CITIZENS are angry at the news of the enforcement of regulations against tinted car windows which carry fines up to RM2,000 or imprisonment for up to six months for first-time offenders and steeper penalties for subsequent convictions.The news piece went viral on the X platform and many users found it unsettling and uncomfortable.
Moreover, users stated that most women prefer tinted windows due to their safety and well-being.In May 2019, Transport Ministry in collaboration with the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) introduced new regulations governing the usage of tinted windows in private vehicles.These regulations, outlined in the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Certain Types of Glass) Rules 1991 (Amendment 2019), specify permissible Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) rates for vehicle windows as follows:
- Front windshield: 70% VLT
- Driver’s side left and right side windows: 50% VLT
- Rear side windows plus the rear window: 0% VLTTwitter user @iamdrjoe said:
Benefits of tinted car windows :
1. Blocks harmful UV rays
2. Blocks solar heat therefore conserves energy usage
3. Provides privacy and security
4. Protects your car interior (leather, vinyls etc) from fading/damage
5. Gives you comfort during day drive (reducing eye fatigue) https://t.co/3QUVzH24ZM— Jœ 🦷🪥🇲🇾 (@iamdrjoe) October 7, 2023
However, some support this decision as users noted that this is all allowed as long as the tint is following government regulations.
False representation.
You are allowed to tint for the points you’ve made. But, in the interests of safety to others, there are rules and limits to follow. Many broke them by overdoing their tints without prior approval. These are just enforcements to follow existing rules.
— XEQtor 💉💉💉 (@XEQtor) October 8, 2023
Some are saying that the government should instead go after the tint shops that are actively selling specific types of tints that are not up to government regulation. – Oct 8, 2023
JPJ should go after the shops that installs such tint. Stop at the root of the problem. It’s like going after drug users buat allowing the pushers to sell openly in the market.
— Polanbin (@zakitalib) October 6, 2023
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