I think a lot of blame has to go with the businesses who will readily apply the tints to the cars for
the customers.
Having never had it done, can someone tell me if they tell you about what's allowed or not?
As a member of Scotlands 'Premier Force', I've been out with traffic guys who will pull folk for number
plates and the driver didn't have a clue about what was allowed or not.
The argument is always that if you're driving a car, you should really know what you can or can't do.
It's not just different forces in Scotland, or Divisions, offices etc...it'll always come down to the officer
dealing with THAT situation at THAT time and wether or not they choose to use their discretion etc.
You do something on my beat (say booze related) and, I would give you 2 or 3 chances but I know
guys and girls that I work with would lift you before that.
If the Paisley traffic cops were stopping a few folk, it may well have been a current 'Action Plan'.
A bit like you hear on the radio about the drink drivers. We are always on the look out for drink drivers,
but at certain times there will be an even bigger push.
Most uniform cops I know won't get involved in traffic but it's always there for people who are 'deserving' of it as it's pretty much black and white with regards to what's right/wrong.