I have been looking at getting my windows tinted and couldn't decide on what % to get on the front windows, so I have been doing some research on here and other websites to find out the current laws on window tinting. Obviously I don't want to be too much outside the law and have to have them removed the day paying to have them put on, that would just be a waste.
From searching on here I seem'd to find that everyone was under the impression that having your front windows tinted at all is illegal in the UK. When I went to find out some information for myself rather then rely on peoples hear says on threads on here, I first came across this link from the DFT Vosa Oct 2008. However I thought that it might be out of date being published in 2008 and reading the more current up-to-date threads on here.
I decided that I wanted to dig a little deeper and see what I could found, so I went onto the direct gov website and found the authoritative source:Tinted Vehicle Windows - The Rules.
I am confused why other people here think that it is illegal to have any front window tints, any clarification?
From searching on here I seem'd to find that everyone was under the impression that having your front windows tinted at all is illegal in the UK. When I went to find out some information for myself rather then rely on peoples hear says on threads on here, I first came across this link from the DFT Vosa Oct 2008. However I thought that it might be out of date being published in 2008 and reading the more current up-to-date threads on here.
I decided that I wanted to dig a little deeper and see what I could found, so I went onto the direct gov website and found the authoritative source:Tinted Vehicle Windows - The Rules.
The windows that matter
The law requires that the windows on the vehicle allow at least:
75 per cent of light through the front windscreen
70 per cent of light through the front side windows
In most modern vehicles there is a slight tint added to the windows when they are made. If you add any more tint its likely to result in the windows failing to meet the legal requirements.
The rules on tinted windows dont apply to the rear windscreen or the rear passenger windows.
I am confused why other people here think that it is illegal to have any front window tints, any clarification?
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