It is learnt that the alleged accused in the murder of a 30-year-old woman from Porvorim moved the dead body from Porvorim to Amboli in a car with tinted glass. The alleged killer and his accomplice managed to hoodwink the men in uniform by brazenly crossing three check-posts.
As per RTO rules, one must use RTO-approved car glass film with 70% visibility in the front and rear glasses of the car, while the windows are allowed to have 50% visibility. Any modifications to the windows that reduce visibility below this level are considered illegal.
Following an excessive number of criminal accidents that occurred in moving automobiles, this restriction was implemented out of concern for the safety of the passengers.
These tinted glasses make the escape for criminals easier. The tinted glasses can also reduce visibility and, thus, make driving difficult. This leads to accidents and is considered unsafe.
Cars with tinted glasses do not allow the traffic police to carry out their responsibilities properly. As per the amended Indian Motor Vehicle Act the fine for the use of tinted glasses for cars has been increased to Rs 2,000 from the earlier fine of Rs 100. Strict implementation of the rule against the use of tinted glass for cars by the police assumes significance.
