Section 175.226. Glazing

(a) Condition of glazing. Glazing shall meet requirements of Chapter 161 (relating to glazing materials). See 75 Pa.C.S. § 4526 (relating to safety glass).

(b) Stickers. Out-of-State inspection stickers, tax stamps, road use permits or other government-related permits—all municipalities and states—shall be placed at the lower left- or right-hand corner of the windshield.

(c) Obstructions. Vehicle glazing shall be free from obstructions as described in this subchapter. No sign, poster or other material may be placed on the windshield or front side windows so as to obstruct, obscure or impair the driver’s clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway.

(d) Sun screening devices. A sun screening device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle is prohibited unless a certificate of exemption has been issued in compliance with § 175.265 (relating to exemption provisions). This subsection applies only to motor vehicles. See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this subchapter.

The provisions of this § 175.226 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362; amended September 27, 1996, effective September 28, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4640. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (132966) and (164431).

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Authority

The provisions of this § 175.226 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4521, 4524, 4702 and 6103.