$75,000 fine for illegal tint, police to use meters on spot -Minister Walrond
Guyana’s new tint policy will move into full enforcement from December 31, with motorists facing a $75,000 fine if they fail to meet the updated national standards.
The Guyana Police Force has been instructed to refrain from enforcement until the deadline, after which they will be equipped with tint meters to test vehicles on the spot as part of a heavy crackdown. The new measures were outlined by Home Affairs Minister Oniedge Walrond during a recent interview, where she emphasised predictability, fairness, and the removal of confusion around tint rules.
Under the new policy, all vehicle owners are now allowed 35% tint on their windows and 70% tint on their front windscreen. She noted that there had been no data linking tinted vehicles to increased criminal activity, and with UV exposure worsening due to climate change, the ministry found no reason to continue denying the public’s demand for tint.
Minister Walrond said the government will take the tint amendment to Parliament, where the updated law will spell out the full compliance and enforcement regime. It will outline the categories of persons exempt from the 35% limit, including diplomats, government officials, security personnel and others already identified.
The legislation will also detail how the Guyana Police Force will use tint meters, how those devices will be calibrated, the fine structure, and the periods for enforcement. She noted that most of the amendment is already drafted, with only minor adjustments being made.
