Just got nicked on way home from Japshow, car is illegal !!

[C J R]

Out of interest I believe the tint rules are set on percentage of light that passes through - how did the police check this? Is it some sort of device they carry like a breatherliser(sp) ?

I was notified an average of 75% of light has to pass through the window. To check this a meter is used.
Three readings are taken.
 
I was concerned as the windscreen was advised as illegal !
 
When I questioned this as it was a factory fitted screen the meter was produced and three readings taken, the screen passed without problem. Phew!
 
And for the record, I am a supporter of the Police and the service they provide to the public.
Just thought I would share my experience.

[J_T]

Ah, cool, that matches what I\'d read here: http://www.tintedwindows.co.uk/ which is quite a good site as it does give the legalities and have simulated tint examples too.

Bit sad they were going to write up the windscreen when it was factory!  Did they tell you what percentage the factory screen let through after taking the reading?

[shaunwil]

Out of interest what are the legality of new headlights ? The number of times I\'m completely blinded in the FB is silly. Thought about an anti-glare tint but do they exist ?

Shaun

[C J R]

Ah, cool, that matches what I\'d read here: http://www.tintedwindows.co.uk/ which is quite a good site as it does give the legalities and have simulated tint examples too.

Bit sad they were going to write up the windscreen when it was factory!  Did they tell you what percentage the factory screen let through after taking the reading?

Yes. The screen was 74.5 nearest the graduated bit at the top, 75.5 in passenger area, nearer the middle of the screen (down from the graduated area) and 76 in the centre of screen.

Hope this is of interest.

[mpk490p]

was it Northamptonshire police that stopped you?

[C J R]

was it Northamptonshire police that stopped you?

No, south Yorkshire.
But let\'s not start posting anything about different districts.
As I alluded to before my intent with this post was not to have a pop at the Police, only to share my experience and if that can help another member then that\'s all I intended.

[RX8Head]

Sorry to hear of your issues but as Tony said nothing that should be to hard or clostly(expect maybe the tints) to sort.  I got pulled a couple of years back for having a 3/4 front plate and got the same as you an advisory note and 14 days to put it right.

[stocky]

at least they didnt say anything about the paint/chrome
it does look great :Thumbsup!