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Hi there,
My understanding for window tinting is that the darkest legal tint on an “MA” vehicle is 35% VLT for all windows, whilst for an “MB” or “MC” vehicle, only the front windows have to be 35% VLT.
I’m trying to distinguish if my 2009 Toyota Voxy can be classed as an MB front controlled passenger vehicle, or if it is considered solely an MA vehicle. My understanding is that an MA vehicle is considered a sedan, station wagon etc, whilst vans, 4WDs and SUVs are not considered MA vehicles. I’ve been told that I can’t go any darker than a 35% VLT on my back windows when trying to get an online quote for window tinting. However, I believe it’s a pretty grey area when considering the ruling is in terms of whether or not the middle of the steering wheel is in the front quarter of the vehicle (which is questionable from both sides of yes and no). I’ve seen vehicles such as Nissan NV200 passenger vans have darker than 35% VLT on rear windows and believe that the Voxy isn’t too indifferent.
I’d love to get my back windows darkened for privacy as I’m turning the vehicle into a self contained campervan but want to ensure that what I’m doing is in-fact road legal.
I guess my overall questions are: what constitutes an MB vehicle? Can a Toyota Voxy be considered an MB vehicle, and if not, why not? Does removing the seats in the vehicle (besides the driver and passenger seats) allow me to darken the tint past 35% VLT for all windows apart from the front ones?
I know it’s a lot of questions to answer, thank you in advance!
Matt :)
Hi Matt,
Here is a guide to help determine the class of vehicle you have....
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/vehicle-types/vehicle-classes-and-standards/vehicle-classes
You can also call the NZTA to see what class is listed on you registration.
And here is a up-to-date guide on tinting from the virm..
https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vision/glazing
This should help you to determine the level of tinting you can have once you have worked out the class of your vehicle.
Cheers, thank you Ian!