DIMAPUR, AUGUST 7 (MExN): As per the orders of the Supreme Court of India, the use of black film or any other material is not permitted on the windscreen and side windows of vehicles. This circular was issued by the Government of Nagaland, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Kohima.
As per the provisions of sub-rule (2) of Rule 100 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 the glass of the windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle which come out from the manufacturers shop has to be such and be maintained in such a condition that the visual light transmission (VLT) is not less than 70 %. The glasses used for side windows has to be such and be maintained in such condition that the visual light transmission is not less than 50 %.
Violation of the rule is punishable with challan and on the spot removal of film, stated the circular while also informing that exemption is made in respect of the authorized vehicles used by ‘Z Plus’ and ‘Z’ category security protected. The circular has therefore directed to all vehicle owners including VIPs, Government officials issued with Government vehicles within the district to voluntarily remove any material, including films of any VLT from the safety glasses of the vehicle within 2(two) weeks of the issue of this circular or face action as specified by law. It is also further directed to all motor accessories shops dealing with films to stop the pasting of films on the safety glasses of vehicles with immediate effect.
