Window Tint

[crizzle]

My sister is considering getting window tint. Are all types of tint make it harder to break in into the car do does it have to be a special security film? Where can I find out what the legal requirement for window tints. Are you allowed to have clear 82% on the front and what is the max you can have on the rear.

Thank you for your help.

[SMW]

:hokus-pokus:

75% of light must be transmitted through windscreen and 70 % through side windows at either side of drivers head. Backs can be dark as you like. However light transmission through tinted windows is not tested on current MOT ;)

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/publications/t...information.pdf

[LORD_ED]

changed now, no film whatsoever on fronts, clear security film is grey area most police will let you off but there is always one

[SMW]

changed now, no film whatsoever on fronts, clear security film is grey area most police will let you off but there is always one

Are you sure ? Just checked VOSA site and it still says 75% light transmitted through screen and 70 % through sides.

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/hgvpsvdrivers/...ntedwindows.htm

[vmail]

Just quick question Ciara Yaris windows are already has tinted glass, what percentage of light does it allow through

[JAHill]

changed now, no film whatsoever on fronts, clear security film is grey area most police will let you off but there is always one

Are you sure ? Just checked VOSA site and it still says 75% light transmitted through screen and 70 % through sides.

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/hgvpsvdrivers/...ntedwindows.htm

It depends on the copper that stops you really. I'm pretty sure they have a light meter for checking the density of the tint. So, as with most things copper related, it depends on how much you are bending the law by, what kind of a day they've had and how cooperative you are. ;) I was told your window must be clear (apart from factory tint) and the sides are still 70%.

I think they should be a bit lenient on security film though, so long as it is "clear" though.

[earpl]

i got busted for mine on the m1 :P granted they were dark smoke on the front + limo on the back, and the guy offered to do the windscreen :P

i view security film from the following angle; what if you need to break out in an accident....................

[crizzle]

So are you not allowed to have limo black in the back?

[LORD_ED]

i view security film from the following angle; what if you need to break out in an accident....................

you can push it out but not in, as when u push in it forces the galss to push against itself as it cant give way into the car

what i was told when i tinted windows

[earpl]

so what if your out cold + the car is on fire someone wants to get you out???

AND YOU CAN HAVE LIMO TINT ON THE BACK :)

[Tom.B]

Earl you had those tints done cos of a court order we did in Derbyshire....you were upsetting us with youre gorgeous looks :P