[monkeynuts]

::Window Tinting::

I have read around the legal waffle and pulled out the bits we need to know from here ..... http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm

::Please take the time to read it as there are some valuable information on there::


::Legislation::

Section 32 of the Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations was amended on 1st January 2004.

This effectively banned the practice of applying virtually any tinted films forward of the B-Post (to front passenger and driver) windows on any vehicle that is to be driven on UK roads.


::Implications for the Installer and Motor Retailer::

From 1st January 2004 any Motor Retailer that sells a vehicle that has window tint films applied which reduce visible light transmission levels to below prescribed levels forward of the B-Post is committing an offence and runs the risk of prosecution under Section 75 of the 1988 Road Traffic Act with reference to Section 41 (which defers to Construction and Use Regulations).

In a similar way, anyone responsible for the fitment of window tints which reduce visible light transmission level to below prescribed levels on windows forward of the B-Post is committing an offence and can also be prosecuted under Section 76 of the 1988 Road Traffic Act.

If you have had your windows tinted it is highly likely the retailer has undertaken “the job” without providing any written receipt or guarantee (other than goodwill) so that s/he does not get prosecuted.


::You own a car that was tinted pre 1st January 2004::

If you do the police should treat you fairly as long as they do not pose a danger (limo tints).


::Percentage Tint::

Allowable light into the car
(Dark) 1% --------------------> 100% (Light)

The lower the %, the less light allowed through

The legal restriction for passenger and driver side windows is 30% anything less than 30% is illegal

Mini windows are approximately 5% tinted from standard ie the normal glass (not the optional rear tints that are available). Therefore before choosing a tint % I would add say a 5% addition to the level of tint in order to stay within the legal requirement.

Bear this in mind - if you opt for 30% tint film, in reality you are getting 25% which is of course illegal but only just.


::Links::

Random Tint company links in the UK

http://www.glass1tints.com/ - used by myself, Rich_IX and Mini_Nick

http://www.sctints.co.uk/regulations.htm

http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/cat...r_vehicles.asp

http://www.atintofclass.co.uk/

http://www.autoshades.co.uk/

http://www.rcstinting.co.uk/

Editorial at Pentagon with pictures
http://www.mini2.com/index.php?page=editorial&newsid=22

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Example of Tint shades (courtesy of Pentagon)






::Mini2 cars::

1. me – 50% all round
2. Rich_IX – 50% sides, factory rears
3. jonmorgan – 28%
4. ollymale – 25%
5. Tit – 15%

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Anyone wanting their car added or removed please pm me

Links on M2 regarding tinting found using the search function on MINI2:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...89#post2153389

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...window+tinting

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...window+tinting

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...window+tinting

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...window+tinting

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...window+tinting

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=pentagon+tint

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=pentagon+tint

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=pentagon+tint

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=pentagon+tint

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=pentagon+tint

Please note the information contained in this thread is merely the opinion of an individual based on information gathered from others.

Please note this thread is for information purposes only and the onus is on the individual purchasing the tint film to ensure that it complies with the necessary legal requirements for your country/area.

Hope this is useful and provides all the information you require.

cheers

Michael

[monkeynuts]

This is now open to post in as it will save people from opening similar threads.

If the above is incorrect or if anyone knows of any changes please post in here

[:: Jon ::]

missing the tints Going for the 50% all round soon...

[monkeynuts]

what is the penalty at the moment - is it simply a fine or is it endorsable points?

[miniboyblue]

Fine is both, if you are unlucky enough to be stopped by a stroppy copper

[:: Jon ::]

when they pull you make sure your windows are down, as by law they can not make you put them up..

[Electric Blue]

Wish I read this earlier as I was forced to remove tints on a CTR I was driving a few weeks back. It made a right mess and the lad that owns the car is still trying to clean the residue off the glass.
The car in question was tinted from new, in 03.

[UKC4]

Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Blue

Wish I read this earlier as I was forced to remove tints on a CTR I was driving a few weeks back. It made a right mess and the lad that owns the car is still trying to clean the residue off the glass.
The car in question was tinted from new, in 03.

In that case the police should not be aloud to remove this film. Due to when the crack down started.

[seb22]

i got tints too!! but dunno wot percentage, was told grade 3 and 5, but you cant see the driver in the front just the outline and nothing at all in the back!! is taht illegal, probably is??

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...2&d=1150553766

[pardonator]

Certainly looks dark enough to be illegal

[LMB]

So anything over 35% on Mini fronts is legal? I am sure someone told me they're already at their legal limit.

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

So anything over 35% on Mini fronts is legal? I am sure someone told me they're already at their legal limit.

......anyone?

[:: Jon ::]

ive had 50% all round this time but its alot darker than my last set of tints.. as you'll see on the cots..

[:: Jon ::]

no tint on the front is legal..

[manwithnoname]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

no tint on the front is legal..

You often seen high performance off road vehicles totally blacked out. It make you wonder how they get away with it.

[monkeynuts]

its a bit like "speeding" - its illegal but your not gonna get stopped for doing 35mph in a 30 zone

similar (ish) to tints - if you go for a light shade you shouldnt stand out as much as someone with limo tints.

conclusion.....

light tint = 35mph
limo tint = 70mph

its totally dependant on which police man you happen to cross paths with (fortunately)

[jimmyxp]

ive got 20% an never stopped, i think it changed the car completely for the best. love them. watch me get stopped tmoro for jinxing it.

[Curry23]

to be totally honest i dont know what percentage of light my tints let through, but i havent been stopped in 2 years of driving with them in.

[venox22]

What is the General/Average cost of tints on a Mini??

[Curry23]

i paid £160 for all 5 windows to be done.