INSPECTING WINDSHIELD

MAKING SURE YOUR WINDSHIELD STAYS LEGAL

1. ANY CRACK , BULLS EYE OR IMPERFECTION IN YOUR WINDSHIELD SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BELOW IS THE WRITTEN DISCRETION OF THE DOT LAW FROM FMCSA

(c) Windshield condition. With the exception of the conditions listed in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this section, each windshield shall be free of discoloration or damage in the area extending upward from the height of the top of the steering wheel (excluding a 51 mm (2 inch) border at the top of the windshield) and extending from a 25 mm (1 inch) border at each side of the windshield or windshield panel. Exceptions:

(1) Coloring or tinting which meets the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section;

(2) Any crack that is not intersected by any other cracks;

(3) Any damaged area which can be covered by a disc 19 mm ( 3⁄4 inch) in diameter if not closer than 76 mm (3 inches) to any other similarly damaged area.