Walrond clamps down on dark tints — 35% limit across the board

Nov 29, 2025 News

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…drivers get until December 31 to comply

(Kaieteur News) – Drivers are now allowed to have up to a 35% light penetration on their vehicles without a waiver issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The announcement was made by subject minister Oneidge Walrond on Friday amid public concern over the Guyana Police Force’s tint campaign.

Earlier this week, the minister ordered ranks of the GPF to remove the illegal tint from their vehicles.

In a short Facebook live stream via her Facebook page, Minister Walrond said that it was observed that there was an exponential increase in requests for tint waivers with simultaneous complaints in relation to “unscrupulous practices and individuals” who are abusing the current system in place.

She said that it has become clear that the system is burdensome, inconsistent and vulnerable to manipulation. The minister disclosed that after taking this into consideration, a comprehensive evaluation of the system was conducted in addition to consultations with the GPF and technical expert.

It was decided that, “There will be the introduction of three clearly defined tint waiver categories based on assessed risk profiles in the interest of equity and to eliminate administrative delays, there will be a universal provision for basic tint without waiver, which stipulates that all motor vehicles will now be allowed tint with no less than 35% light penetration.”

This measure, the minister said, will apply across the board and does not require a waiver. Nevertheless, restricted waivers for high security categories are to be introduced. The first and second categories will be strictly applied to diplomats, government officials, high profile security related persons and other specific categories expressly approved by the Minister of Home Affairs.

“The current legislation governing tint waivers will be amended to reflect and legalize these new measures. All motor vehicle owners and operators are required to comply fully with these revised tint regulations.  These changes are intended to bring predictability, equity and fairness to the long-standing issue of tint management. Failure to comply will result in the application of prescribed fines and charges under the relevant traffic and enforcement regulations,” Minister Walrond added.

The minister highlighted that prior to the implementation of this new tint management regime, if drivers were not the holder of a tint waiver granted by the Ministry tinted windows on vehicles whether factory or personally installed were not allowed.

She made it clear that if they had a tint waiver it was for a degree of no less than 65% light penetration tint which was allowed.

“In stark contrast, this new regime introduces an across the board, 35% light penetration for all motor vehicles to support an orderly transition. Motor vehicle operators are granted a compliance period up to December 31, 2025, after this date, the Guyana Police Force will commence aggressive nationwide enforcement operations,” she said.

No directive given to cease tint operations

Meanwhile, the Guyana Police Force on Friday in a statement on its Facebook page denied giving any directive to cease any tint related operations, warning the public to beware of false information.

It said in the statement that it has observed with serious concern there are several online statements asserting that the Force has been given directions to discontinue all tint related enforcement exercises.

“The GPF categorically refutes these claims, as no such directive has been issued at any level of command. Regional Commanders are hereby reminded that all members of the public are required to comply with the Laws of Guyana, including the extraction and regulation of motor-vehicle window tint as prescribed under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act. Ranks are expected to continue enforcing all relevant statutory provisions in accordance with established operational protocols,” it said.

The Force said that the unfounded publications constitute clear actions of public mischief, having the potential to mislead right-thinking citizens, erode public confidence and distract from the lawful mandate of the Force.

“The GPF cautions members of the public against circulating unverified information which may compromise public order or impede legitimate law-enforcement operations and encourages citizens to rely exclusively on official communication channels for accurate information,” it added.

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