Article 27 | Changes to the Traffic Code

Newsletter 2016

Article 27

Traffic Code Regarding Vehicles

What changes to the Highway Code will soon affect vehicle inspections?

Effective January 2017, the second, third, and fourth paragraphs of Article R. 316-3 are replaced by the following provisions:

“The windshield and the front side windows on the driver’s and passenger’s sides must also provide sufficient transparency, both from inside and outside the vehicle, and must not cause any significant distortion of objects viewed through them or any significant alteration of their colors. The transparency of these windows is considered sufficient if the uniform light transmission factor is at least 70%. In the event of breakage, they must allow the driver to continue to see the road clearly. 

 

Any action likely to reduce the safety characteristics or transparency requirements of the windows specified in the preceding paragraphs is prohibited. “The Minister of Transportation shall establish, by order, the rules for the application of this article. In particular, the Minister shall determine the approval requirements—including transparency requirements—for the various categories of windows installed in vehicles and, where applicable, any exemptions justified by medical reasons or the design specifications of armored vehicles. 

 
Violation of the provisions of this article or of those adopted for its implementation—with the exception of those relating to transparency requirements—is punishable by the fine prescribed for third-class infractions.”

CAP5600

Opaciglass Module

What is the solution for a quick and indisputable measurement of VLT?

The CAP5600 is an electronic module that measures and determines the opacity of windows (TLV, Visible Light Transmission) and their reflectance (VLR). It is suitable for all vehicles.

Simple and accurate, it attaches to windshields, rear windows, and fixed windows. The results can be compared to certification values and current regulations.

Suitable for both technical inspections and roadside checks, it is available now.

UTAC Test Method Certificate # 16/08572