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Title: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: original on 17 November 2011, 06:15

I couldnt find much on this online. I need use my hatchback for a while as a van i have los white thick car am i legally allowed to fit it in the rear and nack rear windows to block them out? is it illigal as it is a car and as van have  apurpose for being blocked out cars have a windows so must serve the purpose?

Just curious on people views on this or if can get pulled for it, cheers

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: The Doc on 17 November 2011, 07:34

You can block out all windows except the ones in the front ie doors and windscreen  :wink:

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: original on 17 November 2011, 11:55

i thought i hurd somewhere if was designed for windows or for purpose they cant be blocked off  :undecided: i had an old hatchback and used white card in window lips to hide items. didnt wannabe pulled as it is a shed as it is ha

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 17 November 2011, 12:16

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/AdviceOnKeepingYourVehicle/DG_181016

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: Mikester on 17 November 2011, 23:05

You can weld metal over the rear screen if you really want.

As above, its only the front windows that matter.

Vans etc dont have rear screens and get on just fine :)

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: original on 18 November 2011, 09:18

cheers for info and links very useful  :cool:

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: Len on 18 November 2011, 13:20

As long as you have functioning door/wing mirrors!

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: vMWMv on 12 December 2011, 15:01

This may sound a little silly but, I'm thinking about blacking out my windows. But I'm worried about parking the like. What's the visibility like from the inside to out? :S

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 18 December 2011, 18:21

Mine are 90% tinted and its fine. Plus the fact thats what mirrors are for! :grin:

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: mvb on 09 January 2012, 21:16

no

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: GTi E30 on 10 January 2012, 22:40

My golf has the Rear glass tinted from the factory & iv tinted over that glass using the darkest limo tint.

It is a bit dark at night but still can see out perfectly fine...  :smiley:

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: mvb on 10 January 2012, 22:46

going too dark can sometimes spoil the overall look.

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: GTi E30 on 11 January 2012, 09:47

Quote from: mvb on 10 January 2012, 22:46

going too dark can sometimes spoil the overall look.

Yea my car is grey & your right it does look too dark i'll be removing them & going to a lighter shade.

Ivr also got a Premier Edition Black Civic Type R & dark tints look well nice on that ...

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: mvb on 14 January 2012, 14:39

Quote from: GTi E30 on 11 January 2012, 09:47

Quote from: mvb on 10 January 2012, 22:46

going too dark can sometimes spoil the overall look.

Yea my car is grey & your right it does look too dark i'll be removing them & going to a lighter shade.

Ivr also got a Premier Edition Black Civic Type R & dark tints look well nice on that ...

just got mine done today, 50% all round, on top of the factory tint it looks the nutz, not over done.

(i just couldn't leave the front windows they had to get a touch of tint  :smiley:)

Title: Re: is it illigal to block out out rear windows on a car?
Post by: Sketcha009 on 30 January 2012, 23:03

i asked a policeman as my rear 3 are blacked out. as long as your windscreen isn't, There is a limit for your front windows, they have a little gun thing that reads the % of light being let through.