dark tinted windows on cars
25 June 2003, 07:41 PM
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you probably all saw the news that people are getting stopped and told not to drive their vehicles if the windows dont let in a certain amount of light , they couldn't even drive thier cars home !!
25 June 2003, 08:13 PM
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they have to test it using a certain piece of equipment-they cant just say 'oh you have tints you cant drive it'
if it was foudn to be too dark, they would have to issue a prohibition order on the car, or give you a pink 14 day vehicle defect rectalfication notice.
Yet more waste of taxpayersmoney- i bet half the cops doing it dont even know the laws regarding tints
[Edited by Freak - 6/25/2003 8:13:41 PM]
if it was foudn to be too dark, they would have to issue a prohibition order on the car, or give you a pink 14 day vehicle defect rectalfication notice.
Yet more waste of taxpayersmoney- i bet half the cops doing it dont even know the laws regarding tints
[Edited by Freak - 6/25/2003 8:13:41 PM]
25 June 2003, 08:32 PM
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How would this work with say, vans?
We have builders and such like who board up their rear windows.
We also have the police camera vans with dark rear windows.
I can only assume that if there is a window there then it should have to apply.
By that I mean a panel van (windowless from factory) would obviously be exempt.
Any thoughts on this or is it just a "car" thing?
We have builders and such like who board up their rear windows.
We also have the police camera vans with dark rear windows.
I can only assume that if there is a window there then it should have to apply.
By that I mean a panel van (windowless from factory) would obviously be exempt.
Any thoughts on this or is it just a "car" thing?
25 June 2003, 09:11 PM
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Just found this.
UK law currently states that the driver and front passenger windows can only be treated with a light tint. The back windows can be treated with any shade. The front windscreen must be free of any shading, apart from a 6" strip across the top
UK law currently states that the driver and front passenger windows can only be treated with a light tint. The back windows can be treated with any shade. The front windscreen must be free of any shading, apart from a 6" strip across the top
25 June 2003, 09:12 PM
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there's a story about it in the mail , page 37 , today , this couple were given an hour to get their car off the road. windscreens have to allow 75% of light in and side windows 70% if not they will nick you . there were 4o drivers stopped at the weekend with 6 ordered off the road .
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25 June 2003, 09:16 PM
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The windscreen and FRONT side windows have to let in a certain amount of light (I *think* it's 75% and 70& but don't quote me on that!). Any other window can be blanked off - which is why there is no problem with *white van man* etc.
Now, as a motorcyclist who gets picked on for dark visors I see absolutely no reason why people with windscreens darker than the law allows should get away with it either!
On a 'Captain Sensible' note, I would be somewhat less than pleased if someone pulled out in front of me on my bike with the 'Sorry mate I didn't see you' excuse when it was in fact true. 'cos his windows were too effing dark! I would make sure his windows could be seen though after that!
Oh yes, also agree that the police should be out catching burglars but that takes work doesn't it ....
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