tinted screens and the law - Page 2 - SV650.org

21-06-06, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bobit69

I know they talk crap, but I wouldn't have thought they would lie about that. Would they? Re Screen being illegal...

Let me think about that for a microsecond

(Thought denied if they try to sue us!!! )

21-06-06, 10:07 AM

I don't see what difference the colour of a screen makes.

Are there any links to anywhere that says something about tinted screens? Smells like BS to me.

rictus01 · 21-06-06, 10:19 AM

having painted out a number of screens for one reason or another, I've never had an issue with it and don't expect to, with either DVLA test/plod or MOT's.

Cheers Mark.

rictus01 · 21-06-06, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bobit69

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Originally Posted by Paws

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Originally Posted by bobit69

Tinted are ok, but Black ones will get you three points and £60 fine (Visor & Screen)! Ludricrous I know.. But True!

Visors yes..

screens no..

This was read in MCN 30th June Issue, I know they talk crap, but I wouldn't have thought they would lie about that. Would they? Re Screen being illegal...

MCN = use all the right words, just not nessisarily in the right order

Cheers Mark

21-06-06, 10:42 AM

I'll save the arguements, next time we get a police officer in (i work in a bike shop) i'll ask them what the law is on bike screens.

21-06-06, 11:17 AM

FFS, will everybody shut up before 'they' find something new to ban!!!!!!!!!

They are legal, even solid black ones. However, I think it's more to do with the fact it's main purpose is a wind deflector not a windscreen as such on a sports-bike. Looking through it is not a requirement of riding the bike. Also unlike a visor it's possible to see ahead of the bike without looking through it when the visibility drops by moving your head.

On the other hand, the massive riot shields on the front of Harley road kings etc. in solid black would see you pulled pretty sharpish, at least I hope so......

Sir Trev · 21-06-06, 11:58 AM

This may be why you do not see that many Ducati Paso's about any more...

22-06-06, 03:40 PM

To be quite honest I watched the guy MOT my bike last week and it took about 6 minutes, and all these technical rules about things like this, I'm sure would pass him by unnoticed.

All I noticed him checking was the brakes, front Lights and steering bearings. And he put his hand on the rear tyre.

Not that I had anything dodgy, my bike is almost stock and in mint condition.

Stu · 22-06-06, 05:20 PM

Agreed, watched my MOT and he didn't start the engine (but can was obviously standard)

22-06-06, 08:08 PM

Max legal tint on visor 20%.

No requirement on screens.

Thats my understanding of it.

100% tint sunglasses however do appear to be legal...... go figure

21-06-06, 10:19 AM	#13
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	having painted out a number of screens for one reason or another, I've never had an issue with it and don't expect to, with either DVLA test/plod or MOT's. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

21-06-06, 11:58 AM	#17
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	This may be why you do not see that many Ducati Paso's about any more... __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

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21-06-06, 10:07 AM	#12
Jase22 Guest Posts: n/a	I don't see what difference the colour of a screen makes. Are there any links to anywhere that says something about tinted screens? Smells like BS to me.

21-06-06, 10:42 AM	#15
Paws Guest Posts: n/a	I'll save the arguements, next time we get a police officer in (i work in a bike shop) i'll ask them what the law is on bike screens.

21-06-06, 11:17 AM	#16
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	FFS, will everybody shut up before 'they' find something new to ban!!!!!!!!! They are legal, even solid black ones. However, I think it's more to do with the fact it's main purpose is a wind deflector not a windscreen as such on a sports-bike. Looking through it is not a requirement of riding the bike. Also unlike a visor it's possible to see ahead of the bike without looking through it when the visibility drops by moving your head. On the other hand, the massive riot shields on the front of Harley road kings etc. in solid black would see you pulled pretty sharpish, at least I hope so......

22-06-06, 03:40 PM	#18
muddycoffee Guest Posts: n/a	To be quite honest I watched the guy MOT my bike last week and it took about 6 minutes, and all these technical rules about things like this, I'm sure would pass him by unnoticed. All I noticed him checking was the brakes, front Lights and steering bearings. And he put his hand on the rear tyre. Not that I had anything dodgy, my bike is almost stock and in mint condition.

22-06-06, 05:20 PM	#19
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Agreed, watched my MOT and he didn't start the engine (but can was obviously standard)

22-06-06, 08:08 PM	#20
Cam_73 Guest Posts: n/a	Max legal tint on visor 20%. No requirement on screens. Thats my understanding of it. 100% tint sunglasses however do appear to be legal...... go figure