Hey guys, as you've seen with my polo i have tinted windows
Apparantly they are light smoked which i've been told are legal but i'm worried about this new law that is coming in on 1st March where we can get points for illegal windows.
I was wondering if there was any way to test the windows or if you know of anywhere that will test them for me.
Please let me know as soon as possible.
Thanks
Wrigley
Tinted Windows
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try www.southyorkspolice.co.uk theres suppose to be some onfo on there.
alternativly try ringing your local police station - they should be able to supply details of the legislation
alternativly try ringing your local police station - they should be able to supply details of the legislation
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The law must state a %age of light passing through the windows - otherwise "no tints" could mean anything - most are tinted a little from the manufacturer. It's about 70% of light at the moment I believe - i.e. the tints can't trap more than 30% of light.
found it:
"Tinted windows warning to drivers
Cars with tinted windows could be taken off the road by inspectors with light-meters in a nationwide road safety crackdown.
Spot checks will be carried out on cars to see if they comply with legal regulations stating that the front screen must let in 75% of light, while the side must let in 70%.
Some areas of Britain already have light testers and now inspectors will be available to test tinted windows across the country.
Vehicle inspectors could make prohibition orders against unfit vehicles, requiring cars to be towed away.
Drivers would then have to get the necessary adjustments done before having them verified at a test station.
A spokeswoman for the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency said: "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.
"If the windows are found to be over the legal limit, the vehicle will be prohibited and cannot be driven until the tint is removed."
The spokeswoman added that drivers would not be left "high and dry" should their windows be found to be breaking the law. She said: "We will use an element of discretion. We don't want to leave people stranded and the officer concerned will take everything into consideration."
Last year, a motorcyclist died in North Wales after a Citroen driver who had tinted windows allegedly failed to see the other vehicle.
The scheme will cost £13,000 and will not require any extra staff to be employed."
found it:
"Tinted windows warning to drivers
Cars with tinted windows could be taken off the road by inspectors with light-meters in a nationwide road safety crackdown.
Spot checks will be carried out on cars to see if they comply with legal regulations stating that the front screen must let in 75% of light, while the side must let in 70%.
Some areas of Britain already have light testers and now inspectors will be available to test tinted windows across the country.
Vehicle inspectors could make prohibition orders against unfit vehicles, requiring cars to be towed away.
Drivers would then have to get the necessary adjustments done before having them verified at a test station.
A spokeswoman for the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency said: "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.
"If the windows are found to be over the legal limit, the vehicle will be prohibited and cannot be driven until the tint is removed."
The spokeswoman added that drivers would not be left "high and dry" should their windows be found to be breaking the law. She said: "We will use an element of discretion. We don't want to leave people stranded and the officer concerned will take everything into consideration."
Last year, a motorcyclist died in North Wales after a Citroen driver who had tinted windows allegedly failed to see the other vehicle.
The scheme will cost £13,000 and will not require any extra staff to be employed."