Driver on M6 near Carnforth fined for having dark tinted windows
A car stopped on the M6 near Carnforth had tinted windows so dark that police couldn’t see the driver.
Lancs Road Police said the light transmission through the windows was just 18% with the legal limit for front side windows at 70%.
Once the tint was removed the original glass was found to be allowing 75% light through.
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Hide AdLancs Road Police said the driver was issued with a fixed penalty.
Lancs Road Police @LancsRoadPolice said on Twitter X: “Car stopped on M6 near Carnforth. The glass was so dark we couldn’t see the driver.
“Light transmission at just 18%. The legal limit for front side windows is 70%, once the tint was removed the original glass was found to be allowing 75%.
"Driver issued fixed penalty.”