New law on tinting car windows

Last year, a new law on tinting the machine came into force. It implies glazing standards for cars on the territory of the Russian Federation. Drivers relate to this innovation in absolutely different ways. In our article you can find out the standards of the new bill, as well as learn motorists' reviews about it.

General information about toning

Recently, many motorists prefer tinting. This tuning is aimed at darkening the glasses. Thanks to toning, pedestrians and other drivers will not see what is happening in the cabin of your car.

A significant disadvantage of darkening the glasses is poor color rendition. The new law on toning was adopted not casually, after all such tuning quite often becomes the reason of road and transport incidents. This is due to the fact that visibility is significantly reduced in cars with darkened windows at night. Distorted and the effect of headlights ahead of the cars.

Toning has a lot of positive sides. This tuning protects your car from the burning out of the cabin. In the summer, toning will allow you to keep the inside of the car cool and fresh. Most often, the darkening of the windows is used for the design of the car and as a protection for the interior from prying eyes.

We strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the current bill before you darken the glasses in your car. This will allow you to avoid penalty fines.

General information about the draft law

The law on toning came into effect on July 1, 2015. Its provisions are based on standards established by the State Automobile Inspection. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the requirements for the front windows are much stricter than the rear ones.

In general, the law on toning, more precisely, existed, long enough. Earlier, violations of unscrupulous drivers seized license plates. Nevertheless, before the bill passed last year, the tinting of the glass did not cause any special indignation among the employees of the State Inspectorate.

Thanks to the draft law adopted in 2015, the requirements for observing the norms for the darkening of glasses have become much tougher. Now an unscrupulous driver can not only get a penalty, but also lose his rights.

Basic requirements for toning

The new law on toning provides for a number of requirements for the driver, who decided to darken the glasses in his car. The State Automobile Inspectorate believes that absolutely everyone should know them. All features of the bill you can find in our article.

In order not to violate the law on toning the car, you should first of all pay attention to the windshield. Its light transmittance should be at least 70-75%. This is the first criterion, which draws the attention of the State Road Safety Inspectorate. It is worth noting that the percentage of light transmission of the doors can be 65-70%.

Recently, many motorists prefer tuning their car. Often they apply drawings or inscriptions to the surface of the windshield. The new law on toning categorically forbids resorting to such a design. An important role is played by the color of the tint film. According to the bill, the use of red, blue, green and yellow shading on the windshield is prohibited. It is for this reason that we strongly recommend that you take a responsible approach to choosing a tint film. Color blackout can significantly change color rendition in the car.

Where can I measure the main criteria of the tint glass?

There is a wide variety of techniques and types of dimming of automobile glass. Today the most popular ones are spraying and coating with a special film. The level of light transmission in the car directly depends on the chosen material density. If the indicators are significantly different from the norm, the unscrupulous driver risks obtaining a fine or even losing his driving license. Where you can measure the basic indicators of toning, not everyone knows.

In order to independently measure the percentage of light transmission, it is necessary to purchase a specialized device. However, it is quite expensive, and it is used extremely rarely. If you do not have the opportunity to spend money on useless things, then we recommend that you seek help from an auto maintenance station. You can also find out the percentage of light transmission at the nearest traffic police post. It is worth noting that if you exceed the norm, you can write a fine, which provides for a law on toning.

One way to get around the bill

It's no secret that there are loopholes in absolutely any decree. Thanks to them you can avoid responsibility. The law on tinting cars is no exception. It is known that in order to determine the percentage of light transmittance of glass, employees of the State Road Traffic Inspection measure it using a special device. Today there is already a toning on sale, the percentage of which can be dimmed during operation. Such an invention is a novelty in the automotive market. Its cost is quite high. On average, it ranges from 20 thousand rubles.

The principle of operation of such toning is based on new technologies. A special substance is applied to the glazing of the car. It consists of metal oxides. Due to the change in voltage in the machine and the special sensors, the percentage of dimming can vary considerably. You can control it using the remote control that comes with the tint.

The new technology has a lot of advantages. With its help, you can easily change the level of darkening under certain weather conditions. It is thanks to her that you can bypass the law on toning. The new technology also has drawbacks. The most important is the high cost. Today, not every motorist can afford such a system.

There is a cheaper way to use excessive tinting - this is double glass. To use this method, you need to install a clear glass in the car on top and a darkened bottom. If necessary, lower it will only need to be lowered. It should be noted that such a method is not prohibited. Surprisingly, the method is patented as the protection of a car in a parking lot. This method will allow you to save the car salon in the summer from burnout and keep cool.

We strongly recommend that you do not use prohibited toning. Any illegal actions are punishable. It is worth noting that excessive toning can cause a traffic accident.

Changes in the bill. general information

The change in the law on toning occurred this year. According to the new decree, the fine for violation is from 500 rubles. Already today the government of the Russian Federation plans to raise the first penalty charge to 5 thousand rubles. In the event that an unscrupulous driver breaks the bill repeatedly, he runs the risk of losing his driving license for up to six months.

As before, excessive tinting of the front windows is prohibited. The law allows the placement of a colored strip on the top of the windshield.

The main provisions of the amended bill

According to the amended decree, a partial tinting of the car windows is partially permitted. The law loyally refers to the excessive darkening of the rear glazing. To date, the permitted rate of light transmission of the front glass is 70%. According to new additions, a protective layer - a polymer coating - should be applied from the back side of the darkened glass. The method of both sputtering and coating of the surface with a tint film is still permitted.

In 2016, drivers are allowed to tint in any way the top 14 centimeters of the windshield. It should be noted that for the moment, mirror blackouts are strictly prohibited. Absolutely any driver can place on the rear window curtains or blinds. However, this is permitted in the case where the outer side mirrors are located on the car body.

General Information on Penalties

The amendments to the draft law were considered in September last year, but they came into force only in this. It is known that the amount of penalties has significantly changed. In the event that a dishonest driver was fined for the first time, he will have to pay in time 1500 rubles. If the violation for tinting is not the first, then the motorist will be assigned a fine of 5 thousand rubles. The time for the second registration of the violation is about a year. In some cases, an unscrupulous driver may be deprived of a driving license for up to two months.

In the future, the government of the Russian Federation plans to impose a penalty in the form of deprivation of a driver's license for a secondary violation for a long period. We strongly recommend checking the light transmission level in advance. Thanks to this you will protect yourself against all kinds of fines and penalties.

Voting of motorists for changing standards

Over the past few years, the number of tinted cars has increased significantly. There is a huge variety of reasons for darkening the glass. Someone in this way tries to change the appearance of the machine, and someone so saves the salon from burning out. To date , motorists are demanding that the government of the Russian Federation mitigate the bill. To this end, they also created an online vote. One of the activists says that absolutely any glass does not have 100% light transmittance. It is for this reason to achieve 70% of toning is difficult. It is also noted that if the employee of the State Road Traffic Inspector has fixed 70% light transmission on your car glass, then you will be fined. In fact, the permissible level is 71%. The specialized apparatus does not confirm the lower values and fix it as a violation. Activists believe that the number of accidents on the roads will not increase from changing the norms, but the personal belongings of the drivers will be safe.

Feedback on the bill

The drivers' comments on the draft are very different. Many believe that toning should be banned, as it hinders the survey on the roads. Some argue that the blackout interferes with the very owner of the car, because with these glasses visibility is significantly impaired.

Many drivers consider tinting useful. They claim that this is the only way to protect the car interior in the summer. They also believe that ride quality with darkened glasses does not decrease.

How to avoid punishment?

Experienced motorists know how to avoid punishment for toning. First of all, it is necessary to behave calmly and in a balanced manner. Then you need to get a notebook with a pen and ask the inspector for his personal number. It must be written down. The inspector must present a certificate without fail. The most important thing is politeness.

In the event that the inspector intends to check the level of light transmission on your car, be sure to check whether there is a protective seal on the device. Remember: measurement of toning is not allowed for rain and air temperature -10 and below degrees Celsius. It is also worth noting that the inspector has no right to take your documents to the car. In most cases, if you follow all of the above recommendations, you can do without excesses.

Let's sum up the results

Tinting is especially popular with drivers. Which law sets limits on its use, you can find out in our article. Apply tinting or not - this is everyone's business. We strongly recommend that you use only the allowed types and types of darkening. Thanks to this you will protect yourself from penalty penalties and other punishments.