Why Automotive Window Tinting shouldnt be too Dark

Why Automotive Window Tinting shouldn’t be too
Dark
Although darker shades of automotive window tinting will provide you with more protection against the sun’s
harmful rays, tinting that is too dark can end up causing a lot more trouble than it’s worth. Applying a tinting product
that is higher than 30% isn’t just illegal anymore; it can also prove to be quite dangerous in different situations, some
of which will be mentioned below.
1. Unable to Signal Other Drivers
When you’re driving, you’re usually making eye contact with several other drivers around you. Regardless of
whether you’re giving another driver right of way or you need to change lanes for any reason, most drivers rely
heavily on eye contact from other motorists before making their move into traffic. As such, even the most minor
miscalculation on another driver’s part could result in a serious collision occurring.
2. Reduced Night Vision
Any automotive window film that is darker than 30% will significantly reduce your ability to see properly at night.
This means that you could struggle to see objects that are as close as 15 meters from you unless they have been
illuminated in some way. Even pedestrians that are wearing darker shades of clothing could be at risk of injury
because of you not being able to see them properly through window film that’s too dark.
3. Potential Issues may Arise for First Responders
In the event of you being involved in a collision, first responders need to assess the situation in a hurry so that they
know how to handle everything. However, if the window tinting on your car is too dark, it prevents them from seeing
how many people are inside, how serious injuries may be and whether any other dangers may be present. Taking
longer to do their jobs could result in lives being lost.
4. Insurance Rates could be Increased
If your vehicle’s windows are darker than legally permitted, it could result in you being ticketed by traffic officials –
and vehicles with darker tinting are often targeted for being pulled over in roadblocks because it’s difficult to see
inside them.
Should you be unfortunate enough to be involved in a collision, chances are that you’ll be deemed to be at fault
because of the darker window film on your vehicle. All of these scenarios can result in your insurance company
increasing your premiums quite substantially.
5. Become used to a False Sense of Security
Several areas have laws in place with regards to distracted driving. However, you may become tempted to break the
law by using your mobile phone for instance, because you think that no one will be able to see you through the dark
tinting. Getting into bad habits like these will greatly increase your chances of being involved in a collision.
If you are unsure of whether your vehicle’s existing window film adheres to current legal standards, feel free to
contact us today. Our team will inspect your vehicle and inform you if it passes inspection or if it needs to be
replaced with tint of a slightly lighter color.