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13-06-2009, 02:53 PM
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Mr Impulsive
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Location: Perth NOR.
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I've searched and found quote a few threads on window tints and less than 35% is illegal etc etc.
What I want to know is which windows does this affect? Is it a blanket statement for all windows? On my EL my theory is to have the back window and the rear passenger windows as dark as I can and have the front windows done at the legal 35%. What I would like to know and I probably will go and ask the local cops if I can't find out here is if that is legal. I will also contact my insurance company to find out if I'm still covered if I do that. My reason for the back window is that it doesn't affect you because you can't do anything about whats directly behind you. I can still see using my door mirrors through 35% tint on the front on things further behind me. Same thoughts for the rear passenger windows. Your thoughts/facts/opinions?
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13-06-2009, 03:25 PM
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FG F6310 Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Depending on which state you are in the laws will vary a little but generally speaking no matter which window you tint it must not have a light transmission of less than 35% (lower the number, the darker it is, eg 20% is darker than 35% etc). Some states have a maximium of 70% on front wind ups for example.
The only exception to this rule at least in Qld is a limo with a privacy screen between the driver and rear passengers. When the screen is activated there effectively is no glass behind the driver and therefore you can get away with a darker tint. Some people will tell you it's ok because hardly anyone ever gets pulled up on it, but do you want to take the chance and be the exception. With regards insurance cover, if you are in charge of a defective or unroadworthy vehicle your insurer has the right to void your insurance as you shouldn't have been on the road in the first place. Sorry I couldn't give you more positive news but that's the law. Big AL
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13-06-2009, 03:31 PM
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My Deception
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I'm pretty sure the only exception is that for a ute you can have it at any % as being a commercial vehicle the rear window usually is blocked by stuff at the back.
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13-06-2009, 03:37 PM
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13-06-2009, 03:42 PM
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Rob
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Location: Woodcroft S.A.
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i've been told a few times that, technically, all aftermarket tint is illegal as most cars come with some sort of uv layer on the glass already. tinting over a tint is illegal.
another thread here http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....5&page=2&pp=25 |
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13-06-2009, 03:45 PM
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Mr Impulsive
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Perth NOR.
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OK what about wagons? Can I tint the rear window and side windows in the boot area to whatever % I want?
What I'll do is go to the police and ask them. There is a local cop shop in my suburb so hopefully they'll help me out and I'll come back and post here with some facts. If I can be bothered I'll contact my insurance company and ask them will I be covered as well. That should clear it up. Stay tuned for an update sometime next week.
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13-06-2009, 03:53 PM
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Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
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the police may not necessarily be the right people to ask. they only have to suspect a car is 'illegal' to slap a sticker on it and then when you take it over the pits they will confirm whether or not it is.
there's been a few times when cops have said one thing and then i've been through regency (transport authority in s.a.) only to be told a different story. these guys are the ones that have authority to remove defect stickers etc so i expect they are more up to speed on rules than a cop. i would ring the applicable transport people, not the cops. |
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13-06-2009, 03:54 PM
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Mr Impulsive
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Location: Perth NOR.
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http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/lic_IB-119A.pdf
I've found the answer. All you need to know in WA in the above link regarding window tint. Thanks guys. Case closed.
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13-06-2009, 04:07 PM
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Mr Impulsive
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WA regs
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/lic_IB-119A.pdf Victoria regs http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rd...621/0/VSI2.pdf NSW regs http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registrati...vsi03_rev3.pdf Tas regs http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/publ...__and__windows QLD regs page 13 of this document http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/reso...n2_feb2004.pdf SA regs http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/pdfs/...or_Vehicle.pdf Thats pretty much everyone covered now. Maybe a sticky?
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13-06-2009, 04:13 PM
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Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
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good job. should be a sticky for sure.
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13-06-2009, 09:38 PM
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playing in my big shed
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this topic comes up all the time.
those links should be put in a sticky for sure. here is another one from qld transport. page 5 has the info. qld vehical modifications
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