The Home Affairs Minister has announced yet another adjustment to the tint regulations, which will take effect from the 1^st January, 2026..

Under the updated regulations, no tint will be permitted on the front windscreen of a vehicle except for a visor which must not exceed 6 inches measured from the top of the windscreen, while a minimum of 25% Visible Light Transmission (VLT) would be permitted on the front side windows of the vehicle and a 20% visible light transmission will be allowed on the rear window and rear windscreen.

Vehicles used by the President and Prime Minister, designated senior government officials, the Guyana Police Force, Defence Force, Fire Service, and Prison Service have been exempted from the new regulations along with those used by emergency services, diplomatic and consular missions, and licensed private security agencies.

Individuals with certified medical conditions requiring reduced exposure to sunlight and businesses engaged in high-risk cash handling or security sensitive operations would be allowed to apply for exemption.

“Applications for exemptions must be submitted using the prescribed system to the Minister of Home Affairs who shall consider the application and may issue or refuse to issue an exemption certificate. In the case of exemptions on medical grounds, applications must be supported by certification from a registered medical practitioner. All approved exemptions will be recorded in a digital national tint registry,” the Home Affairs Minister explained.

The new regulations also include updated fines, warning that failure to comply with the new regulations could result in drivers being penalized.

“The new regulations also provide for adjusted fines of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) for offences related to the installation or use of non-compliant tint, including for vehicle operators and businesses engaged in applying tint contrary to the law. These fines were carefully calibrated to serve as a deterrent without being punitive or excessive, and to reinforce compliance rather than create hardship,” the Home Affairs Minister said.

According to Walrond, the Government will closely monitor compliance, enforcement patterns, and public impact during the implementation phase, and where necessary, further adjustments, including increases to fines, will be considered.

She said to ensure a fair and smooth transition, a three month amnesty period will take effect from the commencement of the regulations.

It was explained that during this period, the Guyana Police Force will establish voluntary tint testing sites across the country, allowing vehicle owners to test their vehicles and make adjustments where necessary without penalty.

Under the old regulation, no vehicle was permitted to bear tinted windows unless an exemption had been granted, and even then, the law allowed for a minimum of 65% VLT.

However, there was widespread non-compliance with over 70% of vehicles operating far outside of the legal limits.

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