Yahoo, no worrie anymore Refer to this NST

SEREMBAN: The nationwide crackdown on vehicles with heavily-tinted windscreens and windows is off.

The Road Transport Department has instead been told to review the existing regulations to make it suit local weather, said Transport Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat.

"The crackdown is off. We are holding back because we want to review existing regulations. I'm prepared to do away with this ruling, but I need the feedback and co-ordination of the police first.

"The issue is being studied now and we will make a final decision following the feedback we receive from the police and RTD," he said.

It was earlier reported that the crackdown was to start on July 1 with owners of heavily-tinted vehicles to be slapped with a RM200 fine.

RTD enforcement director Salim Parlan had said that those who were allowed to drive vehicles with heavily-tinted glass would have to show proof they had permission to do so.

"For instance, a billionaire or a person suffering from a skin disease can apply for an exemption from the transport minister," Salim had said.

Under current regulations, owners of tinted vehicles needed to show proof, such as a police report, if their life was under threat or a doctor's letter if they were suffering from a skin disease.

Under the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Certain Types of Glass) Rules 1991, the chief judge and top-ranking police and army officers were allowed to have tinted vehicles.

Ong yesterday said there was no reason why tinting should not be allowed and restricted only to a privileged few.

"I don't see the need for anyone wanting to tint their cars to be politically connected. We are part of the international community and our regulations must reflect this," Ong said.

"I have asked my director-general to look into all procedures and implications, including the entry of heavily-tinted foreign cars into our country. We will make an announcement when things have been finalised," he said.

On the use of rear seat belts, he said all manufacturers would have to provide for this.

"Rear seat belts are part of specifications and we have told car manufacturers that it is compulsory for them to be included.

Meanwhile, Ong, who is also an MCA vice-president said he had met with state MCA leaders and had made it clear to them that he was not one who believed in factions and had no intention of meddling in state party affairs.

"The MCA party elections is a truly democratic affair and we at the top are not here to impose any wishes," he added.

yes!!! no more worries!!!!
good news!!!

now thats what I call refresh. Last time we are allow to use black tint until that stupid ling leong sik decide to use some monkey idea.

Great news to start the day!

Just tinted my car with Solar Pro on Saturday and it looked rather dark. No worries for now....

any tint will make our windows look dark due to the black interior. (well, except for those who got limited edition of GLS)

ermm HID still cannot lah??

for our safety what. if installed correctly should be no problem.

haih... if this news is earlier.. I would have tinted it 35%.. super dark.. hahaha

that HID one can't be approve as typical ah beng doesn't know how to use mah..they will adjust as high as possible thinking that HID should shine far..such donkey.

I was googling NST today until I saw this good news. Good news must always share,hehe Now I have no worries to tint,hehe..

good news indeed...
this also will bring down price of tinting for the same cooling effect. Dark tint can cool the interior better for the same price we normally pay.

but not to confuse, is it still under study the approval, or they won't catch the dark tint for now ?

Haih... Good news for now, but for the long run hope that the authorities need to clarify & decide on it fast; what level of permissible light penetration, etc... And please after a thorough study / review. Dont want after announce then retract back their statements or whatever reasons....

Think current reason of the delay was there was call from some quarters to review the VLT levels....

What have they been wasting their time on all this while? Waste of our money!

I thot darker tint would normally be less heat reflective?

yeah...

So need to double layer.. Outside layer is the Heat rejection one.. inside is the cheaper dark tint..

so..u guys think should tint now (for those haven't tint yet)?

how if later on (we pray) if the law stated u can tint front at least 60% and back at least 20% rugi lah those who complied with current law. i don't mind if its dark etc. just that darker or less VLT tints have more TSHR right? therefore combatting the effect of global warming

another link : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...&sec=nation

less window tint>aircond compressor work harder>engine consume more fuel>we have to eat megi

this only showed that the minister and the agency do not have proper study before making any decision regarding tint and some other issues.... HID maybe...

I call my SA just now I dont want to do tinted with him (tipu him dont want to install as I think a bit pricey), but he kind of remind me/threaten (indirectly) me that if I still do not under his SC, void warranty aa,hehe..

hahaaa...thats a god one

you can tell that sa to fly kite.

I will be choosing tint for front windscreen at After12 after I replace it. Yes, d repair on the crack just couldn't hold (there goes RM300) and the crack has re-appeared... haiz... hv to claim n replace n then spend money to do tinting again...

rev, go back to that windscreen repair place and ask your money back. didnt he say 3 mths warranty? i remember he said that to me.

He didnt say got warranty n I didnt/forgot to ask Your case different, I think, Freddie coz urs is just a stone chip, right?

Anyway, after some time thinking, I think no matter wat kind of repair oso cannot last wan in my case; my case same as bro Jester... d crack has gone right to the edge of the windscreen n unless repair job starts from/repairs the edge (which didnt happen with me nor Jester... it would mean removing the windscreen, which wasn't the case), I guess crack will re-appear after some time due to heat pressure.

Like I said, I didnt think enuff about this, 300bucks down d toilet

at 1st minute, i was happy. come to think of it further... sigh... again, inconsistent in rules n regulations decision making once again...

u r the best bro...err....ty for the info...tomorrow going to tinted the car...prefer black color....any suggestion shop??when will u get ya car bro?....nexyt month ka?....

I will put those cheap dark tint (RM200?) in case they (the govt) changed their mind after 6 months :)

RM200?? got meh?... tint mine black oso twice!!
first very the 'gelap'... was worried sick! had to peel it off and fixed with a bit clear one

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Pic taken when first tint (90%) my GT

Wow bro... looks cool la your dark tint

Got direct side picture to show ? Wan to see how the 4 windows look at direct angle la.

Thanks

Don't really have... anyway take a look at these pic
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All these pic taken right after my first tint... but now ppl can see me wave from inside my car

bro reverend n mild7,

when going to tint?

im interested n intend too!!!!!

my 1st layer tinted damage rm1800, feel not so hot but still feel little bright from inside the car.....might oso go for another 2nd layer cheap light dark tint for the whole car

im rdy for it....

bro..its very dangerous to drive at night that dark especially doing side parking.

Dunno yet, must change windscreen first, which will likely happen some time next week.

Guys, this is from Bernama

July 02, 2008 20:41 PM

JPJ To Issue Notice To Check Tinted Glass

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will issue instructions or notices to inspect vehicles with tinted glass although the implementation period has been postponed to October.

The JPJ Director of Enforcement, Salim Parlan, said although no summonses would be issued for the time being, instructions to have the film on the glass windows of vehicles inspected would still be issued besides giving advice.

"If it is found that the vehicle concerned violates the standard regulations on the use of tinted glass, the owner of the vehicle will be ordered to go to the nearest JPJ office to remove the tinted film from the glass windows," he said at the handing over of eight Baretta 9mm pistols to the Kuala Lumpur JPJ.

Salim handed over the additional firearms to the Kuala Lumpur JPJ Director, Nadzri Siron, for use by his officers while on duty.

"So far, we have 18 pistols for use by the JPJ since the department was provided with firearms in 2004," he said.

thats the worst part, have to go jpj...sian...

macam kereta tentera la bro.. 5 bintang punya hi rank..

Woooo bro.. really dark and cool la. Like mafia's car :)
Thanks for showing... you are right, I think you wave inside the car also cannot see your hand la from outside.. .LOL

damn.. so wat now? confirm or not? kind of confuse....

just fix a compliant tint and go on with life?

life's already too complicated - why add to it?

i already installed liao... but now every weekend nite, my car cannot go out.. and i drive CRV to go town...

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at 1st started to re-like our minister heheh..after all there time really HATE d G... now diff story pulak.. aiseh..

wahhh,,,so gelap la...like projek car la...hahhah peace bro!!dear speedy..lets get the cheap one 1st la....i prefer black color...thats suits u as well...we got so many project speedy...now i dunno which one to mod 1st la?....aiyoooo pening..black is nice.....no doubt

suppose this week, but I reckon gonna be nxt week..or nxt ot nxt week..sialan..Ini JPJ punye orang mau ikut cakap sape, their Transport Minister or Pengarah JPJ??aiyaa those people..

wah..no announcement from the G yet you guys already start putting black tint ah..respect.

yea mild7, i oso going for cheap tint as my 1st layer already a good tint

try searching around for for whole mirror of the car just rm100...

btw i found 1 in my area here in klang side 4 mirror black tint include installation rm80.....but for front n back havent ask yet...

yes.... even during daytime aso face that problem
that why I peel it off lah...
to explain how dark it was, say I put my hand behind the glass... I CANNOT SEE, MY OWN HANDS!!! hahaha

Hehe.... so u pulled it off, otherwise sure kena tahan one; no matter got operasi or not, it was Super Dark man!

b4 i get my car, i already ask de sellman to "gao tin" everything for me liao lo..

hahaha..... very dark indeed

you guys better don't come down to penang. The police here likes to stop super dark tint car. They (petrol car) even u turn to chase it up to you if spotted your tint is dark be it on opposite road. JPJ at mainland also will stop any car with dark tint whether it is operasi or not.

totally agree with that...