LETTER | The matter needs to be re-discussed with the police.
| It is safe to say that the new tint ruling announced marks the first error by the Transport Ministry under the new Pakatan Harapan government. The new regulations announced last week now allow motorists to tint their rear windshields and passenger windows as dark as they want. However, front windshields, as well as the driver and front passenger side windows must remain transparent, allowing 70% and 50% light through respectively for safety reasons.
Furthermore, there is also a possibility that there will be an increase in car thefts as well. In addition to that, 100% tinted rear windshields would also increase the risk of saving passengers when there is an accident as tinted windshields are difficult to break hence making matters complicated during rescue missions by the Fire Services Department.
In addition to safety, the new tint ruling also shows some form of miscommunication between the ministry and the Royal Malaysia Police . It seemed as though a decision was made by the ministry without consulting PDRM beforehand. This is because Bukit Aman's Department of Investigation and Traffic Enforcement Director DCP Azisman Alias said that he felt “slighted” that the matter was not discussed thoroughly with them.
It is safe to say that both the Transport Ministry and PDRM should re-discuss the issue one more time before finalising the regulations as there is a huge safety risk involved in allowing darker tinted rear windshields.
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