Police Stop Wedding Car for Illegal Window Tints in Swindon
- A white Bentley with pink ribbons was stopped by police in Swindon, Wiltshire.
- The officers were checking the tints on windows and windscreens for compliance with the law.
- The incident happened on the way to a wedding, creating an awkward moment for the couple.
In a surprising turn of events, a wedding car was pulled over by police in Swindon, Wiltshire, due to illegal window tints. The white Bentley, adorned with pink ribbons for a wedding, was among several vehicles stopped during a routine patrol by the Wiltshire Police's road safety teams on Saturday. The officers were conducting checks to ensure that the window tints complied with legal standards. The police spokesperson confirmed that the vehicle's window tints were found to be in violation of the law, which mandates that side windows must allow at least 70 percent of light to pass through, while the windscreen must permit 75 percent. In addition to the tint violation, the driver of the wedding car was also found to be operating the vehicle without insurance, leading to further legal repercussions. As a result of the stop, the driver was reported for both the illegal tints and the lack of insurance. The police emphasized their commitment to road safety, stating that several illegal tints were addressed during the patrol, which included fines and the removal of non-compliant tints from other vehicles. This incident serves as a reminder for drivers, even those in celebratory situations, to ensure their vehicles meet legal requirements to avoid unexpected disruptions.