Punishment for tinting today

Fine for tinting windows in 2019

Numerous changes in traffic legislation cause a lot of controversy and disagreement among motorists, and fines for tinting are perhaps the main topic of discussion. This topic became especially relevant at the end of 2016, when legislative initiatives were introduced to tighten penalties for non-compliance with light transmission requirements.

But in 2019, there was no clarity about what the new fines will be for violations of vehicle operating rules in terms of violation of visibility requirements (namely, this section includes the criteria for the permissible level of tinting) has not yet come. Moreover, quantitative criteria for the deterioration of visibility in terms of light transmission are even more controversial.

Today, the fine for tinting is 500 rubles (Article 12.5 Part 3.1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation). Removal of license plates for tinting not in accordance with GOST has been cancelled. The full table of fines is here.

What legislative acts regulate the issues of car tinting today? What are the permissible quantitative indicators for window tinting, what is the responsibility for violating them, and can fines be avoided? The answers to these questions may be useful to a wide range of car owners.

Acceptable glass tinting standards according to GOST

The history of the legislative acts on the basis of which traffic police representatives make decisions on the admissibility of tinting and fines for their violations is mysterious and surprising. Until now, the Appendix to the Traffic Rules mentions GOST 5727-88 “Safety glass for land transport” (Traffic Regulations, Appendix to the Basic Provisions, clause 7.3). Clause 2.2.4 states that “...the light transmittance of windshields of vehicles and trams must be at least 75%, for other glasses - at least 70%.”

And although, according to all official sources, this standard (lasting from 1988 until January 1, 2015) has lost force, in practice, traffic police inspectors, in the absence of a reference in the traffic rules to another document, are guided by precisely these figures. What is the reason for the inconsistencies and disagreements that arise on this basis?

Even with new transparent car glass, the light transmission ideally is no more than 90% (and in fact does not exceed 85–87%). The best athermal tint films provide no more than 80–82% light transmittance. Thus, the final light transmission, at best, will be 70–72%, and in no way reaches the 75% regulated by GOST 5727-88.

At the same time, athermal tinting of windows (including windshields with a light transmission rate of less than 75%) began to be actively used by car manufacturers, and the Government apparently did not dare to massively ban the operation of new cars on this basis. And in order to solve the problem, from January 1, 2015, a new GOST 32565-2013 was put into effect, which established a single threshold value for light transmission - 70% (clause 5.1.2.5).

Moreover, the same threshold is indicated in the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union “On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles” (Appendix 8, clause 4.3), which was put into effect and mandatory for use also from 01/01/2015. However, mirror tinting is not allowed, and there are no restrictions on tinting the rear windows.

Thus, a contradiction has arisen between the light transmission standards specified in the traffic rules (with a link to the canceled GOST) and the new standards. True, the Supreme Court of Russia, when considering case No. AKPI15-382 dated July 2, 2015 (dedicated to the consideration of precisely these nuances), found that the Main Directorate of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate sent out a corresponding explanation to the chief inspectors of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation (letter No. 13/7-4126 dated June 22, 2015 G).

But this letter contained the phrase that the old GOST was canceled “in the part allowing the use of tinted glass.” Subsequently, it was this phrase that played a cruel joke on the plaintiffs in litigation regarding fines for tinting.

The fine for tinting car windows

The plate below shows an article from the Code of Administrative Violations of the Russian Federation, stipulating the driver’s responsibility for tinting the car.

Fine for tinting in 2019

Excessive car tinting is included in the TOP 10 most common traffic violations in Russia every year. At the end of 2018, 1.3 million drivers were fined for it (According to traffic police statistics). Now the fine for tinting is not too burdensome - only 500 rubles, although until 2014 they were fined 1,500 rubles for it and their license plates were removed. However, the relevant committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved a bill back in 2016, according to which the fine can be increased by 3 times, and in case of repeated violation - by 10 times. So far, the document has not even been considered in the first reading, but the initiative itself is already making drivers wonder whether it is worth continuing to drive a tinted car. Let's figure out what kind of tinting people are fined for and how it happens.

Tinting is in the TOP traffic violations of 2018

Why do drivers resort to car tinting?

Car tinting, according to a number of car owners, not only makes the car more beautiful and individual, but is also necessary for solving a number of practical problems, for example:

reducing the temperature in the cabin thanks to protection from sunlight;
ensuring the safety of things left in the car;
reducing the risk of conflicts with other road users;
reduction of fuel consumption due to less intensive operation of climate systems;
ensuring driving safety in sunny weather by reducing glare, etc.

And many simply like to feel protected from prying eyes. That is why, despite bans and fines, drivers continue to tint their cars.

Which window tinting is prohibited and which is allowed?

Until 2015, GOST 5727-88 was in force. The standard allowed the operation of cars with a windshield with a light transmittance of at least 75%. For front windows, the same figure was at least 70%. Tinting of rear windows was not prohibited, but the use of mirror film was not allowed. In paragraph 7.3 of the RF Traffic Regulations Appendix, which lists faults and conditions under which the operation of a vehicle is prohibited, there is still a reference to this GOST and these rules. But they are invalid, which is confirmed by the Ruling of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated July 2, 2015 N AKPI15-382.

Current requirements for tinting are set out in paragraph 4 of Appendix No. 8 to the CU TR “On the safety of wheeled vehicles.” We present them in the table.

Mirror film for tinting is still illegal.

An upper shading strip no more than 14 cm wide is allowed on the windshield. Its light transmittance is not standardized.

Don't think that you can stick a translucent colored film on your windshield. When a car first leaves the factory, its windshield allows approximately 80% of natural light to pass through. During operation, dust gets on the glass, causing small chips and scratches. Accordingly, approximately another 10% of light transmission is lost. Therefore, even with the lightest tint, the windshield and front windows will not fit within the legal limits.

Is it possible to tint car headlights?

Some car owners want the color of their car's headlights to match as closely as possible the color of the body or, on the contrary, to contrast with it. To do this, lighting devices are covered with film or coated with a special varnish. This is what “headlight tinting” is all about.

It is important that during this procedure the requirements of paragraph 3 of the Appendix to the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation “List of faults and conditions under which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited” and paragraph 3 of Appendix No. 8 to TR CU 018/2011 are not violated. The color of the headlights cannot be changed, the brightness cannot be reduced by more than 15%. Otherwise, the driver may be fined. He may also encounter problems when passing inspection.

Who fines for tinting and how?

Only a traffic police inspector can issue a fine for tinting. The cameras do not record this violation, since it is impossible to determine the degree of darkening of the glass from a photograph or video.

You are fined for tinting as follows:

A traffic police inspector stops a car;
at a stationary traffic police post the degree of glass tinting is checked;
If a violation is detected, a protocol and an order to remove the tint are drawn up and sent to the driver. He is obliged to pay a fine and remove the tint within the established time frame.

A traffic police inspector cannot remove license plates from a car for tinting, just as he cannot ask to pay a fine on the spot or confiscate a driver’s license. Also, a traffic police officer has no right to detain you for more than 3 hours (Article 28.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Traffic police inspector measures the degree of glass tinting

Rules for measuring tint level

Internal orders of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, GOST 32565-2013, GOST R 8.831-2013 and other regulations regulate the procedure for checking the tinting level. When carrying out this, the following requirements must be met:

The check is carried out only at a stationary traffic police post by an employee who has a record in his service ID that he is a traffic police technical supervision inspector.
Checking is only possible if the glass is clean and dry. The air temperature should be in the range between 23-27 degrees, atmospheric pressure - 97-105 kPa, air humidity - 40-90%.
The test is carried out at a minimum of three points on the glass.
For testing, certified sealed instruments are used, a record of which is in the State Register of the type of measuring instruments. Devices must be technically sound and calibrated, which is confirmed by a verification mark.

What are the penalties for tinting?

The fine for tinting windows is established by paragraph 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. It is 500 rubles. If you violate it again, you will be fined the same amount. The number of fines is not limited - if you do not refuse tinting, you will be charged 500 rubles each time.

If the car's headlights are incorrectly tinted , then the driver risks being fined under several articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:

Clause 1 of Article 12.4 provides for a fine for driving a vehicle with red lights in lighting devices, red reflective devices and elements, lighting devices that do not meet the requirements of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations. It is 3,000 rubles for individuals. Officials will have to pay 15,000 - 20,000 rubles, and legal entities will be required to pay 400,000 - 500,000 rubles. Lighting devices are confiscated;
Clause 1 of Article 12.5 provides for a fine for driving a vehicle with defects and conditions under which operation of the vehicle is prohibited. Its size is 500 rubles;
Clause 3 of Article 12.5 establishes punishment for driving a vehicle equipped with red lights and reflective devices/elements, as well as lighting devices that do not meet the requirements of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations. This is no longer a fine, but deprivation of a driver’s license for a period of six months to 1 year with the confiscation of lighting devices.

Please note that the fine for tinting is among the fines for which a 50% discount is provided if paid within 20 days from the date of the decision. That is, by paying the fine immediately, you will save 250 rubles.

Do not forget that you have 60 days to pay the fine, with an appeal - 70. If you do not pay the money on time, you will receive another notice with a new fine in the amount of 1,000 rubles.

What happens if you:

The tint was removed as soon as you were given a fine. In this case, you will also pay a fine, but comply with the instructions of the traffic police inspector and, accordingly, will not risk being fined again;
The tint was removed after the traffic police inspector stopped me. You will still have to pay a fine, since the offense has already been recorded. But if you do not glue the film again, you will avoid subsequent fines;
We put removable tint on the windows. This will also not protect you from a fine. But you can quickly fulfill the requirement to remove the tint.

What is an order to remove tint and how is failure to comply punishable?

Along with a fine for tinting, the driver receives an order to remove the film from the windows, which reduces their light transmittance. Typically, 10 days are given to comply with this requirement. If you ignore the order, the inspector will fine you again. There is no statute of limitations on orders to remove tint.

Tinting can be removed independently or by specialists

How to appeal a fine and an order to remove tint?

If it seems to you that the procedure for checking the tint was violated or a faulty device was used, you have the right to request repeated measurements in the presence of two witnesses. If a violation report and an order to remove the tint have already been issued, you can file a complaint with the State Traffic Inspectorate. You have 10 days to appeal from the moment you were issued a fine. If the traffic police refuses to cancel the fine, you can go to court.

The ban on full tinting may seem controversial at first glance. Tinted windows do not provide the driver with the visibility necessary for road safety. In addition, it is easy to transport prohibited goods behind opaque glass. Therefore, treat traffic rules with due attention and do not break the rules.

What is the fine for re-tinting windows in 2020?

Window tinting is one of the popular additional options used by vehicle owners. There are a number of objective and subjective reasons for this. Some people do tinting because of the sun protection effect, while others use it only as an aesthetic means.

Despite the practicality of the coating, it cannot be used. This is against the established rules. And further about what penalties and punishments are provided for covering car windows.

Re-tinting windows: how much will you have to pay?

There are many nuances to be aware of when it comes to window tinting. There are acceptable tinting standards, they do not apply to all types of glass, etc. In any case, if the subject violated the rules of toning, then he will be responsible for his actions.

Responsibility options:

first fixation of tinting - a fine of 500 rubles;
re-fixation of tint within 12 months – 1000 rubles. May restrict freedom for 15 days;
systematic violation will lead to confiscation of a driver’s license for a period of 2 to 6 months.

And further in more detail.

Types of liability for violation of glass light transmittance

According to traffic regulations, car windows must meet certain technical parameters. And tinting is something that is prohibited by the current rules for the safe operation of vehicles. Therefore, the owner of the car must be punished for his actions. The Code of Administrative Offenses provides for a sanction in the form of a monetary penalty. Size – 500 rubles.

You will have to pay that much only for the primary violation. In this case, the inspector, at his discretion, can limit himself only to the protocol and a fine. But he can also issue a written order obliging the subject to eliminate the violation, that is, tinting.

If a citizen does not comply with the instructions, he will be required to pay 1,000 rubles to the budget. But they can also even restrict freedom for a period of up to 15 days.

Repeated violation within a year

If the driver is stopped for the second time in the current year since the first violation was recorded, the inspector will again issue a fine. Its size is already increasing to 1000 rubles. But he may also be subject to community service or have his freedom restricted.

But this option works when, during the initial fixation, the inspector did not issue a prescription. If it was issued, but the tint was not eliminated, then the penalty will be 5,000 rubles.

If the driver is not affected by any penalties

If the owner of a car is stopped once or twice, and he does not remove the tinting of the windows, then his actions can be regarded as systematic insubordination. The case is subject to consideration not in the inspection, but in court.

In fact, the court may confiscate the subject’s driver’s license. The period of deprivation is up to six months. The minimum period is calculated at two months.

Eliminate tinting on the spot: is it possible or not?

If you were stopped by an inspector and you want to avoid a monetary penalty, you can remove the film from the windows right on the spot. This does not oblige the inspector not to draw up a report. In fact, he stops a car whose owner has already committed an offense. In practice, traffic police officers are also people and can go to a meeting. But this does not mean that the next day you need to tint the windows again.

Standards according to GOST: how much glass can be tinted

Most drivers know that light tinting is allowed even by inspectors. But not everyone knows how to differentiate between what is allowed and what is not. This issue is regulated by GOST 32565-2301, which specifies acceptable tinting standards for each type of car glass.

What degree of tinting is allowed according to the standard:

for front side windows – up to 70%;
for windshield – up to 75%.

The question regarding the degree of tinting of the rear side windows and rear window remains open. GOST does not have standards regulating this zone. However, there is a caveat: provided that the vehicle has two rear-view mirrors.

How can an inspector prove guilt?

The inspector can prove the guilt of the car owner provided:

measurement was carried out using a toilet meter;
the device showed a glass light transmittance value that does not correspond to the standard;
the measurement was carried out according to the regulations and under the right conditions.

The measurement conditions will be discussed below, but now about some nuances:

the inspector must take the measurement together with the driver while inside the cabin. Do not measure yourself or measure from outside the vehicle;
inspection is carried out only during the daytime. It is prohibited to conduct it at night and in the evening, in cloudy weather;
Each glass is measured at three key points. The conclusion is not made based on one key point. The calculation is obtained based on the average;
the inspector must have permission to carry out the measurement. He must belong to the traffic police technical supervision service. Information must be included in the certificate.

If at least one rule is violated, you can easily appeal the actions of the inspector.

How is light transmittance measured?

No one has the right to issue a penalty based on their subjective opinion. The inspector must have a special device - a taumeter. It diagnoses the degree of glass permeability, including tinting.

A driver who is stopped due to tinting has the right to request from a traffic police officer:

certificate for the measuring device;
documents confirming its verification.

If such papers are not available, then the measurement cannot be carried out. There is no basis for drawing up a protocol. The research itself must be carried out in the conditions that are necessary for this:

temperature within +15-25 degrees;
air humidity: not less than 40%, not more than 80%;
atmospheric pressure – no more than 106 kPa.

The legislation allows a small error in measurement conditions of up to 2 percent.

Inspectors' trick

Despite the apparent bias of inspectors, in practice they do not have many tools to increase the number of penalties. But there is still one. And we are talking about a written order, which was discussed earlier. Traffic police officers not only issue a fine for the initial violation, but also try to oblige the subject to remove the tint within a specified period. If the subject does not do this, then instead of 1000 rubles, he will already pay 5000 rubles. And this is of course better for the budget.

Controversial options: how they can be resolved

If the inspection regulations are carried out correctly, then there is no point in appealing the inspector’s actions. But there may also be opposite situations, when in fact a lot of violations were committed.

Then a controversial situation arises:

the measuring device shows signs of damage;
the inspector refused to provide documents for the taumeter. There may be certificates, but the device has not been verified within the last year;
the measurement was carried out with violations, rules, conditions, etc. were not observed.

If there are comments about the employee’s work, complaints about the operation of the device, or there were no appropriate conditions for studying light transmission, then this fact must be recorded in the protocol. Ask the inspector to do this and only then sign the document.

We also remember that the employee cannot measure the rear and rear side windows. And also cannot issue a fine for tinting on the windshield if it is less than 14 cm from the edge.

Regardless of the situation, any protocol can be challenged in court. It is rational if there is a probability of winning.

By the way, there are craftsmen who try to avoid punishment: they simply lower the windows until an employee approaches. This method sometimes works, but not always. At the first request of the traffic police inspector, the citizen is obliged to raise the windows. And then everything will become clear.

How to challenge a fine for tinting

First you need to determine whether such a complaint is really necessary. Firstly, a penalty is issued only on the basis of a measurement by a traffic police officer. Resolutions are not issued based on a fact being recorded on camera. And this already minimizes the chances of “not getting in.”

Another question: all instruments used for measurement are systematically tested and have quality certificates. Consequently, it is difficult to prove that the device is faulty or of poor quality.

The only possible loophole for citizens is a violation of the research procedure. For example, the control was carried out at low temperatures, in a humid environment, in cloudy weather, etc. The advantage is that weather conditions on a specific date are easy to prove and verify. Therefore, in this situation the chances of winning are high.

Fines for car tinting

What tinting is allowed, and for which you can get a fine or even administrative arrest. What regulatory documents should be followed? What changes in legislation await us in this matter? About these and other important points in our material.

What is tinting

Wikipedia tells us that tinting is a change in the light transmission, color and reflective properties of car windows. In other words, this is an additional coating applied to the car glass that reduces the light transmittance of this glass.

Tinting is used for various reasons. Some so that the car interior heats up less in the sun (especially important in the southern regions), some - to hide the interior from surrounding eyes. But lately, cars have been tinted less frequently.

The most popular methods of tinting car windows today are:

painted or metallized adhesive-based films;
silicone tinting;
frame curtains;
double glazing.

Let’s make a reservation right away, without going into discussion - all these methods do not comply with the requirements of current legislation.

Requirements for tinting car windows (permissible percentage of shading)

According to the requirements established by the technical regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of wheeled vehicles” (section 4 of Appendix 8):

Clause 4.2. It is not allowed to have additional objects or coverings that limit visibility from the driver's seat.

Clause 4.3. The light transmission of the windshield and windows through which forward visibility is provided to the driver must be at least 70%.

At the top of the windshield, it is allowed to have a light-protective strip made in the bulk of the glass, or using a tint film - no more than 140 mm wide. If tinting is carried out in the bulk of the glass, the width of the shading strip must correspond to that established by the vehicle manufacturer. The light transmittance of the light protection strip is not standardized.

Clause 4.4. Painted and tinted windshields must not distort the correct perception of white, yellow, red, green and blue.

Clause 4.5. It is not allowed to use glass whose coating creates a mirror effect.

In other words, in order to avoid problems with traffic police officers, tint so that the light transmittance of the front and windshield windows is at least 70%.

Fine for car tinting

If you still decide to get tinted with the “five”, you need to know that, according to Part 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, for driving a car with glass installed (including those covered with transparent colored films), the light transmission of which does not meet the requirements of the technical regulations on the safety of wheeled vehicles vehicles, faces an administrative fine of 500 rubles .

Is it possible to leave the tint after paying the fine?

Some time ago, traffic police officers issued a fine to the car owner and let him go. He paid the fine, continued to drive a tinted car, received fines again, paid again, and so on ad infinitum.

The traffic police decided that a driver who was previously subject to administrative punishment for driving a car with tinting and did not remove it (i.e. did not eliminate the violation) falls under the concept of “failure to comply with a lawful request of a police officer.” We wrote about this here. And they introduced written demands to eliminate the violation while simultaneously issuing a fine for tinted windows.

If the driver subsequently does not comply with the requirement and does not remove the film, his actions are interpreted under Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. As punishment under this article, the law provides for a fine in the amount of 500 to 1000 rubles or administrative arrest for up to 15 days.

Administrative arrest for car tinting

Is it legal to be arrested for tint? We studied the practice of applying the law and got the result: the courts issue administrative arrests against violators who did not remove the tinting from the front windows of their cars in time.

If we interpret the law literally, we can conclude that administrative arrest cannot be used as a punishment for tinting. And that's why. Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation states that administrative liability for this offense occurs in the event of disobedience to a lawful order or requirement of a police officer in connection with the performance of his duties to protect public order. And the offense provided for in Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation does not apply to actions that infringe on public order and public safety.

But practice develops differently. We made a request to the traffic police to clarify the situation. We received the following response. When initiating an administrative case under Part 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, the presence in the specialized federal records of traffic police departments of information about previously issued demands to stop similar illegal actions is checked. If such information is available, the issue of initiating a case against the driver for an administrative offense, provided for in Part 1 of Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, is decided. Otherwise, the offender is issued a demand to cease the illegal actions. The response contains a link to a letter from the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation, which recognizes this procedure as legal.

The courts also recognize the legality of applying Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation if the driver did not comply with the requirement and did not remove the darkening film from the car windows:

How do they treat tinted cars in other countries?

Despite the fact that our legislators focus on the particular social danger of such an administrative violation, in some countries tinted cars are legal.

In the US, tinting requirements vary from state to state. For example, in Alabama the minimum degree of light transmission of front side windows may be 32%, in Arizona - 33%, and New Mexico - 20%. In Australia, requirements allow up to 35% tint for front side windows. In Thailand, even tinting the windshield is allowed. In most European countries, the requirements are similar to Russian ones or close to them.

What will be the fine for tinting in 2018-2019

This issue has been under consideration for a long time in the State Duma of the Russian Federation. Deputies are in favor of increasing the fine for this offense to 1.5 thousand rubles, and for a repeated violation - up to 5 thousand rubles. In the spring of 2018, a representative of the relevant committee submitted a bill increasing the amount of the fine to the State Duma, however, the law has not yet been adopted.

Article published date: July 12, 2018
Last modified: July 18, 2018

Punishment for violating the law on tinting in 2019

Despite the current bans limiting the application of tinted film on car windows, the number of tinted cars increases every year. And in order to fundamentally combat this problem, the legislation of the Russian Federation has introduced more serious liability for such a violation. Well, what is the penalty for tinting from January 1, 2019 under the new law and what the consequences of ignoring it are, we will find out from the article below.

Permissible standard of light transmission of glass according to GOST

In 2016, when traffic police inspectors began mercilessly fining tinted vehicles, panic gripped the automotive community, as everyone was sure that they would have to say goodbye to the darkened film. But a complete ban on violating the light transmittance of glass has never been implemented. And the amendments made to the regulations only tightened the requirements for applying this kind of stickers.

The same situation is observed now. Indeed, despite the fact that the State Traffic Inspectorate introduced new fines for tinting in 2019, a priori it is not prohibited to apply such decor to a car. But when choosing a film, the driver must now comply with the following restrictions:

The windshield can have a light transmittance of at least 70% (previously the law required 75%);
The degree of daylight transmission on the front side windows must be at least 70% (on specialized vehicles used to transport persons of state importance, this coefficient is reduced to 60%);
Rear windows can have any percentage of light transmission. But the mirror type of film is strictly not allowed for application to a car).

Most often, drivers in 2019 will receive a fine for tinting their front windows, since it is on them that the most serious restrictions are introduced. But you can avoid financial penalties from traffic police officers by partially darkening the windows, which is done by applying a small tinted strip up to 14 cm wide to their upper part.

Details of the amendments made

The latest changes to the regulations of the State Traffic Inspectorate regarding violations of the light transmittance of glass on vehicles were made back in 2018 and to date they have remained untouched. But of the added amendments to the law, only the following can be noted:

Increased amount of financial penalty;
Limiting the number of violations under the same article (in 2019, repeated fines for tinting are provided for no more than 12 times. If traffic police prohibitions are ignored for a longer period, liability in the form of financial taxation can be reclassified as deprivation of rights or even confiscation of the vehicle);
Introducing lifelong suspension of a driver's license as a last resort measure.

GOST itself in terms of the percentage of light transmittance on the front and rear windows of the car remained the same as in 2018. Therefore, motorists will not have to get used to the new rules.

The amount of the fine for tinting

Previously, we learned that the amount of financial penalties for applying film to vehicle windows has increased significantly. But what specific fine for tinting in 2019 is provided for according to the regulations of the State Traffic Inspectorate, we will find out below.

After tougher penalties for violating the light transmittance of glass, when initially stopped by an inspector, the driver risks receiving a ruling in the amount of 1,500 rubles, which is 3 times the amount of the previous financial penalty under the same article. But stopping a tinted vehicle again by the traffic police already threatens the motorist with a fine of five thousand, instead of 1,500 rubles, as in 2018.

But you need to understand that today a repeated fine for tinting is considered to be a violation of the same article within 12 months after the first decision was issued. If the interval between punishments exceeds the specified period, then the inspectors have the right to withdraw from the driver no more than 1,500 rubles as a financial penalty. So this needs to be monitored closely.

More severe penalties

Regardless of the fine the motorist received from the traffic police for tinting in 2019, the law allocates the same period of time for its payment - 70 calendar days. If the established deadline is violated, the amount to be paid will double (3,000 rubles for the first decision and 10 thousand rubles for each repeated stop). But as additional measures against a persistent violator, State Traffic Inspectorate employees can apply:

Compulsion to perform community service (for a period of 20 to 50 hours);
Administrative arrest, lasting from 7 to 15 days.

Well, the most serious option for liability for failure to pay a traffic police fine for tinting a car in 2019 will be the confiscation of a driver’s license (for the first time, such a restriction is introduced for a period of up to 2 years, and if the payment of the order is repeatedly ignored, the citizen faces lifelong suspension from driving a vehicle).

What a driver needs to know when talking with traffic police officers

Every week, traffic police conduct raids to catch tinted cars, which frightens many drivers. After all, no one wants to lose 1,500 rubles out of the blue. And in order not to be afraid of being stopped by inspectors, it is enough to learn and comply with the standards established by law for the light transmittance of glass. And then, when checking the percentage of window shading, the traffic cop simply will not be able to issue you a report.

Moreover, traffic police officers have the right to check the light transmittance of glass only with the help of certified equipment, which can also be emphasized. After all, if the inspector does not have a certificate for the device, then the court will not rely on his testimony in the event of an appeal against the decision.

The second option on how to avoid a fine for tinting is to catch a traffic cop violating the procedure for stopping vehicles. But in order to use this method of avoiding responsibility, the driver needs to study the current traffic rules and the regulations of the State Traffic Inspectorate. And this takes a lot of time.

If, with the help of the above tips, it was still not possible to evade the decision, then the motorist can only correctly format his explanation by entering the following data into it:

Weather conditions under which the measurement took place;
Model of the measuring device;
Step-by-step methodology for carrying out the procedure by a traffic police inspector;
The presence or absence of the necessary documents for measuring equipment (police devices must have a seal, and as an addition, the officer must provide the citizen with a valid license to use it).

By considering the listed details in court, the chance of canceling the protocol will increase significantly. And you can protect yourself even more by hiring a good lawyer.

So we found out how many rubles the fine for tinting is in 2019 and how you can avoid liability without breaking the law. And in conclusion, it is worth adding that a film on the glass that is too dark increases the likelihood that the vehicle will be stopped by patrol inspectors. Therefore, in order not to provoke the police once again, it is better not to overdo it with darkening the windows.