Window Tinting Illegal On Front!!!!

[Alps]

Cant believe this, read the link!

http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/news_legal_update.asp

SUX!

 

[sym]

Daaayum !!!

Well - I think I'll just stick with my full set of rear blinds then . . . the only reason i would have considered Tints in the future was to have the fronts done



I wonder how strict they will be on enforcing it ? There must be hundreds of thousands of cars out there with just light tinting on the front windows.

S.

 

[mapleleaf]

I got mine done recently using 25% light tints on front side windows - I actually had the same light tint all round . The installer did advise me of the new regulations and were happy to proceed but at my own risk.

As the cars were registered before the new regs took force, I reckoned on being okay. I think a brand new car with front side tints is asking for trouble though. Trouble is also that plain glass looks so naff if the rest are tinted .

 

[Alps]

Steve,

regulation apparently states that window must let 75% of light in, apparently only the standard tinted glass does this! I have the pentegon light smoke done but this is supposed to be too dark too! Ive had mine 2 years now but the law applies to all apperenntly!

lets see how we get on! might have to drive around with windows open!!

 

[mercmanuk]

had mine done last week by pentagon rochdale,they never mentioned anything about this regulation,i think a phone call is in order!!

 

[pammy]

Recently there was a report of a local case where the police stopped a woman driving something like a Voyager or Jeep that was fully tinted. They refused to let her drive the vehicle any further saying the tint was far too dark and that the car was dangerous.

 

[mrfiepro]

I had my W210 done all round about 8 weeks ago. I had trouble finding someone that would do it.

Finally found someone to do it and they suggested a light smoke on the front going slightly darker for the rear sides and then fully dark at the rear. I am very pleased with the results.

The tinter had an interesting reason for the legislation and it was that the police wanted to see what you were upto, on the phone, doing make up (not me of course)...picking nose etc.etc. and had nothing to do with road safety, sound familiar doesn't it (speed cameras)

He also rattled off a endless list of countries where it is perfectly legal to have tinted windows in the front.

Tonies Cronies at it again

 

[WLeg]

What's the difference between driving with say 50% tints on the windows, and wearing sunglasses ?

Sometimes the law seems slightly odd.....


WL

 

[Flyer]

What's the difference between driving with say 50% tints on the windows, and wearing sunglasses ?

Sometimes the law seems slightly odd.....


WL

You wouldn't wear sunglasses at night? (Unless you're like my mate Dan )

 

[jaymanek]

Its amazing how many tinted cars there are. I went home last night from London to Coventry, must have counted at least 10 with heavy tinting. (mostly ganster style BMW's)

Jay

 

[Aswall]

A woman was pulled by the police on my road for this earlier in the year. She was driving an ML with dark tints all round and had to put the side windows down so she could see if there was anything coming at the junction, unfortunately she did this whilst alongside a police car which was in front of me waiting to turn left. On my way home that night I noticed the car was still there so they must have told her she couldn't drive it any further, and I have to say I agree, god knows how many accidents are caused this way and I bet she wouldn't have put her windows down if it was pelting with rain!

 

[Flip]

The tinter had an interesting reason for the legislation and it was that the police wanted to see what you were upto, on the phone, doing make up (not me of course)...picking nose etc.etc. and had nothing to do with road safety, sound familiar doesn't it (speed cameras)

He also rattled off a endless list of countries where it is perfectly legal to have tinted windows in the front.

Tonies Cronies at it again

Heh heh

"A bloke down at the bodyshop said it, so it must be true..."

:bannana:

 

[Ralph]

Just read the following on the Department of Transports site and the VOSA site. Seems to contradict previous posts. Light tinting still seems to be legal.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_roads/documents/page/dft_roads_506860-04.hcsp#P345_19528

Glazing In Road Vehicles....
Tinted film
C&U# Regulation 32 does not specifically prohibit any window from having a tinted film applied, but a window with a tinted film which takes light transmittance levels below those specified above could be interpreted as contravening the Regulation.

If a vehicle's windows were excessively tinted by the use of stick-on film or a spray, there may be a contravention of C&U# Regulation 30. This requires that all glass or other materials fitted must be maintained in such a condition that it does not obscure the vision of the driver. Again, it does not specifically prohibit those windows from having a tinted film applied, but doing so could be interpreted as contravening the Regulation.

You should also be aware that C&U# Regulation 100(1) requires:

a motor vehicle, and all its parts and accessories;

the number of passengers carried, and the manner in which any passengers are carried in or on a vehicle; and

the weight, distribution, packing and adjustment of the load of a vehicle,

to be at all times such that no danger is caused, or is likely to be caused, to any person in or on a vehicle or on a road.

AND
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/newsevents/newsreleases/16-02-04blackoutblitz.htm

16-02-04 Blackout Blitz


The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has started a blitz on drivers who have illegally tinted windows. The crackdown follows concerns that have been raised over the number of vehicles being driven with heavily tinted windscreens and front side windows. Many drivers do not realise that their vision is significantly impaired when looking through tinted glass and are often unaware that heavy tinted glass is illegal.

VOSA are now stopping vehicles with tinted windows and checking them for opacity using specialised equipment. If the windows are found to be over the legal tint limit the vehicle will be prohibited and cannot be driven until the tint is removed.

Motorists who do not rectify the problem will be prosecuted.

 

[KLP 92]

There is now a fixed penalty of 6 points for having any tint film on the front windows apart form the manufacturer's.

Imagine the shock when you get pulled over and get slapped with a £60 fine and 6 points on the license!!! It doesn't matter how much light it lets in according to the Rickmansworth Police station, if there is any kind of film on the windows, (even selotape!!) then its an offence and you will get the 6 points and fine. The only thing they alloy is the manufactures tint e.g the light blue in case of the mercs etc.

Well i'm booking my car in to remove the front tints as they don't seem to peel off! Anyone know anywhere in London who'll remove tints?

 

[benny]

Do the police realise there are actually REAL criminal's out there!!!!
AT LARGE!!!
window tint - sunglasses!
phone's - people/kids/dogs in the car ect (they gotta be more distracting)
slighty "illegal" num plates - mud covered/ half broken/writen by hand ones
I could go on forever
They really do get under my skin.

Ive had many run in's with them and my blood boils

 

[benny]

I really want my windows tinted even all round for privacy and security
and i know for a fact i would get the highest fine and most points possible.

if say i go for it anyway
what percentage should i go for as mine are slighty dark from new?

 

[graeme73s]

A very good friend inherited his mum's I think 1962 1071 cooper S last year. That has factory fitted black tints all around including the front screen. Wonder how he'll get on as it was a factory option and it is tinted glass not film ??. I did ask Pentagon a couple of years ago about tinting the 140 but they would not fit the same tint all around so I didn't bother. With dark tints in the back and light tints in the front I'd look like a bloody chauffeur

 

[Ralph]

Has anyone actually been fined / got points for having 25% or less tint on their front side windows?

The link I previously posted is still live and I would have thought the legal requirement.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/group...csp#P345_19528

Could it be another one of those situations where a single public body is creating and enforcing regulations then acting as judge, jury and executioner?

There is currently a judicial review into the legality of these various activities themselves!

There is some doubt as to whether PCNs & Congestion Charging penalties enabled under the RTA Act 1991 are legal under Bill of Rights Act 1689 & Magna Carta.

Don't throw all those paid tickets away!

 

[jeremytaylor]

The tinter had an interesting reason for the legislation and it was that the police wanted to see what you were upto, on the phone, doing make up (not me of course)...picking nose etc.etc. and had nothing to do with road safety, sound familiar doesn't it (speed cameras)

Tonies Cronies at it again

Of course this is why they're banning it!!

But on the other hand, eye contact with other drivers at junctions, etc. is important, and tinting the front door windows prevents this. Dangerous IMHO.

 

[pammy]

Of course this is why they're banning it!!

But on the other hand, eye contact with other drivers at junctions, etc. is important, and tinting the front door windows prevents this. Dangerous IMHO.

Couldn't agree more!