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| Following ban on black films, motorists opting for alternatives | | | Early Times Report
DODA, July11: Four months since the ban by the Supreme Court on the use of black tinted window films on cars throughout India, Doda district motorists are looking at alternative means to shield themselves from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Though clear car window films are gaining popularity and car window curtains are making reappearance, not everyone is aware that using these accessories can also earn a penalty.
The Supreme Court order, which came into effect from May 4 last imposed a complete ban on the use of black film of any Visual Light Transmission (VLT) percentage upon the safety glasses' wind screen (front and rear) and side glasses of all vehicles.
As per the order, 70 percent visibility is allowed in rear and windshield glasses of vehicles supplied by manufacturers. And on windows, 50 percent visibility is permissible.
Following the order, vehicle owners in the Bhaderwah, Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban are now opting for heat resistant clear films, which, owing to their transparency, do not catch the eye of the traffic police. Dealers selling black films in erstwhile Doda district say that on an average, around five to ten people come daily to get clear films for their vehicles.
A car decor dealer said, "With the rise in temperature this summer, commuting even in four wheelers is becoming difficult. In such conditions, individuals are left with no other option but to go in for clear films, whether they are allowed or not".
Car window curtains are also gaining popularity among city residents, many of whom are under the impression that only black films have been banned.
However, according to the SC orders, 'there should be absolutely no material tampering with the original form of the safety glass, windscreen or side windows of vehicles'. Such curtains, available for sale in various car accessories shops and traffic light points in Bhaderwah, Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban, are also not permitted, for the use of which traffic police can issue challans.
With an earlier permissible percentage limit of black films also being banned by the court, which ordered a complete ban on the use of tinted plastic films irrespective of the degree of visibility, no scope for its use has been left.
Varinder Manhas, Deputy Superintendent of Police Doda, Traffic said, "There are clear cut directions from the court which states that no percentage of tinted plastic film or curtain is allowed and only cars with factory-fitted tints will be excused. Officials having Z and Z+ security category have to apply to a Committee which will further consider whether permission should be granted or not. Permission has to be obtained by VVIPs and VIPs also".
It is notable to mention here that Tinted glasses were banned following the order which was passed by the Supreme Court in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), citing increase in criminal activities due to misuse of tinted car windows. But it is also true that Traffic police till day not launched any drive against the users of tainted glasses in Bhaderwah, Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban due to which crime has increased many fold. |
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