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Illegal tint crackdown begins
…drivers face courts as new rules take effect
(Kaieteur News) – With the new tint regulations taking effect today, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has announced that strict enforcement will begin, with officers expected to take firm action against motorists who fail to comply.
Under the updated rules, rear windscreens and side door glass must not exceed 20% Visible Light Transmission (VLT), while front windscreens and front side windows must allow at least 25% VLT, inclusive of the approved six-inch visor.
Police say that the new measures are aimed at improving visibility for law enforcement officers and enhancing road safety. “Motorists found operating vehicles that are non-compliant with the legislation will be placed before the courts,” police said.
Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh, stated that officers will be conducting on-the-spot checks using properly calibrated tint meters.
“We will be using functioning tint meters during enforcement exercises to ensure compliance,” he said.
The Police Force also assured that the rollout will be carried out professionally and is calling on the public to cooperate fully. Officials have maintained that stricter tint control is necessary to aid crime detection and improve overall public safety.
Under the new system, vehicles that meet the legal tint limits will no longer require prior approval, while those outside the limits will face penalties.
Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has clarified that the previous tint waiver system has been removed and replaced with a uniform standard for all drivers.
Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, the minister said the new rules are intended to eliminate discretion and create a fair, transparent system.
“For the majority of the persons, they recognise that this new regime is that tint is permissible for everyone, and most persons recognise when they get their vehicles checked that the 20 to 25 percent is more than enough tint that they need,” she said.
The minister noted that many drivers were already operating within or even above the new limits, suggesting general acceptance of the changes. She stressed that one of the biggest shifts is that exemptions are no longer needed.
“In the previous regime, it was not allowed. And so you have to get this tint waiver or exemption. And so I think, you know, we don’t want to get that confused that the exemption is no longer required,” she explained.
The new regulations take effect immediately, with the GPF responsible for enforcement as authorities push for safer roads and greater transparency.
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