It's to do with the all round visibility, don't ask me why government agencies vehicles are seemingly exempt from it, but if you try it then you can get nicked for it. 

 

Seen it on more than a few police documentary programmes on TV. So I would err on the side of caution on getting glass more deeply tinted that what manufacturers supply. 

 

Why make yourself more of a target for the police? May be some people like to provoke them with stupid modifications, but I most certainly won't be joining the club. If RichieL wants to play with fire then so be it, can't complain if he then gets burnt. 

I think you have only ever seen them test the drivers and passenger doors. front doors.

I watch every Police programme. Traffic, Motorway, Interceptor, Magic Roundabout.

 

Actually you are talking guff.

I like when they have a Driver remove the front film, be that the UK, Australia or New Zealand..

or smash the glass of a Range Rover and then the 'elderly driver' sues the Police even though he drove off.

£20,000 of UK Tax Payers money for the Range Rover Driver, £429,434 compensation and £10,000 loss of wages because he was constructively dismissed after being relieved of carrying out frontline duties for the Police Officer that was made to feel he was made a laughing stock.

 

 

 

 

Edited 31 March, 20197 yr by Skoffski

37 minutes ago, TheWanderer said:

It's to do with the all round visibility, don't ask me why government agencies vehicles are seemingly exempt from it, but if you try it then you can get nicked for it. 

 

Seen it on more than a few police documentary programmes on TV. So I would err on the side of caution on getting glass more deeply tinted that what manufacturers supply. 

 

Why make yourself more of a target for the police? May be some people like to provoke them with stupid modifications, but I most certainly won't be joining the club. If RichieL wants to play with fire then so be it, can't complain if he then gets burnt. 

Are you for real? When have I ever said I was going to change the tint on my car? When did I ask for anyone's advice on how to tint my car? I merely commented to say that i, along with other people had the same issue and then you and your condescending buddy come in and start name calling.

I don't want your fictitious advice about tinting, I didn't appreciate being called a chav, I won't be adding an aftermarket tint and I won't be changing the car!

You've been wanting it darker, so the only way to do it is tint it. 

 

I really don't care anymore. Do what you like. You've been given advice and that's the end of it. You made a duff choice, live with it. 

5 minutes ago, TheWanderer said:

You've been wanting it darker, so the only way to do it is tint it. 

 

I really don't care anymore. Do what you like. You've been given advice and that's the end of it. You made a duff choice, live with it. 

I didn't make the choice - something which you have failed to grasp.

You didn't give advice, you poked fun and spouted some ill informed views on the legality of tints. You've been about as much use as a chocolate teapot.

Maybe this will help clarify the legal situation Tinted vehicle windows: the law

 

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The rules for tinted front windscreens and front side windows depend on when the vehicle was first used.

There are no rules for tinting the rear windscreen or rear passenger windows.

Vehicles first used on 1 April 1985 or later

The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through.

Vehicles first used before 1 April 1985

The front windscreen and front side windows must both let at least 70% of light through.

 

Thread locked before several warning points are dished out.

 

Lets all be civil to everyone on here there is no need for attitude towards other members.