Tinted glass ban: Cop’s reflections of equality


KOCHI: Setting an example of fair practice,  Director-General of Police (DGP) Jacob Punnoose on Friday asked police officers across the state to immediately remove sun control films from police vehicles. The police officials were asked to ensure that tinted films are completely removed within 48 hours. “Majority of the police vehicles here are heavily tinted. It is important to ensure that the general public should not point fingers at police officials,” the DGP said.
The order came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s verdict banning heavy density films on vehicles. According to the Motor Vehicles Act,  70 per cent visibility is mandatory on front and rear windows while 50 per cent visibility should be ensured on the sides.
Since last week, the police are busy creating awareness among the public about the order. The violators were stopped and given instructions. They also warned the public regarding the fine that would be slapped on those who fail to obey the rules once the order is implemented.
“We don’t want to forcefully implement the order on such a short notice. But if we see people blatantly disobeying us, we would take strict action, including apprehending the vehicle,” the DGP said.
Even as the DGP’s orders were dutifully followed, the officials cited practical difficulties in implementing the order on Saturday, which being a hartal day. “None of the shops which had the equipment to remove the tinted films was open today. We had a difficult time removing the film with bare hands. But all our vehicles will be made film-free by Sunday,” the police officials said.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Is this new rule implement only to the normal vehicle owners or to all, whom related to the political leaders and police officers.... beacuse most of the rules have exuses to the above said peoples.