Windshield Laws

Sup all,

Kind of new so if this is in the wrong forum my bad.

I was trying to research Windshield restrictions on Motorcycles and was having some difficulty finding anything in regards to the laws for the state of NC and Texas. Anyone know what the restrictions are or can point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.

 

I doubt that there are any, honestly.

There are factory (OEM) bikes with NO windscreen (i.e. super-moto, dual sports, etc.), and factory bikes with ENORMOUS windscreens (full dress Harleys, Indians, any huge v-twin cruiser, etc.). Of course, there is everything in between.

There are also all colors, and shades available stock, from absolutely clear to no transparency whatsoever.

I would bet the restrictions are mainly helmet visor restrictions (i.e. can't wear a smoked/mirrored shield at night).

What are you planning on doing???

 

Here's a link from the AMA on state laws, I put the NC page on for you, but you can look at any state(which is good to know if you're going to travel out of state) After looking at it I'd move it to "HOME" and add to favorites.

North Carolina state motorcycle laws

 

As an example, Stuke has demonstrated this in his avtar:wink:

 

As has Randy, so Stuka wouldn't feel alone. :biggrin:

 

Thanks for all the replies.

I was kind of just doing research for possible upgrades in the future. One of them was possibly a dark smoke or colored windshield. Seeing as I am new in the sportbike market - having rode cruisers up to this point - I kind of like to know what I am getting into before i spend the money.

Thanks for all the assistance. You guys rock.

 

The most important hing I believe with windscreen is that they are some what see-through. Only people I know that have been ticketed have had painted screens, blocking all visibility.

As is we can't just look over the top. :crazy:

 

Interesting...

 

BUSTED:redface:

 

what windshield..................?

 

In Beautiful British Columbis:

Windshields and windows
7.05 (1) No person shall drive or operate on a highway a motor vehicle the windshield or any window of which is in such condition that the vision of the driver is impaired.

Windshield stickers
(2) No person shall drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while his view of the highway or of any intersecting highway is unduly obstructed by any windshield sticker, sign, poster or other thing or material placed over or affixed to the windshield or any window of the vehicle.

Windshield wiper
(3) A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle equipped with a windshield shall also be equipped with a device which is effective for clearing rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield.

(3.1) A bus manufactured prior to January 1, 1971, shall be equipped with 2 windshield wipers.

Windshield and windows, replacing glass
(4) No person shall replace, or cause to be replaced, any glass in a door or windshield or window of a motor vehicle or a camper except with safety glass, provided that glass replaced in a windshield of a motor vehicle shall not be heat treated or case hardened glass.

Windshield and windows, new vehicles
(5) No person shall sell any new motor vehicle unless the glass in the windshield and all the doors and all the windows with which the vehicle is equipped is safety glass, provided that the glass in the windshield shall not be heat treated or case hardened glass.

(6) On and after January 1, 1968, no person shall sell a new camper unless the glass in all the doors and all the windows with which the camper is equipped is safety glass.

(7) A bus manufactured prior to January 1, 1971, shall be equipped with a device for preventing or removing ice or condensation from the inside of the windshield.

(8) No person shall drive or operate on a highway a motor vehicle which has affixed to or placed on the windshield or a window any material that reduces the light transmitted through the windshield or window unless the material is affixed to or placed on

(a) the windshield but not more than 75 mm below the top of the windshield,

(b) a side window that is behind the driver, or

(c) the rear window if the motor vehicle is equipped with outside rear view mirrors on the left and right side of the motor vehicle.

(9) If a motor vehicle contains manufactured glass, tinting contained within the glass must meet the minimum light transmittancy requirements under the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.


Kinda loose ended. You can but you can't. I reley on the first paragraph. I contentd my vision is not impaired cause I can see the front tire basically from the sitting position.

 

Virginias' law is that the rider must wear some sort of DOT helmet but when it comes to screens the motorcycle must have one if the rider doesnt have a face sheild or visa/versa. (rider can have a face sheild but the motorcycle doesnt need a screen). That is the extent of the law as I understood it when I was an officer there. Hope that helps since its only a state away from NC.

 

That link I posted can check any state.... Just hit the drop window and pick a state....

North Carolina state motorcycle laws

 

windshield

I hope this wouldn't apply to you on a VFR but some touring bikes and aftermarket screens are tall enough that you look through them.In those cases, I think tint would surely be an issue.

 

A lot of times, it comes down to the officer who pulls ya over mate. My windshield is painted, black with a cartoon hornet airbrushed on it... Never once have I had an issue with it, even when the Sheriff came down to our bike night and perused the fare...

 

Randy, you might know something about this one.

What about tinted helmet shields after dark in BC? I ask because every once in awhile I get caught out after dark with my tinted visor on. It's not super dark and I can definitely see adequately through it, but I always wondered if it would be grounds to get pulled over. If I'm really sweating it or it's really dark, I just flip it up, obviously, but I'm just curious.

Any ideas?

 

I ride in south CA with my tinted lens, regardless of the time of day or night. Never once been pulled over for it, even though I live up the street from a Sheriff station now I know a few guys who ride that way... only 1 or 2 of the guys I've asked carry a clear shield for those "just in case" moments...