This isn't right FFS!!!

[MSTRS:Me]

The percentage does not relate to the tint but to how much light is let through. It is a complicated formula. 35% is the lowest you can go for a normal car, except the front window which is 70% ( Standard manufactured into the windscreen) you cant put anything on the front except a sunstrip which may not protrude any further down than your sun visor, or a stone guard at the bottom for trucks, buses, and some rural vehicles which obtain an exemption.

On commercial vehicles, any windows from the B pillar back may have less than 35% tint, to no windows whatsoever.

FFS is that clear now?

The 'interpretation' of windowtint laws is always a problem, which is why I didn't get into applying the stuff. The glazing rules also cover 'tint' strips & stickers. Strictly interpreted, tint strips are allowed where they are transparent (ie - like the inbuilt tinted area in a laminated windscreen) but not if they are translucent (heavily reduced light admittance but can't see through them). The rule change in 1999 removed reference to 'overlays' and anything stuck to the glass (other than tint films) is considered a 'sticker'. Basically, on a vehicle intended for passenger use (MA class) these stickers may only be applied to the top or bottom 100mm of glass front and rear. Side windows cannot have stickers applied at all, except for the side windows in the tailgate of a stationwagon where the 100mm rule applies.

[R6_kid:Me]

2.2(1) The general safety requirements for glazing are:

** (g) the overall visible light transmittance of front side windows (that is, glazing forward of the left or right of the driver’s seatback in its rearmost and upright position) must not be less than 35%.

hmmmm.... on a bike your seat back is
A) non-existent
B) at the height of your ass

SO... that would mean your helmet is vertical of that point.

Also the visor aint a part of the bike.

However if you are talking about windscreens/blades then i'd like to know what the rule is. The only thing i can think of would be the BMW C1 or say a goldwing, where the windscreen comes up to face height.

[avgas]

Sniper--Ill bet ya a chokkie fish on this one--the cop--He had a pommie accent diddnt he?? Go ask his senior whats this all about?
In the UK its against the law to have a dark tint visor and you get fined for it. Its the whole anti terrorist thing I think

Also bank robberies etc
Snipe the ticket is bS , complain all the way

[WINJA]

I TAKE IT THERES NO CRIME IN CHRISTCHURCH SO HES FINDING STUFF TO DO , FUCK I HATE COPS , HOPEFULLY HE DOES THE SAME TO SOME NUTTER AND GETS HIS FACE KICKED IN, I SAW A PIG IN AUCKS WITH THE DARKEST VISOR IVE EVER SEEN AND IT WAS DARK

[crashe]

Before anyone else says to Sniper to fight the charges....

Please all go back to page 3 and read post 33......

Thanks.

[marty]

I TAKE IT THERES NO CRIME IN CHRISTCHURCH SO HES FINDING STUFF TO DO , FUCK I HATE COPS , HOPEFULLY HE DOES THE SAME TO SOME NUTTER AND GETS HIS FACE KICKED IN, I SAW A PIG IN AUCKS WITH THE DARKEST VISOR IVE EVER SEEN AND IT WAS DARK

i'm pretty sure the cops hate you too winja, so i guess you're all square, and now you can shut the fuck up.

[Macktheknife]

Hey sniper,
I knew exactily how to help you sort this one but I see I got here to late to be any use and you need my advice like a fish needs a bicycle! That said tho... glad you got it sorted! good luck

[Phenoix]

Glad you got it sorted so quickly.
Tho waiting for the sacnned image so we can all point an laugh.
Good to know lots of advise is offered on the site tho

[spudchucka]

To cut a long story short, the cop said he thought he knew of a law classing tinted visors as illegal. The SS kind of cut him to peices explaining that you cannot give tickets out for laws you "think" you know of. And also made the cop apologise to me which was a nice touch.

There's a good lesson for him.

[inlinefour]

Bad luck. Seems so wrong, but I have no idea what the law says :spudwhat:

Is something new to me, did not even have this problem in the UK. Hopefully a local ploddie can shed some light if not allready?

[Grumpy]

I'll pledge $100 to the fund right now and more if required later.
Paul N

I've only just caught up with this story so bear with me if you could folks.
A little off topic so I'll appoligise now but just a quick comment on Paul in NZ's offer... OUTSTANDING! All credit to you mate. This is why I love been a part of the motorcycling fraternity and am proud to be part of Kiwi Biker. There's been a fair bit of shit lately on the site but then I read this and I think this is what it's all about. Way to go Paul N.

[Swoop]

Well done Sniper!
I believed that the interpretation of the rule was that both cage drivers had to be able to see each others faces at intersections...
The back windows could be as dark as you want - SO taking things to a totally illogical conclusion would mean a rider would have the clear visor and the pillion would be allowed the tinted one!!!

[Sniper]

Thanks for all the support guys.

I got pulled up last night by the same cop who gave me the ticket. Wasn't speeding or anything but he really wanted to do me for something. Took 17.54 minutes before I could go on my way again. I think the threat of a harresment charge made him go away.

[Ghost Lemur]

Thanks for all the support guys.

I got pulled up last night by the same cop who gave me the ticket. Wasn't speeding or anything but he really wanted to do me for something. Took 17.54 minutes before I could go on my way again. I think the threat of a harresment charge made him go away.

Lay a complain anyway. If he continues it then you have the evidence to back up that it's an on going thing.

Sounds like he's got a bit of a thing against you for the mistake he made and dressing down he must have got from his superior.

[Sniper]

Ive read too much of the BOFH to just go down without a fight.