The General Department of Traffic in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has established clear conditions that must be followed when tinting vehicle windows. It has also specified the permitted tinting percentage and clarified that anyone who fails to comply with these conditions will be subject to traffic violations. So, what are the tinting conditions? How much is the fine for a tinting violation? And what is the penalty for tinting the front and rear windshields? You will find all these answers in this article.
What is Vehicle Tinting, and What are its Conditions and Permitted Percentages?
First: Definition of Vehicle Tinting
It is the darkening of the vehicle's glass or part of it at different rates and degrees for the purpose of protection from harmful sunlight and maintaining privacy.
Second: Tinting Conditions
When tinting your car, you must know the conditions you must adhere to in order to avoid violations:
The tinting percentage must not exceed the permitted limit in Saudi Arabia, which is 30%, except in rare medical cases with an official permit.
The tint must not be of a reflective type (such as a mirror finish).
The tint must be transparent and not obstruct the view.
Tinting is permitted on the rear and side windows only; no degree of tinting is allowed on the front windshield.
No images, patterns, or inscriptions should be placed on the tint that could obstruct vision.
Third: Permitted Tinting Percentage
The Traffic Department has set the permitted tinting percentage in Saudi Arabia at 30% only. Anyone exceeding this percentage places themselves at risk of a violation. It has been clarified that this percentage does not obstruct vision while driving, yet it protects privacy and shields against sunlight.
Window Tinting Violations
How much is the fine? What is the value of a rear window or front windshield tinting violation?
Car owners frequently ask these questions regarding traffic fines. The General Department of Traffic answered these inquiries by highlighting the following points:
Tinting the rear window is allowed provided it does not exceed 30% and complies with all other conditions.
Regarding the front windshield, it is strictly forbidden to tint it at any percentage to ensure maximum visibility for public safety.
As for the fines, the penalty has been set at a minimum of 500 SAR and a maximum of 900 SAR, determined based on the tinting percentage and the number of violated conditions.
Inquiring About Tinting Violations
To check for recorded violations, follow these steps:
Open the Absher electronic portal.
Select Absher Individuals from the home page.
Log in to your account.
Click on the "Services" tab.
Select "Inquiry about Traffic Violations" and related fines.
Steps to Object to Tinting Violations
If you wish to submit a request to dispute a violation, follow these steps:
Open the Absher electronic portal.
Select Absher Individuals and log in.
Click on "Electronic Services" and then select "Traffic Services."
Within the Traffic section, click on "Traffic Violation Details."
Choose to inquire using your ID number to see recorded violations.
Next to the tinting violation, click the "Object to Violation" option and follow the instructions to submit your grievance.
In conclusion, after answering all your questions, there is no doubt that you now know that adhering to the tinting conditions and the permitted percentage keeps you away from traffic violations and saves you from financial fines.
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