Some believe that it disfigures the car. Others believe that it is an essential attribute of style. They want to remove it and plan to do it. But there was no one who would say "I don't care if she is or not."
What is toning?
A banal question - a banal answer: tinting (or tinting) of glass - if outside the factory, then this is the application of special materials to it - light filters that change its color and light transmission properties.
How is it done?
There are two ways to tint. One is spraying on inside glass is a thin layer of metal or polymer. And the other is pasting the glass from the inside with colored films.
What does toning do?
The first is, in fact, for what it is done - darkening the glass. As a result, the creation of a more pleasant internal atmosphere in the car and less visibility of the interior from the outside, which also matters to many. At the same time, the darkened interior will fade less from the sun. Do not forget about the aesthetic component.
Finally, film tinting additionally strengthens the glass, preventing the formation of small fragments. This is especially useful when toning. domestic cars, the side windows of which are hardened and crumble into small crumbs in the event of an accident. In sports cars, glass is often specially pasted over with a colorless film - to strengthen it.
What can be tinted?
In the car, you can tint all the windows: windshield, rear and side, all optics: headlights and taillights, in addition - mirrors.
Do I need to remove windows?
When tinted by spraying - it is necessary. When tinted with films, the glass is not removed. In some cases, it may only be necessary to dismantle decorative elements, trims and seals.
Is it possible to tint glass with heating filaments?
Can. Quality film withstands high temperatures and she is not afraid of heating. With spray tinting, the issue is complex. Here, shedding of material along the heating filament is possible due to the difference in the coefficient of thermal expansion.
How does tinting react to frost and heat?
High-quality tinting is not afraid of either extreme cold or extreme heat. Doesn't fade from the sun.
The variety of colors and shades for tinting is practically unlimited The tint film is supplied in large rolls
What does "quality" or "poor quality" mean?
The quality of tinting is determined by two components: the material and the execution of the work, on which the result ultimately depends. The glass must be covered absolutely completely, without any light stripes along the edges. No bubbles, delaminations and creases of the film. The color must be the same everywhere. There should be no optical distortion and iridescent streaks.
How durable is tint?
The stations give a guarantee on average from 1 year to 2 years. But in practice, well-made tinting can stand for much longer before scuffs and scratches begin to appear on it.
How much does tinting cost?
Depending on the car - glazing area and glass configuration, the average cost in St. Petersburg is from 5 thousand to 12 thousand rubles per car.
Are there many color options?
When tinting with a film, the number of options is very large. The gamut of colors and variations are almost incalculable. There are blue-violet, smoky, greenish, brown and other tones. There are films with a mirror effect, there are two-color films, there are with a pattern.
Who makes tint films?
Well-known manufacturers include such brands as Johnson, LLumar, SunTec.
Can I do my own tinting?
Spray tinting is not possible, as special equipment is required. Film tinting is theoretically possible. But, as mentioned above, a quality result requires skill in toning work, knowledge of the nuances. So quick and easy, and at the same time good, will not work.
Is it possible to remove the old tint without damaging the glass?
You can - this is called shading. When tinting with films, you can always remove the old one. When this is done at the station by "soaking" in a special reagent, the glass is not damaged in any way and its transparency is not affected. When tinting by spraying, this is a question: most of the coatings are such that it is impossible to remove them without harm to the glass.
Do rules allow tinting traffic?
From paragraph 7.2 of the "List of malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited" and the requirements of GOST 5727 88, the following follows. If there are both outside mirrors, then on rear windows(including side) tinting can be of any color and intensity - even paint over them with paint. But in front - in the so-called. the driver's visibility zone - the light transmission of the glasses must be at least 75% on the windshield and 70% on the front side windows. Mirror effect is not allowed here. At the same time, it is believed that the factory glass itself already initially absorbs about 20%.
Most recently, a draft new law was submitted to the State Duma on the abolition of part 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which provides for a fine for the light transmission of the windshield and front windows. Along with it, the accompanying penalties are subject to cancellation - requirements and cancellation of the registration of the car. But news spread on the Internet that glass tinting was allegedly already allowed, since the fine for it was canceled. Is all this true and was tinting allowed in 2019? We will tell you everything about the new law with links to official sources.
Legalization of tinting in 2020 - the whole truth
No. But the main truth is that glass tinting has already been allowed for a long time already - and not only the rear, but also the windshield. And no new law on tinting is needed for this. There are only 2 conditions under which you can not ride with her and you can get a fine. But more on that below.
Let's find out where such news about the change in legislation came from!
From the latest data, relevant as of January 10, 2020, there is a draft Federal Law on the abolition of a fine in the Code of Administrative Offenses for coatings that impair visibility from the driver's seat.
When will they be allowed?
We have already found out about the stages of the entry into force of the new law on the abolition of punishment. But how long is that? And here we have some not-so-good news for you. The right question to ask is: Will tinting front windows and windshields be allowed under this new law or not, and what is the probability that it will not be rejected? ".
And, of course, no one has an answer to it today. One thing should be noted - most projects are most often rejected. And it is far from a fact that a new change on their initiative will be accepted.
We also note that information is circulating on the network allegedly that tinting has already been allowed since July 8, 2019. This is also not true. No changes were made to the legislation on that day, and part 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses was not canceled.
How much can I tint my windows today?
Above, we answered the question of whether tinting is allowed in 2020, which is quite acceptable ... But under certain conditions. Let's find out how a fine should be issued today and follow the logic of the legislation.
So, tinting is not prohibited, but there are restrictions.
- Clause 7.3 of the Basic Provisions of the SDA indicates that it is impossible to drive a car if there are coatings on the windows that restrict visibility from the driver's seat.
- But there is also a clear definition of when visibility is limited and when it is not. This is prescribed by the Technical Regulations in the section on visibility requirements, specifying that for windshield and front side windows, the light transmission must be at least 70%. That is, the glass must pass through itself more than 7/10 of the light.
- That is, the percentage of tinting must be measured in order to issue a fine. Without it, any doubts about the guilt of the driver are interpreted in his favor (CAO - the presumption of innocence).
- And only after the measurement is made by a device that has a certificate of conformity and a verification certificate, the traffic police officer can issue a fine of 500 rubles.
But in practice, in 2020, inspectors also write out requirements or instructions to eliminate the conditions that lead to violations. That is, they demand in writing to remove the film. And for non-compliance with the requirements give up to 15 days of arrest. It is illegal. Why, we found out in our special article.
But the rear windows can be tinted even with zero light transmission in the presence of side rear-view mirrors. There are no restrictions on them.
Can I get a car permit?
No. As of 2020, the format and availability of such permits is not regulated by any regulatory legal act.
But even unwritten documents are already a thing of the past. Yes, in the middle of the "zero" there was an illegal opportunity to distribute such permits for special cars. But today they are not. And, if you find in any publications data allegedly in new laws that it is possible to issue a collection vehicle type in order to obtain the appropriate legislative approval for dimming over the prescribed 70% light transmission, then there is no such possibility for this type of car.
Why allow tinting?
However, the logic of both the motorists themselves and the deputies who initiated the new law in allowing tinting and the abolition of the fine for light transmission is, and considerable.
Legislators themselves mention more than just blackout excuses, such as:
- sun protection as a reason to allow tinting,
- reducing the load on the air conditioner,
- protection against blinding by oncoming drivers at night,
- the fact that sticking a film on the windshield and front windows is a worldwide practice ...
But there are also objective reasons that the law on tinting does not work correctly today:
- even an attempt to apply an athermal film ends up with light transmission that does not comply with the regulations - less than 70% according to GOST,
- the measurement procedure is far from perfect in 2020 - devices have a noticeable error, and weather conditions, such as humidity and air temperature, significantly affect such a measurement error,
- the traffic rules themselves do not even refer to the Technical Regulations, but to GOST 30 years ago, which has long been
Is it legal to tint the front windows of a car? When stopping a vehicle at a traffic police post, there are often problems associated with improper tinting. The code contains certain requirements, for non-compliance with which the inspector may issue a fine or other punishment.
How is it legal to tint your car?
To date, the official rules of the road allow the following elements of the car to be tinted with a film or other types of tinting:
- rear windshield (regardless of the percentage of light transmission),
- car rear side windows
- car windshield (color film in the upper part no more than 15 centimeters wide).
- all side windows, including front ones, if the light transmission after tinting is at least 70%.
As a rule, light transmission is calculated by the formula a * b = c, where a is the light transmission coefficient of the car glass, b is the film, and c is the final result, which is considered by the police. The degree of illumination of the glass is determined by a special diagnostic device (most often the "Blik" system), which is available to traffic police officers. It connects to a regular cigarette lighter. Such a device can be purchased independently, however, it is impossible to accurately indicate the degree of light transmission in any weather even with the help of this device. There are some features of its use, namely:
- permissible deviations of the air humidity level are not more than 20% with a starting index of 60,
- the air temperature should not be below 0 degrees.
Thus, during rain or in frosty weather, it is not possible to accurately determine the light transmission coefficient with an accuracy of tenths. Another point spelled out in the traffic rules says that the color of the tint film should not greatly distort the perception of white, green, yellow, red and blue. Some motorists believe that it is possible to get permission to tint a car, but such permissions are only available for special purpose vehicles.
How not to break the law and tint the front windows of a car?
Today, almost every second car moves on roads with tinted rear windshields and rear side windows. Indeed, in hot weather, a car without tinting turns into something like an aquarium - the sun's rays and prying eyes penetrate the interior. However, many people prefer to tint the front windows of a car, based on the fact that, according to the law, side windows can be tinted with a 30% film (that is, the light transmission of glass is 70%).
Note that the front and rear windows of many modern foreign cars already in the factory have a light transmission coefficient of no more than 80 percent. Thus, applying a film even in the most transparent form will be a violation of current legislation. Therefore, the most effective and legitimate ways to apply tinting are:
- Athermal tint film. It has heat dissipation functions and does not reduce visibility on the road in difficult weather conditions.
- . A complex and expensive mechanism with which you can independently adjust the degree of darkness of the front and rear windows.
- Removable toning. It is also an effective tool, which, although it does not have the ability to adjust the light transmission, can be easily removed from the car, for example, when stopping at a post or in other traffic situations when tinting can interfere.
As for a simple tint film, experts do not recommend sticking it on the side front windows, and even more so on the windshield, since even the most transparent layer will lead to a violation of the permissible light transmission.
3 What is the penalty?
To date, for tinting a vehicle that does not meet the requirements of the law, a fine of 500 rubles is provided (clause 2 of Article 12.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses from January 1, 2012 to April 1, 2014). Previously, license plates were removed (when re-stopping with tinting), but as of January 1, 2014, this practice was discontinued. after a stop by a traffic police officer, a fine will still be issued, since the offense will already be recorded. It should also be remembered that it is quite difficult to remove a simple tint film with your own hands at the stop, you must have a soap solution, a building hair dryer or a device for creating water vapor on hand, otherwise you will not be able to completely remove the film.
Car window tinting began many years ago. Auto glass continues to be tinted today. This procedure is quite popular among motorists, despite the fact that traffic police inspectors are trying their best to fight it. But many car owners are in no hurry and are not at all going to remove the tint film from the windows of their cars. This is very convenient: the car interior heats up less in the sun, you can drive without light-protective glasses, and drivers joke that tinted windows are the key to a happy family life. What's the deal with toning? automotive glass in 2019, and is it possible, in which case, to get off only with a fine?
The current situation with window tinting and fines for it
On the Russian roads today you can see a lot of cars and trucks with tinted windows. At the same time, tinting can be different: from almost impenetrable light filters to a light coating. In the recent past, it was very popular to tint windows with a mirror film, which often blinded other road users. But today, mirror tinting can only be seen in a deep province.
Interestingly, in such advanced countries as the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Japan, mirror tinting of cars is absolutely not prohibited. It is also not forbidden to use chrome parts of a car, which can glare quite significantly in the sun, creating inconvenience to other drivers. Moreover, a car enthusiast can even use a fully chrome-plated car body, since the law does not prohibit this. I must say that the sun in some of these countries shines much stronger than on the roads Russian Federation.
At various times, the traffic police tried to deal more or less harshly with the tinting of cars. It even came to the removal of license plates from cars with tinted windows. In other periods, almost no attention was paid to tinting. Oddly enough, everything was determined by the command "from above", as in the good old days Soviet Union when any action was initiated from above and took the form of all-Union hysteria.
When it comes to window tinting, quality matters.
Last year, the Russian government nevertheless decided to seriously deal with violators of traffic rules and was going to introduce stricter liability, including for improper tinting of car windows. In particular, a law has been developed on a significant increase in fines for improper tinting of the front and side windows of cars, which provides for a threefold increase in penalties. Information about such a bill exploded social media and a significant part of the Russian driving community. At the same time, different dates were called: the first of January, the first of June or the first of July of the current year. The situation was fueled by the fact that in December last year the State Duma adopted some amendments regarding the law on tinting. This action was initiated by the first deputy chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Lysakov. The latest version of the draft law, announced in the State Duma, suggested an increase in the fine for tinting the front and side windows up to three times: from today's 500 rubles. up to one and a half thousand rubles. In the event of a repeated violation, the driver would have to replenish the Russian budget by 5,000 rubles. But let's reassure particularly interested drivers: the matter has not progressed beyond the first reading. Therefore, today, fines for tinting under the new laws of 2019, as before, amount to no more than 500 rubles. (part 3.1 of article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). There is no separate penalty for a repeated violation. Naturally, rumors about the adoption of new norms of the law on tinting caused especially zealous actions of traffic police officers who began to conduct raids, the purpose of which was to identify and punish drivers of cars with improperly tinted windows.
The prescription for tinting, that is, the requirement to eliminate the offense within 5–20 days (remove the tinting), is considered a more severe punishment than a fine, but this part of the law is so vague and has many loopholes and nuances that most inspectors usually get by with a receipt for a fine.
For the sake of fairness, it should be said that only last year several changes were made to the Rules of the Road of Russia regarding the registration of cars, the issuance driving licenses, transportation of children, exploitation Vehicle persons who obtained their license less than two years ago, and so on. Therefore, no one can guarantee that the proposed bill will not be approved in the near future and that changing the tinting rules and increasing fines for incorrect tinting will not become another norm of Russian legislation.
What are the norms and standards of tinting in Russia today
It should be clarified that the ban on tinting and the fines for it do not apply to tinting as such, but only violations of certain norms established by law.
And to understand the permitted norms for tinting car windows, it is important to know the following: the rear window of a car can be tinted in any way and with any light transmission rate. The same rule applies to the rear side windows of the car. The upper part of the windshield of the vehicle can be tinted with a transparent film (not wider than 14 cm), its light transmission can be any. Side windows the car can also be tinted, taking into account that their light transmission will not be less than 70%. The new GOST has been in force since 2015, before that the norms of the old GOST required adherence to the light transmission norm, which allowed for a light transmission level of at least 75%.
Before making a decision on gluing a transparent light filter film on a car glass, it is necessary to understand the characteristics of not only the film itself, but also the characteristics of the car glass itself. This will help you avoid penalties for tinting. The light transmission of car windows is not a static value. The role is played by the quality of the glass, its manufacturer, and so on. For example, glass without a film can have a light transmission rate of about 95%. Therefore, when gluing an additional film with light transmission characteristics equal to, for example, 70% on such glass, the final light transmission characteristic will already be 65%. This will become a violation and may result in an administrative fine of five hundred rubles.
Legally permissible tinting of automobile windows is determined by the corresponding GOST 32565–2013. This document regulates the degree of tinting of the windshield, side, rear side and rear windows of the car. This document does not apply to vehicle lighting fixtures. Everything is taken into account in GOST - from the quality and characteristics of the automotive glass itself to its manufacturer (taking into account all possible ones). It also stipulates specifications film used for tinting.
It is also necessary to take into account who is toning and where exactly the toning is carried out. Poor performance of the task by craftsmen can lead to deviations from the established standards of tinting and light transmission, even when the characteristics of the film and automotive glass used for tinting should theoretically be within acceptable limits. Therefore, it is advisable to check the characteristics of light transmission after gluing the light-protective film and before leaving the highway, where the traffic police inspector may present an unpleasant surprise when stopping.
It is important to understand that it is possible to tint the rear window of a car to any degree of light transmission only when two rear-view mirrors are installed on this vehicle, allowing the driver to see clearly traffic situation behind his car.
An important nuance: Rosstandart indicated that the strip of light-protective film pasted on the top of the windshield should have a width of no more than 14 cm and at the same time any light transmission. There are cases when mercenary traffic police officers try to "dissolve" uninformed drivers by measuring the light transmission in the upper part, sealed with a film. As a rule, it does not meet the standards. So, if the width of the strip pasted on the windshield is not more than 14 cm, then such actions are illegal.
How and where is measured the light transmission of the front and side windows of the car
When checking the light transmission of automobile windows, the traffic police is guided by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 1240. This document concerns the norms of technical re-equipment of vehicles. Some of its provisions were repealed in 2014 by order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 1123, but the provisions for checking the degree of light transmission continue to operate.
To check the technical condition of the vehicle, technical diagnostic tools should always be used. They must be entered in the State Register, which lists all types of means used for measurement. These devices must have certificates of conformity, documents stipulated in the law on periodic performance testing.
It looks like a device for checking the light transmission of automotive glass
Measurement of the light transmission of automotive glass can only be carried out under conditions when its surface is clean and dry. Accordingly, measurements cannot be taken in rainy weather and on dirty car glass. The driver, whom the traffic police stopped to check the technical condition of his vehicle, including the light transmission of the glass, should, first of all, be asked to provide the necessary documents: a certificate of conformity, a document on the last check of the technical condition of the device. In addition, the traffic police officer must have permission to carry out such actions and have the appropriate certificate. If any of these documents is missing, then any results of the check are automatically illegal and can be challenged in court. When checking, the driver should definitely look at the sensors attached to the windows, they should not have any artificial shading and external film. If, in the opinion of the driver, the device is not accurate, he may require a re-measurement. In this case, the traffic police inspector must conduct it in the presence of two witnesses. At the same time, all the problems of finding them fall on his shoulders with shoulder straps. If the inspector who stopped the driver begins to delay searching for people who may become witnesses, then he should be reminded of Article 28.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which states that a long delay of the car when drawing up a protocol is unlawful. You can also suggest calling the police and talking to his immediate supervisor. In the case when the inspector understands that he is clearly violating the norms of the law, he will immediately lose interest in this driver.
A device for measuring the light transmission of automotive glass, in addition to a valid certificate and documents on the inspection of the technical condition, must be sealed. If not, then you can move on with peace of mind and refuse to take measurements. As a rule, when measuring light transmission, a portable device "Blik" is used. The power source is often the car's cigarette lighter and the device works confidently when the internal network voltage is 12 volts. One way to get away from measuring light transmission is to inform the traffic police inspector that the battery this car very weak and therefore unable to deliver the required power. You can offer a traffic police officer to adjust company car and connect to its electrical system. You can use the device only at temperatures that start from -10 and reach + 40 degrees Celsius. The measurement must be made at least at three different points of the glass to be measured. The light transmission indicator will mean in this case the arithmetic mean. The driver should be careful at every stage of the measurement. If he notices any error of the inspector, then it is undesirable to pay attention to it immediately. But informing about the mistakes made by the traffic police inspector should be done when drawing up a protocol, where they are described in detail. In this case, it is much easier to defend your rights. At a minimum, a second measurement with the participation of attesting witnesses will be required.
It must be understood that in the Rules of the Road, the norms of tinting are prescribed for a reason. Despite the obvious advantages, tinted glass has its drawbacks. Excessive tinting can have a significant impact on driving safety. For example, when making a trip in the dark, tinted windows can prevent you from noticing an obstacle in a timely manner or, for example, a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing. This can end not only his life, but also break the life of the driver, since the responsibility is on him. In this case, excessive tinting on the windows of the vehicle will become an aggravating circumstance when the court decides on the punishment.
Can a driver appeal against the actions of a traffic police officer?
If the driver believes that the actions of the traffic police officer to measure the light transmission of car windows were unlawful, then he can challenge them in court within 14 days. In addition to the above requirements of the law and the nuances during the check, drivers should know the following:
- measurement of the light transmission of automobile windows can only be carried out at a stationary post;
- atmospheric pressure should be between 650 and 790 mm, air humidity should not exceed 80%. If the humidity is higher, then the light transmission of the glass should be measured in a dry room. When measuring, the traffic police inspector must first measure atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity levels. In addition, he must provide this data to the driver whose car is being checked;
- the certificate of conformity of the device and documents on its technical verification must be available to the traffic police inspector in the original, copies cannot be used.
Any device that measures the light transmission of glass is called a taumeter. There are several more certified taumeters that traffic police officers can use to measure light transmission, but in the vast majority of cases, the above "Blick" is used.
A few examples
To understand how all of the above works in practice, we will give a few examples.
First
The traffic police officer drew up a report for improper tinting of car windows, while not measuring their light transmission with a special device. Can such a protocol be challenged in court? Of course you can. This should be done within 14 days and the driver will certainly be excused if the device did not measure.
Second
Having stopped the minibus, the traffic police inspector measured the tint film applied to his windshield. Its width was 17 cm. As a result, the inspector drew up a report in which a fine of 500 rubles was imposed on the taxi driver. Further, the traffic police officer went to the motor transport company in which this vehicle is registered. His auto mechanic also received a fine of 5,000 rubles for releasing an unusable vehicle onto the line. In this case, the actions of the traffic police officer were absolutely legal, since the mechanic is responsible for the technical condition of the fixed-route taxi, and the driver is only responsible for driving.
The third
The traffic police inspector stopped the car to check its technical condition, including the light transmission of the glass, not at a stationary traffic police post. His demands to measure the light transmission of glass are illegal. In this case, the driver may refuse to take measurements or require them to be taken at a stationary post, which will still need to be reached.
Fourth
The car was stopped at a stationary post after a light rain passed. The traffic police inspector did not first check the indicators of humidity and air temperature, as well as atmospheric pressure. Measurement of the light transmission of car windows showed that it exceeds the norm and amounts to 72%. Accordingly, a protocol and a fine were issued. In this case, the driver has every reason to appeal the protocol in court, since no measurements of weather conditions were made, which are a necessary component of this procedure. With a high degree of probability, the court will decide in favor of the driver.
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To pay or not to pay: that is the question
Practice shows that the traffic police sometimes forgets about petty violators, therefore, within the specified period (and it is 80 days), the notification does not always come to the violator. He has the opportunity to "knock off" the fine by the statute of limitations. The Code of Administrative Offenses says that the statute of limitations for administrative fines for violating the Rules of the Road is two years later. The two-year statute of limitations begins from the moment the decision to pay the fine is served on the violator. If the decision has been appealed in court, the limitation period starts from the date of the decision. If there was an attempt to appeal to a higher court, then the statute of limitations begins from the moment of its decision. Two years later, the demands of the authorities to pay this fine will no longer be legal. Although he will continue to be listed as an offender in the traffic police database. In this case, a tarnished reputation will be the only way the fine can harm the driver. There are also several bureaucratic nuances that can help you not pay a fine legally. This can be done in the event that the decision on the fine was issued within a period exceeding 60 days from the date of the traffic violation. A similar rule also applies in the case when the decision of the court of first instance was appealed, and the Court of Appeal issued its decision later than 90 days from the date of the violation. If someone is afraid that an unpaid fine will cause a ban on traveling abroad, then he can be relatively calm: this will require a court decision, and the minimum amount of the unpaid fine should exceed 10 thousand rubles.
At the same time, the fine for improper tinting of car windows is only 500 rubles and can be considered relatively small. If you pay a fine within 20 days from the date of the protocol, it will be halved. Therefore, it is better to act according to the law.
Like any technical re-equipment of a car, its glass tinting should be done correctly and in accordance with the norms of Russian legislation. This will help to avoid many problems on the road and unpleasant moments in dealing with traffic police inspectors. By the way, similar norms and penalties exist in the neighboring countries of Russia: Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus. The question is to what extent they are respected and monitored by road safety services. According to experts' forecasts, the toughening of penalties for incorrect glass tinting in the Russian Federation will still happen.
The state structure is going to increase fines for tinting from January 1, 2019. The amount of the fine can reach 5 thousand rubles. You can understand the intricacies of GOST in 2019, learn about legislative innovations, and most importantly, avoid a fine for tinted windows.
Tinting is a special protective dimming coating on the glass of a vehicle in order to minimize visibility and light penetration during vehicle operation. Thanks to this, the driver can reduce the amount of sun rays entering the body of the vehicle, which will prevent it from heating up inside. Excessively tinted windows contradict established laws and orders of the Government of the Russian Federation, which entails the imposition of fines.
All about tinting 2019: current innovations and some nuances
From January 1, 2019, the Legislative Assembly intends to tighten penalties for exceeding the level of tinting. The current legislation regulates the norms of light transmission of vehicle windows. Window tinting is acceptable if the following conditions are met:
- The light transmission index of the front and side panels is not less than 70%.
- The light transmission for the windshield is set at 75%.
If the windows of the car do not meet the specified requirements, then the car owner will pay a fine. In 2019, the “wrong” tinting will cost the car owner 1,500 rubles.
The draft of the new law on tinting involves a significant increase in the amount of fines in 2019 and the transition to a progressive system of sanctions. For the first violation, the amount of the fine will be 1.5 thousand rubles. Subsequent violations will cost significantly more - 5 thousand rubles.
In 2017, amendments were made to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation and the SDA, known to the public as new law on tinting dated July 01, 2016, according to which the punishment for drivers of vehicles has slightly changed. In particular, amendments were made to the articles of the law on tinting, which regulates the correct operation of the car: a ban on tinted windows that do not comply with established norms and rules has been established.
Changes in legislation took place on the basis of.
In part 3.1 of Art. 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (as amended on June 8, 2015 N 143-FZ) states that (for 2016) the fine was 500 rubles.
Thus, a transparent color film 140 mm in the upper part is allowed on the front glass, as well as blinds and removable curtains on rear window subject to the presence of exterior mirrors on the sides.