certificates (roadworthy inspections) when you sell or re-register the vehicle your insurer refusing or reducing a claim You are responsible for these outcomes, and for the cost of removing or replacing non-compliant film. Our warranty Our workmanship and the manufacturer's film warranty still cover the quality of the film and the installation, such as peeling, bubbling or fading. They do not cover fines, defect notices, removal costs, or any other loss that results from driving with non-compliant tint on a public road.
Nothing in this policy limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Questions Xtreme Tintz 4/29 Old Pacific Highway, Yatala QLD Phone: 07 2812 2431 Email: xtremetintz@outlook.com.au
