Lok Sabha Question No. 528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Rules for Black Film and Bumper Guard
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 528 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## RULES FOR BLACK FILM AND BUMPER GUARD

## 528. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that there is general unawareness among the people about the extent or percentage of black film including bumper guard which can be used in the private cars which does not attract any penalty or fine;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the correct rules for the use of black film and bumper guard on cars and also whether any steps have been taken to educate the people extensively in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (e)  The provisions regarding use of tinted films on car windows are contained in  rule 100(2) of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 (CMVRs). As per Rule 100(2) of CMVRs:-

'The glass of the windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be such and shall be maintained in such a condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 70%. The glasses used for side windows  are  such and shall be maintained in such condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 50%, and shall conform to Indian Standards'

The Hon'ble Supreme Court, vide its orders dated 27 th April, 2012 and 03 rd August, 2012 , in Writ Petition No. 265 of 2011 filed by  Avishek Goenka versus Union of India & Anr.,  has prohibited pasting of any material, including films of any VLT, on the safety glasses of any vehicle  and  directed  police  authorities  that  they  shall  not  only  challan  the  offenders  but

ensure that the black or any other films or material passed on the safety glasses are removed forthwith.

2. The  subject  matter  of  fitment  of  Crash  Guards  /  Bull  Bars  was  referred  to  Central Motor Vehicle Rule - Technical Standing Committee (CMVR-TSC). The Committee in its 50th meeting held on 5th September 2017, discussed the matter and concluded that 'Fitment of  crash  bars  and  bull  bars  as  aftermarket  fitment  on  vehicles  pose  a  threat  to  pedestrian safety. Therefore it was agreed that such fitment shall not be allowed on vehicles and that provisions  in  CMVR  also  do  not  allow  such  fitment.  It  was  decided  that  Ministry  of  Road Transport and Highways may issue an advisory to the State Authorities'.

2.1. As per the discussion of 50th meeting of CMVR-TSC, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued advisory vide letter RT-11021/38/2017-MVL dated 7th December 2017 to all the States and Union Territories for taking action against unauthorised fitment of Crash Bars/Bull Bars on the Motor Vehicles. It was brought to the notice of the States and Union Territories that the fitment of Crash Guards / Bull Bars is in contravention of Section 52 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, and attracts penalty under section 190 and section 191.

3. The  implementation  of  provision  of  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  and  Central  Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 come under the purview of State Governments/UTs Administrations.

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