Ops against tinted vehicles still on
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PETALING JAYA: The nationwide operation on tinted vehicles will still be carried out on June 16, said Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi.
The Deputy Transport Minister refuted conflicting reports recently, which stated that the authorities would not go “all out” against motorists with tinted windscreens and windows.
However, he said the operation, which will be led by the Traffic Police and assisted by the Road Transport Department, would take into account the proposals from a two-day workshop on tinted windows and screens on June 2.
“Let me be clear that the operation is still on and it will be held nationwide.
“We will still go after those who have failed to adhere to regulations on tinted windscreens and windows,” he said yesterday.
He explained that the workshop, which would involve the relevant departments and all segments of society, would be crucial in establishing a clear direction of the operation.
“Motorists have until June 15 to revert to permitted tinting stipulations.
“We will inform the public of any changes to existing laws following the conclusion of the workshop,” he said.
He was commenting on a recent statement by Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad that claimed the operation on window tints would not be held on a large scale.
Bernama reported Ismail also denying that the department prohibited the usage of some kinds of tints.
For window tints, Rule 5(1) and Rule 5(3) of Motor Vehicle (Prohibition of Certain Types of Glass) Rules 1991 stipulate that the minimum light transmission level of the front windshield is 70%, while windows and the rear windshield must allow at least 50% of light to pass through.
Federal traffic police chief Senior Asst Comm Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff was previously quoted as saying that they had no objections to any proposed amendment as long as safety and security was the priority.
“Any ruling on tints should not be a risk to security. If a tint is too dark, then it will obscure the view to the interior of the vehicle, which will hinder the work of law enforcement officers in checking the passengers or for weapons,” he said.
