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Malaysia JPJ tinted glass regulations for private vehicle 2024
The Road Transport Department (RTD) has reminded owners of private vehicles to comply with the regulations on the use of tinted windows set out in the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Certain Types of Glass) Rules 1991 (Amendment 2019).
The regulation on the use of tinted windows based on the percentage of permissible visible light transmission (VLT) is 70 per cent for the front windscreen and 50 per cent for front side windows, while the rear windscreen and rear side windows can be fully tinted.
According to RTD, any vehicle owner who fails to comply with the window tinting regulations can be fined not more than RM2,000 or imprisoned for a period not exceeding six months; in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, they can be fined not more than RM4,000 or imprisoned for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both.
In a statement today, RTD said that individuals can apply for a permit to use tinted windows for safety or health reasons by submitting an application by post or through the RTD portal at www.jpj.gov.my.
To be reminded, the rule above only apply on private vehicle only, commercial vehicle need to have visible light transmission (VLT) is 70 per cent for all windows.
Source: JPJ Malaysia Facebook
