In Ukraine, drivers often resort to tinting their car windows to make them comfortable and protected. But not all types of tinting are legal.
Violating the established rules can lead to unpleasant consequences, such as fines or even temporary suspension of your driving license.
ICTV Facts found out what the fine for tinting a car is in Ukraine.
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Fine for car tinting: amount
In accordance with the Traffic Regulations, which were approved by the resolution Cabinet of Ministers No. 1306 prohibits the operation of vehicles in which additional objects are installed on the glass or a coating is applied that limits visibility from the driver's seat and impairs its transparency.
In the note to paragraph 31.4.7 The Road Traffic Regulations state that transparent colored films may be attached to the upper part of the windshield of cars and buses; tinting is also permitted, except for mirror tinting, the transmission of which meets the requirements of GOST 5727-88.
In Ukraine, the fine for tinting car windows is regulated by Article 121 Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.
For the first violation the fine is 340 hryvnia.
However, if the driver violates the tinting rules again within a year, he may be deprived of the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 3 to 6 months.
What kind of car tinting is allowed in Ukraine
Requirements for glass tinting and its light transmission are specified in GOST 5727-88. Tinting is permitted, but must have a certain light transmission capacity.
In addition to the percentage of light transmission, the color in which tinted glass may be painted is also indicated. In particular, the perception of white, yellow, red, green and blue colors must not be distorted.
The GOST also states that there are special measuring devices to determine the degree of light transmission. Therefore, before issuing a fine to a driver, a police officer must use a measuring device to determine the percentage of light transmission of the tint.
There are certain requirements for the light transmission of car glass:
- The windshield must transmit at least 75% of light.
- The side windows of the front doors must transmit at least 70% of light.
- The rear window can be tinted without restrictions.
Mirror tinting of glass is prohibited in Ukraine.
