Thursday, August 27, 2015

SR 150 fine for Tinted Windows in Saudi Arabia

Tinting windows basically means having a light layer on the windows to protect the inside from sunlight. It is very important in Saudi Arabia due to the scorching sunlight and heat waves. However, not every kind of tint is allowed in Saudi Arabia. So this article will help you understand all the rules that the Saudi Traffic has regarding the window tints. Some of these rules include having a tint that is opaque; however it should not be more than 02. The tint should not be reflective at all so that whatever is happening inside the car can easily be seen by the police officials on the streets. The materials used for tinting should not cause any kind of trouble to the environment and should be extremely environment friendly.

Rules regarding Tinted Windows in Saudi Arabia
  1. The parts of the car that cannot be tinted in any condition are firstly, near the rear windows.
  2. The front and back windshields are not allowed to be tinted in any case!
  3. Also, the front windows are not allowed to be tinted however, if there is a genuine medical case then yes, they can be tinted.
  4. Not every vehicle can be tinted! Only those that have a cockpit and back seats with a normal or sliding door can be tinted.
  5. Just like a certain vehicles can be tinted, there are some vehicles that cannot be tinted at all. These include taxis, most importantly. This is because taxis are a mode of public transport hence needs no tint. Others include rental cars, commercial vehicles and small buses that are mostly used for public transportation. Coupe and sports cars that have 2 doors are not allowed to be tinted either but if they have rear windows, it can be tinted then.

It is important to mention here that if you are caught violating the rules regarding tinted windows in Saudi Arabia, a fine of SR 150/- will be imposed by the traffic police officer. Normally, the decorators who place the tinting sheets on the cars are not even aware about these rules. If you want to tint your glasses, make sure your tinted glasses are complying by the rules mentioned above.

Source: KSA Motory

Traffic Violations
  1. Check Traffic Violation under your Iqama
  2. SR 2,000 Fine for Hiding Number Plate from Saher Cameras
  3. Crossing Red Light to provide way to Emergency Vehicles
  4. 415 Traffic Fines amounting to SR 253,600 to one Saudi Citizen
  5. SR 10,000 Fine and 2 months Jail for Car Drifters


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