The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) says that “parliamentary attention” is still required in further changes to the vehicle tint laws, particularly surrounding exemptions.
According to APNU Member of Parliament, his party will continue to support measures that enhance public safety while insisting that all enforcement initiatives remain grounded in statute, applied consistently, and subject to legislative oversight.
He also noted that the explanations provided by the Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond in her December 29 interview confirmed the concerns raised by APNU in its statement of November 29, 2025 regarding the tint enforcement regime.
“The Minister has now acknowledged that the previous system lacked structure, was widely non-compliant, and required formal regulations, calibrated standards, and safeguards to correct what she herself described as a lawless environment,” he said.
Duncan added that the introduction of clear VLT thresholds, a defined commencement date of January 1, 2026, a three-month compliance period, certified equipment, and a digital registry underscores that regulatory clarity was essential before enforcement could be fairly applied.
Prior to these new changes of 25 percent and 20 percent, the minister stated that those who do not follow the initial 35 percent rule would be fined in excess of $70,000.
“While APNU welcomes the movement toward structure, transparency, and reduced punitive emphasis, the sequence of events reinforces our central point: enforcement must follow law, not precede it. Citizens should not be subjected to policing practices before rules are clearly gazetted, communicated, and uniformly understood,” Duncan said.
