Barbados is set to implement new vehicle tint regulations starting December 1, with authorities urging motorists to ensure compliance before the deadline. Deputy Chief Licensing Officer Lynette Williams emphasized that the updated rules, ratified earlier this year, aim to bolster road safety and aid law enforcement in crime prevention by enhancing visibility into vehicles. According to the regulations, front passenger and driver windows must allow at least 25% light transmission, rear windows and rear windscreens 20%, and front windscreens 70%. A three-percentage-point margin of error is permitted during tint testing. To assist drivers, free tint testing services are available at Oistins and the NCF car park in West Terrace. The new rules, part of the Road Traffic Act, prohibit metallic and mirrored tints and apply uniform standards to both private and public service vehicles. Visor tints must also meet a minimum 25% light transmission, with size restrictions based on windscreen height. Exemptions are available for drivers with medical conditions, provided they submit a specialist’s report. The Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) stated that these measures aim to empower law enforcement by ensuring clear visibility into vehicles, thereby deterring criminal activity and aiding investigations. Motorists with non-compliant tints must remove them to avoid penalties once enforcement begins. Detailed information on the regulations is accessible on the websites and social media platforms of the BLA and the Ministry of Transport and Works. Authorities anticipate heightened public awareness to facilitate a seamless transition when the rules take effect.