New regulations governing vehicle windscreens and window tinting will come into force on December 1 and motorists are being reminded to ensure their vehicles meet the updated legal standards.
Deputy Chief Licensing Officer Lynette Williams said the changes are part of efforts to improve road safety and support law-enforcement requirements.
“I want to encourage all vehicle owners to pay special attention to the required tint percentages. The driver and front passenger windows should be no less than 25%. The rear windows and rear windscreen no less than 20%. The front windscreen should be no less than 70%. However, the legislation allows for a margin of error of 3 percentage points,” she stated.
Williams also encouraged drivers to visit the free tint testing sites at Oistins and the NCF car park to confirm compliance before the regulations take effect.
The legislation includes specific guidelines for visor tints. Windscreens measuring three feet or less may have visors up to six inches, while larger windscreens may have visors up to ten inches. Visors must meet a minimum tint level of 25 per cent.
Reflective, metallic and mirrored tints will not be permitted. Public service vehicles will be subject to the same tinting requirements as private vehicles.
Motorists with medical conditions may apply for exemptions once supported by a report from a specialist.
According to the authorities, the updated regulations are intended to improve visibility into vehicles for law-enforcement purposes and form part of broader public-safety measures.
Drivers are being advised to have their current tints professionally checked and to make any required changes ahead of the December 1 deadline. Free testing is available at the designated sites.
Further details are available from the Barbados Licensing Authority and the Ministry of Transport and Works via their websites and social-media platforms. (BLA)
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