BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Dec 18, CMC – The Barbados government has announced a three-month grace period for motorists to comply with new regulations on vehicle tints after the law comes into force in January 2025.
Attorney General Dale Marshall told Parliament yhat while the legislation to amend the Road Traffic Act and related regulations have been prepared and laid in Parliament, debate will be deferred to early January 2025.
He said the delay ensures that tint meters, which are critical for enforcement, arrive on the island without shipping disruptions during the Christmas season.
“Matters relating to the acquisition of the best available tint meters are well in hand, and these tint meters have been ordered and are en route to Barbados,” Marshall said, noting that once enacted, the regulations will take effect immediately, reassuring howrver that a three month grace period will allow vehicle owners sufficient time to ensure compliance with the new rules.
“These measures will not prohibit the use of tints but will restrict excessively dark tints that obscure visibility into vehicles,” he told legislators, adding that this aligns with global standards aimed at improving public safety.
The attorney general stressed that the initiative is intended to enhance the effectiveness of The Barbados Police Service as it works to secure a safer Barbados, saying “this measure seeks to protect the interests of all Barbadians, and we look forward to the public’s fullest cooperation in the new year”.
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