Everything about tinting car windows in Russia in 2021

In Russia, there are several laws prohibiting the application of dark film to car windows. Despite this, many car owners neglect the requirement to “decorate” their car in this way.

To radically change the situation and force drivers to comply with the rules, the authorities introduced a fine for tinting in 2021. According to the new law, the punishment will be significant, but you can find out how much the fine can be from the article.

What is the fine for tinting in 2021 according to the new law?

Until recently, a fine of 500 rubles was imposed for tinting that did not meet state standards. When it came to a repeated violation, the fine increased to 1000 rubles. After the introduction of new requirements for the placement of tinting film, the amount of the monetary penalty was not revised. A year later, State Duma deputies proposed an initiative to tighten penalties for violating the requirements of regulatory documents.

According to the information presented in the document, the following punishments were envisaged for the offense:

• 1500 rubles – for drawing up a protocol for the first time;
• 5000 rubles – repeated fine for tinting;
• deprivation of rights for 2-6 months – in case of triple violation.

Subsequently, the deprivation of military rights was removed, and the bill was adopted. In the new law, the fine for tinting in 2021 was also 500 rubles. The information was valid as of January 1, 2021, although the fine was planned to increase in the future. Such provisions have been introduced in the new bill. Today the document is already in force and from January 1, 2021, citizens will be required to pay a fine in a larger amount.

Important! If the penalty has not been paid within 70 days from the date of its imposition, the driver will be responsible in a different way. In addition to 1000 rubles, compulsory work (50 hours) or arrest - 15 days may be imposed.

But there is something worse than a fine!

...And, perhaps, for many drivers - deprivation of their license for tinting. And these are even a few enforcement and punishment measures that are used in practice in 2021 by traffic police officers, and judges are willing to even order the arrest of such drivers. But let's talk about everything in order!

Requirement

Everything here seems to be simple. According to the Federal Law “On the Police”, department employees are given the right to demand that citizens stop committing crimes (but they are still not given the right to deprive the right to control). According to the Code of Administrative Offenses (Article 19.3, Part 1), for failure to comply with a legal requirement, citizens are subject to a fine or administrative arrest for up to 15 days (the court decides what to impose).

Disputes about the legality of such demands to stop an offense (they are also called “prescriptions,” which is less true) online and in judicial practice have not subsided for a long time. We talked in more detail about the legality of the order in a separate article.

The order of its appointment is as follows:

1. A traffic police inspector stops you in a tinted car,
2. makes measurements to record illegal light transmittance,
3. issues a fine (but does not deprive of rights) and with it the requirement to “eliminate the conditions entailing the offense”,
4. if you get caught next time, you are sent to court (and they can do this illegally right from the road), which, most often, orders an administrative arrest.

Something else useful for you:

• New fine for tinting of 5,000 rubles and deprivation of rights from 2021 - true or not?
• In Russia, tinting has been completely banned, including rear windows - true or not?
• Changes in traffic police fines from January 1: new law and table of current fines

Cancellation of car registration

Another no joke, which may well be an alternative to deprivation of rights for tinting in 2021, is the termination of car registration.

This is done because inspectors are confident that tinted windows with inadequate light transmittance are a vehicle malfunction. And paragraph 50 of Order No. 399 states that if malfunctions are detected that prohibit the operation of the car, the registration of the latter is subject to cancellation.

The cancellation procedure is as follows:

1. A traffic police inspector stops you in a tinted car,
2. makes measurements to record illegal light transmittance,
3. issues a fine and a requirement to stop the violation,
4. in addition to the consequences of the demand, after a few days or weeks you receive at your registration address an official letter from the traffic police stating that your car has been deregistered on the basis of the specified paragraph 50 of the Order,
5. You can restore the registration only by showing the car at the registration department, detonated, without film.

Thus, even if you are not deprived of your rights for tinting, the consequences, nevertheless, may be more terrible.

Details of the new bill

The law on car tinting was adopted back in 2021. In the future, it was planned only to make changes to this document. The basic provisions will remain the same, except that the amount of penalties will increase.

This decision was dictated by the fact that drivers perceive a small fine as a minor problem. As a result, traffic violators pay 500 rubles and continue to drive tinted cars. In turn, tinting can cause an emergency. The new law on tinting of 2021 suggests that the amount of the penalty will increase to 1,500 and 5,000 rubles. According to the latest news in this topic, issuing fines in the new amount has become possible as of January 1, 2021.

Is it possible to avoid punishment

According to modern standards, a driver can avoid punishment if he eliminates the violation before issuing a report; these are the answers that can be obtained to the question of how to circumvent the law on tinting.

This means that he can remove the tint film in front of the inspector, after which he can continue on his way.

The police officer himself does not have the right to demand this or independently make attempts to remove the tint.

In addition, the driver can use removable or electric tints, eliminating the violation when stopping before the police officer approaches.

If the motorist was issued an order to remove the tint, this does not exempt him from financial punishment, and the money will still need to be paid.

There are no other opportunities to avoid punishment, and if the inspector has already documented the violation by drawing up a protocol, then you will have to pay a fine and take some action to clean the glass. Moreover, in the first 20 days a person can exercise the right to pay 50% of the fine.

Window tinting is not currently prohibited, but only if done within reasonable limits.

The fine for such a violation is currently 500 rubles, but amendments are being considered that will significantly increase the amount of the penalty and even introduce deprivation of rights.

Therefore, drivers should not deliberately break the law, and when choosing tinting they should also check the standard glass, since it also has some darkening.

Tinting standards according to GOST

Not everyone knows what requirements for tinting in 2021 apply to drivers. In order not to become a victim of abuse of power by the traffic police officer, it is worth carefully studying what the tinting should be on the car and on each of the windows. According to the current regulations, the standards are as follows:

Based on these standards, you can tint your car yourself and not worry that if you are stopped by traffic police, you will have to “excuse yourself” and pay a fine.

Subtleties of punishment for mirror tinting

If the traffic rules clearly indicate that regular tinting is allowed when it transmits the permitted percentage of the light source, then mirror tinting is, by analogy, closer to removable. It is expressly prohibited by the Rules.

Thus, for mirror tinting, no measurement is required to issue a fine - only the fact of its presence. In this case, also in the case of a removable one, the punishment should follow part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses with a fine of 500 rubles or a warning.

Please note a significant flaw in the legislation - the inspector, at his own discretion, determines the specularity of the film. There are no statutory criteria for this parameter in 2021. That is, if you come across a particularly harmful traffic police officer, even the slightest reflection of light from the tint can make it look like a mirror to him. However, it is advisable to challenge such a decision by showing your film to the official or judge considering the complaint so that he can determine that it is not a mirror film.

What tint can be applied to front windows in 2021?

Special requirements apply to tinting front windows. In addition to the fact that they must have a sufficient level of light transmittance, there are several more nuances that must be observed:

1. It is prohibited to cover the windshield with films of different colors and shades.
2. You cannot cover the entire windshield.
3. SP80 and 90 films are prohibited for use.

The current law describes other, smaller requirements for tinting, but it is also advisable to familiarize yourself with them.

Permissible percentage of light transmittance

Requirements for the light transmittance of car windows are set out in Article 4 of Appendix N8 of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union, approved. Commission decision No. 877 of December 9, 2011. The regulation states that the permissible percentage of light transmittance for windshields and windows that provide forward visibility must be at least 70% in 2021. If the car is equipped with armor protection, light transmittance must be at least 60%.

The above rule does not apply to rear windows, but only if the car is equipped with an outside rear view mirror.

The glass tinting requirements reflected in Article 4 of Appendix N8 of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union apply to vehicles of category M1. The list of machines included in the group is given in Appendix 1 to the above regulatory legal act. The category includes vehicles designed to transport passengers and having no more than 8 seats. Classic passenger cars also fall into this group.

A light protection strip can be placed at the top of the windshield. Moreover, tinting can be done in the glass mass or directly attached to it. The size of the lane directly depends on the type of vehicle. In 2021, its width cannot be more than 140 millimeters if placement is carried out on:

• passenger cars;
• vehicles designed to transport passengers with more than 8 seats and weighing no more than 5 tons;
• vehicles intended for the transportation of goods and having a technically permissible weight of no more than 3.5 tons.

If we are talking about vehicles that do not fall into the above category, the tinting rules may change. The stripe may be wider than 140 mm if placed on vehicles belonging to one of the following categories:

• vehicles intended for the transport of passengers and having more than 8 seats, as well as a technical weight of more than 5 tons;
• vehicles for transporting goods, the permissible maximum weight of which is 3.5-12 tons;
• vehicles for transporting goods with a technical weight exceeding 12 tons.

However, a maximum limit is also provided. The width of the tint strip cannot exceed the minimum distance between the top edge of the windshield and the top edge of the windshield wiper area.

When tinting is performed on glass, the width of the stripe must comply with the standards established by the vehicle manufacturer.

The use of mirrored windshields is not permitted. Additionally, there should be no distortion in the perception of white, yellow, blue, red and green colors.

What is a tint prescription?

An authorized person has the right not only to stop the car and check the condition of the tint, but also to issue a special document - an order. This form contains a requirement regarding how long the driver must remove the tint.

If the violator for any reason does not correct the situation, then the next time he is detained he will have to pay a fine of 1,500 rubles or arrest for 10-15 days.

How many times a day can you be fined for tinting?

The legislation does not provide a direct answer to the question of the permissible number of fines, and practicing lawyers give contradictory answers. In fact, it is a continuing offense to drive a vehicle with faulty windows. And if the car owner, after the first stop by the inspector, continues to participate in road traffic, then he thereby commits a new offense. Thus, the driver can be fined an unlimited number of times during the day.

The only exception is the case in which, after being stopped by an inspector and fined, the driver moves to a specialized institution to eliminate the violation. In this case, it is prohibited to impose fines.

If the tint is technically impossible to remove on site, then the driver has the right to go to a car repair shop to have it removed

What to do if he was discharged?

After the order is drawn up and handed over to the violator, the driver has only two options - to prove that the requirement is unlawful or to get rid of the tint. The problem is that to confirm that you are right, you will need to order a special examination on the light transmittance of the tint. The cost of such a service is not the smallest. If no action is taken, then the probability of not receiving a fine is very, very high.

Is this legal?

Regarding windshields, the requirements are quite clear and categorical. It's not so bad with the rear windows. Today there are no standards that do not allow completely tinting the windows in the car body.

The only problem that drivers should be aware of is that it is prohibited to dim the mirrors and headlights. When checking, you must take standard measurements.

Attention! The test is performed only during daylight hours and at normal humidity levels. If this rule has been violated, the results of the inspection can be easily challenged.

How is resolution tint determined correctly?

A logical question - if a certain light transmittance of glass is allowed, then how does the inspector determine it, not by eye?! That’s right, he determines it with a special measuring device.

Contrary to popular belief, there are no uniform requirements for measurements. People often discuss on the Internet that air humidity should not be higher than a certain level, that tint cannot be measured in the rain, that there is a permitted temperature range, and so on. Naturally, all this is without reference to legal acts. And without references, because not a single GOST, Technical Regulations or other regulatory documents regulate the mentioned measurement criteria. Although, there are still requirements.

Only one document regulates the measurement rules - the technical documentation of a specific device. If, according to the technical characteristics, it is not allowed to measure glass at temperatures below –40℃, for example, then this cannot be done, and the measurement results obtained in this way in violation of the rules are not subject to being evidence when considering the case, in accordance with Part 3 of Art. 26.2 Code of Administrative Offences.

You can find technical documentation for a specific device by simply searching by its name on the Internet.

By the way, this device must also have a verification certificate with an unexpired expiration date - that is, the device for measuring tint has passed all the necessary checks of its performance and calibration.

How long does the order last?

Within 70 days after issuing a fine, the offender is obliged to pay the debt. Otherwise, I will hold him accountable and will assign an additional amount to pay - 5,000 rubles. When the driver is unable to pay or refuses to do so, the judge may impose mandatory work or an administrative fine.

Attention! When a car owner violates the rule more than 12 times in a year, he may face a more serious punishment in the form of deprivation of his license.

Can it be appealed?

The issued fine can be appealed if the citizen has official evidence indicating that the prosecution was carried out without legal grounds. The decision can be appealed exclusively in court.

Deprivation of rights became possible

Adoption of the new legislative provision has been delayed for years.
Previously, deprivation of rights for such an offense was not provided for; there remained hope for a personal understanding of the possible danger. When tinting the front windows, visibility is sharply deteriorated, which makes driving a vehicle more difficult. After the final review, there was confirmation of increased enforcement measures against negligent drivers. This led to categorical consequences that made us think about future troubles. A large percentage of car accidents are related to poor visibility, which is something to keep in mind when choosing a blackout option.

There is no point in risking traffic safety for the lack of sunlight. There are acceptable parameters that can be used when choosing a film. They are designed based on traffic safety, so they provide an open overview, eliminating the lack of information. Drivers should remember this if they do not want to create danger on the road.

Reasons for imposing fines for tinting

Monetary penalties are imposed only for violation of the tinting standards previously described in the article. When a traffic police inspector imposes a monetary penalty, he must indicate in the protocol the reason for such a decision.

Today I'm fined for tinting motorcycles. Despite the fact that the technical means does not look dangerous, traffic police officers do not think so and punish motorists.

Important! Article 29.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation states that a fine can only be imposed on citizens. Such punishment is not provided for legal entities.

Opinion of car enthusiasts

As in any situation, there are two different opinions, some car owners agree with the new fines for tinting 2021, they are aware and believe that this innovation will help improve road safety, while the other part of drivers actively opposes fines for tinting 2021. Co. The second part includes mainly those citizens who are accustomed to condemning any innovations, and also who are accustomed to operating a car with tinted windows and cannot imagine it without this type of tuning.

In particular, those car owners who oppose fines for tinting in 2021 indicate that the presence of tinting protects the items in the car from thieves. According to statistics, under equal conditions, vehicles that are not equipped with tinting are more likely to be stolen. In addition, opponents also note that it is almost impossible to break tinted glass, since the film provides an additional elastic layer that prevents the glass from breaking.

How to avoid a fine for tinting?

It is worth noting that there are many cars with tinting in Russia. Nowadays you can find vehicles on the street with a variety of tinting options. Not every driver understands that such a car design can be dangerous.

Traffic police officers mainly stop vehicles where the light transmission capacity of the tinting is minimal. Of course, you can give advice that supposedly helps you avoid a fine, but in practice, judges remain on the side of the traffic police officers. To avoid a fine, you must strictly follow the requirements for tinting windows in your car.

Attention! If the driver believes that the fine was issued to him illegally, then he is given 10 days from the date of such decision to appeal.

Do I need to remove the film if I have already been fined?

Yes. The punishment you suffered for tinting does not, of course, allow you to continue violating it. You are obliged to remove the film, and each new start of driving essentially forms a new offense with the possibility of issuing you a new fine (however, the question of whether you are at fault remains open if you cannot remove the film from the windows yourself).

Previously, there was such a security measure in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation as the prohibition of exploitation - it existed precisely for such violations when it was not possible to immediately eliminate it. That is, you were given a day to remove it (this applied not only to tinting, but also to the lack of MTPL insurance, for example, unreadable license plates, unlit lights, and so on). But this norm was excluded, and in 2021 it does not exist.

But at the scene of detection of the offense, of course, you do not need to remove the film immediately, unless you declare that you are able to do so. Otherwise, you are not an expert, and it is not your fault for starting a new movement with tinting. And without guilt, according to the Code of Administrative Offenses, a driver cannot be guilty.

What to do if the driver does not agree with the comment or the measurement rules are violated

If a traffic police officer issued you a fine with which you do not agree (which you have every right to), took measurements in violation of the rules described above, threatens you with deprivation of your driver’s license or more serious sanctions (for which, as stated above, he does not have the authority), then you You need to urgently contact a lawyer who deals with auto law issues.

Unfortunately, no one is immune from the abuse of power of some officials, but a specialist who understands the nuances of jurisprudence will definitely find how to protect your rights.

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Removable toning

Removable tinting is a new solution that allows you not to give up your usual convenience. It can also cause administrative liability, but is widely used by drivers. The main secret is changing the darkness intensity at different times of the day. This allows you to maintain traffic safety by ensuring the required transparency of the front windows.

It's better to choose an alternative to tinting

Deprivation of rights is not an insignificant monetary fine. Faced with such a danger, motorists are seriously thinking about alternative options. Manufacturers present a variety of ways to the market to help ensure comfort while traveling.

What developments will be interesting?

• Curtains;
• Removable toning.

The curtains retain their attractiveness, as they are perfect for any car. They fully correspond to their name, so after installing the system, traditional curtains appear. They decorate the interior while providing pleasant emotions during travel.

Several rules for measuring glass light transmittance

Any driver should have an idea of ​​how light transmittance can and should be measured, because Problems most often arise with the front side windows and windshields. According to Order No. 1240 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, measurements are carried out:

• only at a stationary post of the Road Patrol Service;
• they can only be carried out by a traffic police technical supervision inspector (you can verify this by looking at his certificate, where there should be a corresponding entry);
• for measurements, technical diagnostic tools must be used, included in the state register, for which there is a certificate with a verification date;
• the glass must be clean and dry (hence measurements are not taken in bad weather).