Private hire vehicle windows

Find out how your vehicle windows should work, their glazing and tilted films.

Opening windows

Your vehicle should provide either manual or electronic mechanisms which a passenger can use to open or close passenger windows.

Glazing

All glazing in your vehicle must comply with Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, Section 32 regarding the level of tints.

Light transmission must meet the following standards:

  • front windscreen – minimum 75 per cent
  • front side door glass – minimum 70 per cent
  • remaining glass – factory fitted as standard

Tinted films

You cannot apply tinted films or any other aftermarket changes to your vehicle’s windows.