Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh says sweeping changes to the vehicle tint regulations are intended to remove confusion, improve safety and ensure fair treatment for motorists, calling the reforms “a win for both the general population and law enforcement.”
In a recent interview with News Room, Singh explained that the revised law moves away from an outright ban on tinted glass and instead introduces clear, measurable standards.
“No longer will the law read that it’s a prohibition of tinted glass.
“It will speak to tint, it will speak to visible light transmission and therefore the density of the tint to be applied and on which glass,” Singh said.
He emphasised that enforcement will only follow after the legislation is fully approved.
“Whatever comes, once that reform is made and assented to, that is what guides how we operate. It can only come into effect when it is taken to Parliament, read, voted on and approved. Then it becomes the law of the day,” Singh told the News Room.
The government has rolled out major changes to the country’s tint regulations, setting a new standard and giving motorists until December 31, 2025 to ensure their vehicles comply.
Despite the reforms, the Traffic Chief maintained that safety remains paramount.
“For us, tint represents a material that disturbs visibility, especially at night, and therefore we will continue enforcement with consideration,” he said, noting that special attention will be paid to the front windshield, which “prevents a lot of things from being seen.”
According to Singh, education and outreach will be key to a smooth transition.
“We will continue the awareness, and as far as awareness is raised, I am certain there will be voluntary compliance,” he said.
He also gave assurances against arbitrary or heavy-handed policing.
“We will do nothing outside of the confines of the law.
“Expect no biasness from us. I will not encourage anyone in the traffic department to act unprofessionally. We must treat the public fairly, equally and in a just manner,” Singh said.
Addressing enforcement practices, Singh urged restraint and professionalism.
“Licensed and certifying officers will be available to conduct checks, complete defect sheets where an offence is established, and take the appropriate course of action,” he said.
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