cl55 amg
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In theory it is a against the law to have tints applied to the front windows, however most people get away with it as long as you don't go to dark. I have got mine booked into pentagon on Monday...
scooter
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a couple of years ago it was 20% it might be different now if you go to your local window tint supplier they can advise you
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74merc
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The tint is probably printed on the window along with the manufacturer name etc. On my 202 .....8 was printed, meaning that the glass absorbed 8% of the light, in other words a 92% tint.
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The windscreen must allow 75% of available light to be transmitted. Side windows ahead of the B pillar must allow 70% of available light to be transmitted (VOSA).
This means that the windscreen AND the tint film (if any) must comply - not just the tint film.
Installers MUST comply to this regulation too unless the vehicle is strictly for show use.
Driving a vehicle with overtinted windows is an offence and not worth it - especially as your vision will be impaired in darker conditions.
This means that the windscreen AND the tint film (if any) must comply - not just the tint film.
Installers MUST comply to this regulation too unless the vehicle is strictly for show use.
Driving a vehicle with overtinted windows is an offence and not worth it - especially as your vision will be impaired in darker conditions.
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oops - my post edited to avoid any confusion.
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verytalldave
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I understood that the law was now - all windows in front of the B pillar had to be left as orignally supplied - ie - no extra tinting allowed - even if the windows have no tint.
Behind the B pillar - as dark as you like.
In other words - only windows behind the B pillar can be aftermarket tinted.
Although I have seen many which clearly (is that the right word?) ignore this law.
Behind the B pillar - as dark as you like.
In other words - only windows behind the B pillar can be aftermarket tinted.
Although I have seen many which clearly (is that the right word?) ignore this law.
74merc
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I've enquired with a few companies about getting windows tinted and all of them are happy to tint front and rear. I wouldn't take the chance though, so will be getting the rears 35% tinted on my 202 estate.
As above, anything darker than the normal 'all round' factory tint would be illegal on the windscreen and front side windows, and would be likely to invalidate the insurance too.
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/rep...uery=tinted&pr=CORP&order=dd&cq=&id=4a518b036
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/rep...uery=tinted&pr=CORP&order=dd&cq=&id=4a518b036
mbcls
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Hi all,just letting you know that 4/5 weeks ago i was pulled up on the A303 for having tinted windows .The police said that any darkness is allowed on any side and rear windows but the driver & passenger window can only be max 30% tint. At this point he went and got his light meter cleaned the window and told me i had 60% tint then went on to fine me,or not .But that's another story.BE WARNED...
mercedes lover
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Same as I was told by a company that tints windows. My neighbour has limo black windows on all windows except the wind screen, looks great but I drove his car in the day and it was like wearing sun glasses looking out the windows, so I can't imagine that would be very good at night.
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mbcls said:
Bad luck chap, I had heard that those were the rules.
Just for sh!ts 'n' giggles, count the violations on this one...
LHD, parked up in W London.
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Well, it looks like a UK reg from here but I see no Tax Disc...
prprandall51
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Don't forget "Being in charge of a vehicle whilst under the influence of tastelessness"
st4
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Bad luck chap, I had heard that those were the rules.
Just for sh!ts 'n' giggles, count the violations on this one...
LHD, parked up in W London.
I spy a parking meter but no parking ticket.
Lovely car mind you
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You don't need a ticket when there's a Meter
I really like it too, one of the more interesting cars to grace my neighbourhood.
