Question : USE OF BLACK FILMS IN CARS



(a) whether the use of black films on the side glass/wind screen of cars is permissible to a certain extent in Delhi and other cities;

(b) if so, the permissible percentage of black films in the cars;

(c) whether any directive is issued to traffic police in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)

(a)&(b) Rule 100(2) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 provides that the glass of wind screen/ rear window and side windows shall be such and shall be maintained in such a condition that the visual transmission of light is not less that 70% and 50% repectively.

(c)&(d) Hon’ble Delhi High Court in its Order dated 26th March, 2007 in a Writ Petition (Civil) No. 16565/2006 has given direction to the Delhi Police for strict compliance of the Rule.