lol news to me, hope they haven't
Styling Tinted Rear Windows
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Styling Tinted Rear Windows
lol news to me, hope they haven't
reading a few car tinting websites i think he is....
http://www.secureitright.co.uk/70141/info.php?p=2&pno=0
UK TINT LAWS!
U.K Tint Law: currently states that the front driver and passenger
windows cannot be tinted - apart from with a clear security film. The back
windows can be treated with any level of shade. The front windscreen must
be free of any tint, apart from a sun strip across the top ( maximum width of
up to 6")
and if you have all night:
http://www.tintsaway.co.uk/UK-window-tinting-law.htm
Amendments to Legislation During the early part of 2004, Section 32 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations will be amended to include “Window Tint Films”, where such materials attached to the glass are capable of reducing the Visible Light Transmission of forward windows to below prescribed levels. These changes will be back-dated to become applicable from 1st January 2004.
This will effectively ban virtually all tinted films fitted to windows forward of the B-Post on any vehicle that is to be driven on UK roads.
The reason for these changes is the recent proliferation of vehicles that are excessively tinted. Some vehicles may be so heavily tinted that they present a real danger when used on public roads. The action being taken by the Government follows a fatality that occurred recently where a heavily tinted car was involved in a collision with a motorcycle and the window tints were held to blame due to the vision of the driver being impaired.
There is however, a recognised difference between “light window tints” which may be considered safe for road use and “excessively dark window tints” which are not.
There has also been a great deal of debate in recent years about the legitimacy of window tints that do not obscure the vision of the driver. A clear case has been argued that road-safe window tints do not actually conflict with existing regulations. The Department for Transport have argued however that Section 32 was always intended to cover materials attached to the glass, despite the fact that no mention of this is made in the Regulation itself.
The only solution remaining would be to amend the Legislation.
Consequently and in order to clarify the situation, the Government have finally decided to up-date the Regulations to specifically include Tinted Films since, in the view of the Police and the Department for Transport, this is the only way in which the problems of excessive tints can be remedied.
Unfortunately however, even tint films that may be considered to be safe for road use will now be viewed as in conflict with the Regulations, enabling the Police and Vehicle Inspectorate to take action against vehicle owners.
This has significant implications for the owners of vehicles that have window tints already fitted and also those that are responsible for installing or selling window tints.
Implications for the vehicle owner
After much discussion, a sympathetic Enforcement Policy has been agreed between the Department for Transport and The Glass and Glazing Federation to ensure that all vehicle owners that have had tints applied in the past may be dealt with fairly. This applies in particular where the infringement is with respect to tints that do not pose a significant threat to Road Safety, despite being in contravention with the amended Regulations.
In any event, after the date of the amendment to Section 32, the owner of a vehicle that has window tints applied forward of the B-Post could be challenged by either a Police Officer or by an Inspector from the Department for Transport’s Vehicle Inspectorate, where their vehicle is noticed being driven on Public Roads.
Where such a vehicle is stopped and the window tints applied are such that the Visible Light Transmission level, when measured using an approved device falls to below prescribed levels, the following enforcement guidelines have been agreed with, and recommended, by the Government.
Above 30% Visible Light Transmission (Less Severe Window Tints)
The owner or driver of such a vehicle would be required to have the tinted film removed from the windows under the direction of either a Rectification Notice or a Delayed Prohibition Notice. A period of grace will apply for a limited number of days (normally ten) during which time the vehicle may be driven whilst the rectification work is to be completed.
In either case, the vehicle will need to be inspected by either a Police Officer or Vehicle Inspectorate Officer to confirm that the glass has been restored to a compliant condition. Prosecution is unlikely in such circumstances provided the vehicle owner complies fully.
Action that needs to be taken
All Businesses that have supplied window tints forward of the B-Post are being encouraged by the Government and the Glass and Glazing Federation to contact all of their previous customers to inform them of the changes to Legislation and to offer them a chance to have their vehicle rectified by having the front tints removed.
As one of our existing customers, this is a service that we are happy to offer to you free of charge. It is also something that we can do for you while you wait to minimise any inconvenience.
Should you wish, we can instead apply Clear SupaGlass once the tints have been removed, for a small charge, and full details are available on request. Please note that in order to apply SupaGlass to the two forward windows we will need to retain your vehicle for a longer period, depending on the model.
http://www.secureitright.co.uk/70141/info.php?p=2&pno=0
UK TINT LAWS!
U.K Tint Law: currently states that the front driver and passenger
windows cannot be tinted - apart from with a clear security film. The back
windows can be treated with any level of shade. The front windscreen must
be free of any tint, apart from a sun strip across the top ( maximum width of
up to 6")
and if you have all night:
http://www.tintsaway.co.uk/UK-window-tinting-law.htm
Amendments to Legislation During the early part of 2004, Section 32 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations will be amended to include “Window Tint Films”, where such materials attached to the glass are capable of reducing the Visible Light Transmission of forward windows to below prescribed levels. These changes will be back-dated to become applicable from 1st January 2004.
This will effectively ban virtually all tinted films fitted to windows forward of the B-Post on any vehicle that is to be driven on UK roads.
The reason for these changes is the recent proliferation of vehicles that are excessively tinted. Some vehicles may be so heavily tinted that they present a real danger when used on public roads. The action being taken by the Government follows a fatality that occurred recently where a heavily tinted car was involved in a collision with a motorcycle and the window tints were held to blame due to the vision of the driver being impaired.
There is however, a recognised difference between “light window tints” which may be considered safe for road use and “excessively dark window tints” which are not.
There has also been a great deal of debate in recent years about the legitimacy of window tints that do not obscure the vision of the driver. A clear case has been argued that road-safe window tints do not actually conflict with existing regulations. The Department for Transport have argued however that Section 32 was always intended to cover materials attached to the glass, despite the fact that no mention of this is made in the Regulation itself.
The only solution remaining would be to amend the Legislation.
Consequently and in order to clarify the situation, the Government have finally decided to up-date the Regulations to specifically include Tinted Films since, in the view of the Police and the Department for Transport, this is the only way in which the problems of excessive tints can be remedied.
Unfortunately however, even tint films that may be considered to be safe for road use will now be viewed as in conflict with the Regulations, enabling the Police and Vehicle Inspectorate to take action against vehicle owners.
This has significant implications for the owners of vehicles that have window tints already fitted and also those that are responsible for installing or selling window tints.
Implications for the vehicle owner
After much discussion, a sympathetic Enforcement Policy has been agreed between the Department for Transport and The Glass and Glazing Federation to ensure that all vehicle owners that have had tints applied in the past may be dealt with fairly. This applies in particular where the infringement is with respect to tints that do not pose a significant threat to Road Safety, despite being in contravention with the amended Regulations.
In any event, after the date of the amendment to Section 32, the owner of a vehicle that has window tints applied forward of the B-Post could be challenged by either a Police Officer or by an Inspector from the Department for Transport’s Vehicle Inspectorate, where their vehicle is noticed being driven on Public Roads.
Where such a vehicle is stopped and the window tints applied are such that the Visible Light Transmission level, when measured using an approved device falls to below prescribed levels, the following enforcement guidelines have been agreed with, and recommended, by the Government.
Above 30% Visible Light Transmission (Less Severe Window Tints)
The owner or driver of such a vehicle would be required to have the tinted film removed from the windows under the direction of either a Rectification Notice or a Delayed Prohibition Notice. A period of grace will apply for a limited number of days (normally ten) during which time the vehicle may be driven whilst the rectification work is to be completed.
In either case, the vehicle will need to be inspected by either a Police Officer or Vehicle Inspectorate Officer to confirm that the glass has been restored to a compliant condition. Prosecution is unlikely in such circumstances provided the vehicle owner complies fully.
Action that needs to be taken
All Businesses that have supplied window tints forward of the B-Post are being encouraged by the Government and the Glass and Glazing Federation to contact all of their previous customers to inform them of the changes to Legislation and to offer them a chance to have their vehicle rectified by having the front tints removed.
As one of our existing customers, this is a service that we are happy to offer to you free of charge. It is also something that we can do for you while you wait to minimise any inconvenience.
Should you wish, we can instead apply Clear SupaGlass once the tints have been removed, for a small charge, and full details are available on request. Please note that in order to apply SupaGlass to the two forward windows we will need to retain your vehicle for a longer period, depending on the model.
the law hasnt changed since i got my windows done 17 months ago it was the same then as it is now.illegal to have any tint done to the fronts,its not very noticeable but it makes the back to front tint more transitional very even looking.i didnt go for the blacked out look or should i say the van look as i have said before i have been stopped by the police twice ounce at the crash scene i was involved in the other routine both by the traffic guys they said nothing about my windows even after some scrutinising of my car.
as i have said before i have been stopped by the police twice ounce at the crash scene i was involved in the other routine both by the traffic guys they said nothing about my windows even after some scrutinising of my car.
Don't like the orange debadged for some reason. If your not going for limo tint you might as well just get them all done. I know a few people with them all done, never been pulled
Not worth it imo. I know alot of drug dealers that have never been arrested but that doesn't mean they are safe. Wrong place wrong time means alot of agro, depending where you live and what the police are like.
You crash and you won't be insured, simple as. The accident will always be your fault because the other party can claim you're visibility was impaired by illegal window tinting. You can't argue because it's illegal.
But thats just my opinion, not worth throwing away a car I payed good money for.
TheStevePie
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Pukka Window Tint!!!! Just had my car windows tinted by the local car window tinting company where i live in hemel hempstead hertfordshire. After much ringing around for prices and how quickly it could be done i was delighted to find these people on my doorstep.
Great service, excellent job, no hassle total satisfaction. Highly recommend anyone wanting their car tinted to get in contact with them. :slayer:
executiveautocare dot co dot uk
Maybe some discount if you mention your an FF member!
Great service, excellent job, no hassle total satisfaction. Highly recommend anyone wanting their car tinted to get in contact with them. :slayer:
executiveautocare dot co dot uk
Maybe some discount if you mention your an FF member!
you cant tint the front windows as far as i know
as for the back, go ahead lol
i got some fiat window blinds for the back of my car which are ace
as for the back, go ahead lol
i got some fiat window blinds for the back of my car which are ace
Pukka Window Tint!!!! Just had my car windows tinted by the local car window tinting company where i live in hemel hempstead hertfordshire. After much ringing around for prices and how quickly it could be done i was delighted to find these people on my doorstep.
Great service, excellent job, no hassle total satisfaction. Highly recommend anyone wanting their car tinted to get in contact with them. :slayer:
executiveautocare dot co dot uk
Maybe some discount if you mention your an FF member!
hmmm post count 3, thread resurrection.
I think somebody is plugging their own business
lol good spot
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here are ma tints
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av never bein pulld YET !! (touch wood )
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its a fine
The front passenger and driver side window can only be tinted no less than 70%. Rear windows can be treated in any shade of tint. Windscreens must be clear from tinting apart from a 6" strip across the top.
If the police do a roadside check & advised to have the tinting removed, failure to do which might result in a prosecution and a fine of up to £2000
The law has changed. You cannot have any tint on the windscreen or driver/passenger front.
No strip across the top then
Not sure about sunstrips
A lad that i know has got a 19" sunstrip,
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