The Saint John Police Force has issued 75 violations for illegally tinted windows.
This follows a warning in February for drivers of the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act’s requirements when it comes to tinted windows.
“Along with it not being legal, modifications to tint on the windows of vehicles, is a safety concern,” said Sgt. Mike McCaig in a press release issued by the SJPF.
According to the Motor Vehicle Act, window tint on “the front windshield, or the side wings or side windows to the right or the left of the driver” cannot block more than 30 per cent of light from passing through.
The rule does not apply to the installation of front windshields or side windows during the initial construction of the vehicle nor to the replacement of windshields or side windows with equivalents to those installed during the initial construction.
Not only are drivers of a vehicle with tinted windows at risk, but mechanics that install the windows can also be cited.
Mechanic shops that pass vehicles with illegally tinted windows can also be found guilty of an offense.
The police force encourages residents to browse the Motor Vehicle Act to ensure their vehicles are in compliance with New Brunswick laws.
