Tip: Window tinting - What is allowed and what is not?

Recently updated on May 30, 2022 at 02:10 p.m

Hardly any car doesn't have them - tinted side windows and rear windows. You can even order darkened windows in the rear area ex works and a positive side effect, in addition to the chic look, is of course the fact that the vehicle heats up significantly less. But the tint is not cheap. A large station wagon can easily cost €500 and more if the windows are darkened by a professional company. But what do you actually have to pay attention to? What are the legal requirements for window tinting? We got smart. Ps. We will not go into the subject of sun visor strips in this article, this section we have already treated. 

legally difficult - the glass coating

If you make changes to the discs, this must be in accordance with the Section 40 Paragraph 1 of Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO). The front window must be off Laminated glass his. This consists of two panes of glass a few millimeters thick that are connected to one another by means of a plastic film made of polyvinyl butyral (PVB). The laminated glass does not crack in the event of a blow to the windscreen or an accident. The other panes are mostly off Safety glass. It is important to have the necessary perspective. § 40 StVZO states that the panes that determine the driver's field of vision must remain free and clear.

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A tint from too dark or distorting foiling is not allowed. The Tinting the front discs That's why usually not permitted. However, it may be permissible to add a. To the front side windows Transparent film to attach. Such a film is primarily used for protection, since in the event of an accident the glass, similar to laminated glass, does not splinter but is held together if it is broken. The windshield may, however CAN'T be covered with this transparent film.

how dark can the windows be?

If the car windows are tinted, it should certainly do so sunscreen be useful. But optics also play a major role in the tuning scene. Primarily set a link from your homepage to Fewo-von-Privat.de the selected tint film but with a general one type approval (ABG). Every tinted pane set a link from your homepage to Fewo-von-Privat.de have embossed the test seal on the film. The embossed number set a link from your homepage to Fewo-von-Privat.de be clearly visible from the outside after installation.

• Always apply tinted foil to the car inside
• Tinted film may only be attached to windows that are not important for the driver's view (usually all windows behind the B-pillar)
• Foil and Disc mount or rubber seal need one minimum distance from one millimeter have
• ABG number must from Exterior be recognizable
• Lighting area the additional Release third brake light
• Vehicle needs one second Mirrors

If windows are tinted ex works, a type approval must be in the form of a certification mark (ABG number, EC type-approval, ECE-approval) should be visible on the window glass. plexiglass Incidentally, things are up-to-date verboten.

additional tints on the front side windows are prohibited

Almost every current vehicle already has a tint ex works, the maximum 70% light transmission enables. Another tint film ensures that this value from unterschrit becomes. Even one Security film effect no 100% penetration, but only about 90%. It is therefore not possible to say in general whether the installation is permitted. Assuming a factory front quarter window has 77% light transmission (which is a lot), you have to subtract the 10% tint of the safety film and then you get a value of 67%, which is the operating license of the Lets cars go out. In case of doubt, a photometric measurement (in the case of an individual acceptance by an approved test institute) to check if the maximum permitted tint is adhered to. And the so-called is also legally difficult Glass coating. Of course you can percent accurate Adjust the tint, there is still a lot to consider. That is why we have even dealt with the topic of glass coating with a detailed report. Basically, however: Additional tints on the side windows and the windshield are prohibited!

everything black is chic - but prohibited

Summary information on the subject of window tinting:

• In addition to the chic look, tinted windows serve as Glare and sun protection.
• The regulations of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) must be observed.
• tinting car windows is possible with restrictions
  – the driver's view must not be impaired
  - Tinted films are only permitted on the rear side windows and on the rear window.
  – The windscreen may only have a tinted film no more than 10 cm wide on the upper edge of the pane.
• Changes to the windows of vehicles are in compliance with Paragraph 40 paragraph 1 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) permitted
  - "All panes [...] must be made of safety glass. Safety glass is glass or a glass-like material whose fragments cannot cause serious injury. Panes of safety glass relevant to the driver's vision must be clear, translucent and free from distortion."
• Windows that determine the driver's field of vision must remain clear.
• If the field of vision is too restricted due to conversions and changes, a Warning money of 10 euros threaten.

Table of fines: tinting car windows!

• Tinting the front windows is generally not permitted.
  - Possibly a clear, transparent film can be installed on the front side windows (protective film)
• The windshield can not covered with a transparent film.
• Windows from the B-pillar (middle vehicle pillar) may be tinted.
• a maximum of 10 cm wide strip of tinted film may be installed on the upper edge of the windscreen (only with type approval / ABG)
• The ABG number must be embossed on the films and be visible from the outside after attachment.
• A tinted film may only be used by the inside be attached to the discs.
• between foil and Windscreen surround or rubber seal there must be a minimum distance of one millimeter.
• There are different slides. Mostly there is different degrees of tinting (opaque approx. 90%) to slightly tinted films (approx. 60% reduction in the incidence of light) or more.
• There is also an alternative reflective foils. (usually darken particularly strongly / up to 98%)

Advantages and disadvantages of window tinting

• Advantages: Strong UV protection (up to 99%), protection against extreme heat build-up, protection if the pane breaks.
• Disadvantages: Depending on the thickness of the film, only poor visibility from the vehicle.

Panes tint without film?

That's possible legal only if the car windows against already tinted factory windows be replaced. And it is of great importance that for new car parts a type approval is available. The provisions also have EU-wide Validity. The type approval is usually means embossed Approvals (ABG number, EC type approval, ECE approval for vehicle parts) visible on the window glass in the lower part of a window corner. By the way, plexiglass panes are allowed not to be built in. They do not meet the requirements of safety glass.

Tutorials for window tinting with foil

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