A Quick Guide to Tinted Car Windows
Tinted car windows are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, but which park of tinted car windows is illegal? This guide will look at what makes tinted car windows illegal and whether you can use them in different locations. The rules around tints vary depending on the location where you live, so it's important to pay attention to all the laws that apply to you when using tinted car windows.
Am I Allowed Tinted Car Windows?
The law states that you may tint your car windows. In Britain, it is illegal to drive with any tint that doesn't allow at least 75% of light in through your windows. Any darker than that, as well as obscuring vision while driving, could land you with a fine. If you have or are planning to get tinted windows fitted, make sure they don't obscure vision while driving or distract other drivers by letting in too little light.
The bottom line is that even if you have tinted windows in your car, it's important to make sure they are not too dark for you to drive safely. If your tint obscures other drivers' vision or distracts them while they are driving, then you could get issued with a ticket or fine by police. However, as long as everything can get seen clearly (and they block no light out) then nothing should be an issue!
Is It Legal to Have Tinted Car Windows in the UK?
There's an estimate that over 50% of motorists in England have tinted car windows, but are they illegal? The short answer is that it's not strictly illegal to have tinted car windows in the UK, but certain laws apply. Check out our full guide to see whether you can get away with having tinted car windows on your vehicle. And if you're thinking about getting a set yourself, make sure you know exactly what legal limits apply before heading down to your local window shop.
The shade of tint should get limited (up to 70%) and shouldn't impair your vision while driving or reduce the light coming into the car. You also need to ensure that your windows don't become glazed or frosted over by dirt or condensation,' as per Section 42 of The Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations 1986.
How Much Does It Cost to tint a Car Window in the UK?
You can pay around £150-180 to tint a standard car window in the UK. However, you could find some window tints cheaper than that - they will just not be of as high quality. The average cost is around £200 for a car with three doors, four windows and a sunroof. It's more expensive to tint your caravan or motorhome because it usually has larger windows.
On average, it costs £300 to have a single van side window tinted. For example, if you were going for full-on limo-style shades on all four side windows, it might cost as much as £800! Using an express' service, most people get their car back from being tinted within 24 hours at most.