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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1631a

[26 Pa.B. 4640]

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   (1)  A vehicle specified under this subchapter having a sign, load or material which obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway shall have two outside rearview mirrors, one on the driver's side and one on the passenger's side, each with a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches.

   (2)  Rear window louvers are permitted only if the vehicle has at least two outside rearview mirrors, one on the driver's side and one on the passenger's side, each with minimum reflective surfaces of 19.5 square inches.

   (3)  Rearview mirrors, each with a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches, shall be installed on both sides of a vehicle for which a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued. A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless the vehicle was originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

   (4)  No object or material may be hung from the rearview mirror and no object or material may be hung, placed or attached in a position so as to materially obstruct, obscure or impair the driver's vision through the windshield or constitute a safety hazard.

   (5)  This subsection also applies to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle identification.

   (d)  Motor homes. A motor home shall be free from obstructions as described in this subchapter.

   (1)  A vehicle manufactured as or permanently converted into a motor home with a GVW of 11,000 pounds or less may have windows--approved glass only--transparent screens and roll-up shades or curtains installed if the shades and curtains are securely fastened in the completely opened position to avoid covering a portion of window while the vehicle is being operated on the highway. Venetian blinds may not cover a window while the vehicle is operated on the highway.

   (2)  If a window is covered for installation of a wardrobe, cupboard or other convenience, it shall be factory installed or otherwise permanently installed--optional equipment or facsimile only. Two outside mirrors shall be installed to afford the operator a clear view 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

§ 175.80.  Inspection procedure.

   (a)  External inspection. An external inspection shall be performed as follows:

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   (2)  Check glazing.

   (i)  Reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (B)  A sign, poster or other material whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS No. 205, this restriction does not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings or rear window of trucks or multi-purpose passenger vehicles.

   (C)  A sign, poster or other material, whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, extends more than 3 1/2 inches from the lowest exposed portion of the rear window, rear side windows or rear wings of a passenger car.

   (D)  A vehicle displays a sticker other than those prescribed under § 175.67(c) (relating to glazing), or displays a parking sticker in a location described in § 175.67(d).

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   (G)  There are defects in an acute area of the windshield--center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision, 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high--or discolorations or hazardous cracks to the front, right, left or rear of the driver which would interfere with the driver's vision.

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   (ii)  This paragraph does not prohibit the use of a product or material along the top edge of a windshield as long as the product or material is transparent and does not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windshield as provided by FMVSS No. 205, and the product or material is not more than 3 inches from the top of the windshield.

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   (5)  Check mirrors and reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (iii)  A vehicle does not have rearview mirrors as originally equipped by the manufacturer.

   (iv)  Outside rearview mirrors, with a minimum reflective surface as described in § 175.68 (relating to mirrors), are not installed on both sides of the vehicle if a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued by the Department. See § 175.264 (relating to mirrors). A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

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Subchapter F.  MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUSES

§ 175.97.  Glazing.

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

   (b)  Safety glazing.

   (1)  A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with safety glazing in all windshields, windows and wings. Requirements of this subsection do not apply to a vehicle manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1934, if the original glazing is not cracked or discolored.

   (2)  Rigid plastic glazing may be used in doors and windows of buses except windshields and windows to the immediate right or left of the driver.

   (c)  Stickers.

   (1)  Truck weight classification stickers--trucks only--shall be affixed to the lower left-hand corner of the windshield to the immediate right of the certificate of inspection.

   (2)  The following stickers are authorized to be affixed to the windshield or windows as indicated:

   (i)  Out-of-State inspection stickers, school bus stickers, tax stamps, road use permits or other government-related permits--municipalities and states--may be placed at the lower left- or right-hand corner of the windshield.

   (ii)  A Delaware River Port Authority Bridge Travel Permit may be affixed to the left rear window. This permit is 2 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches and is an automatic triggering device for passing vehicles through toll gates on bridges.

   (iii)  The suggested manufacturer's retail price sheet may be affixed to a new vehicle of a dealer. These labels are permitted only on the lower portion of a side window, as far to the rear of the vehicle as possible. When the vehicle is sold, this label shall be removed.

   (d)  Obstructions. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have glazing free from obstructions as described in § 175.110 (relating to inspection procedure).

   (1)  With the exception of materials in paragraph (3), signs, posters or other materials, whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, may not be placed on the windshield or a side wing or a side window so as to obstruct, obscure or impair the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS No. 205, these restrictions do not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings or rear window.

   (2)  The requirements of this subsection also apply to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle identification.

   (3)  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 otherwise permitted by FMVSS No. 205, or a certificate of exemption has been issued in compliance with § 175.265 (relating to exemption provisions). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this subchapter.

§ 175.98.  Mirrors.

   (a)  Condition of mirrors. Mirrors shall be in safe condition as described in § 175.110 (relating to inspection procedure).

   (b)  Rearview mirrors. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with at least one rearview mirror or similar device which provides the driver an unobstructed view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of not less than 200 feet. A mirror may not be cracked, broken or discolored.

   (c)  Obstruction. On a vehicle specified under this subchapter, the rearview mirror shall be free from obstructions as described in § 175.110.

   (1)  A vehicle specified under this subchapter having a sign or load or another material which obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway shall have two outside rearview mirrors, one on the driver's side and one on the passenger side, each with a minimum reflective surface as follows:

Required Reflective SurfaceGross Vehicle Weight
19.5 square inchesLess than 10,001 pounds
50 square inchesOver 10,000 pounds

   (2)  Rear window louvers are permitted only if the vehicle has at least two outside rearview mirrors, one on the driver's side and one on the passenger's side, each with a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches.

   (3)  Rearview mirrors, each with a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches, shall be installed on both sides of a vehicle for which a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued. A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

   (4)  No object or material may be hung from the rearview mirror and no object or material may be hung, placed or attached in a position that materially obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's vision through the windshield or in a manner that constitutes a safety hazard.

   (5)  This subsection also applies to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle identification.

   (d)  Motor homes. A motor home shall be free from obstructions as described in this subchapter.

   (1)  A vehicle manufactured as or permanently converted into a motor home with a GVW of 11,001 pounds or more may have windows, approved glass only, transparent screens and roll-up shades or curtains installed if the shades and curtains are securely fastened in completely opened position, so as to avoid covering a portion of a window, while the vehicle is being operated on the highway. Venetian blinds may not cover a window while the vehicle is operated on highway.

   (2)  If a window is covered for installation of wardrobe, cupboard or other convenience, it shall be factory installed or otherwise permanently installed optional equipment or facsimile only. Two outside mirrors shall be installed to afford the operator clear view 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

§ 175.110.  Inspection procedure.

   (a)  External inspection. An external inspection shall be performed as follows:

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   (2)  Check glazing.

   (i)  Reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (B)  A sign, poster or other material whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS No. 205, this restriction does not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings or rear window of vehicles subject to this subchapter.

   (C)  A vehicle displays a sticker other than those prescribed under § 175.97(c)(relating to glazing), or displays a parking sticker in a location described in § 175.97(d).

   (D)  The glass is shattered, broken or has any exposed sharp edges.

   (E)  The windshield is removed.

   (F)  There are defects in an acute area of the windshield--center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision--8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high--or discolorations or hazardous cracks to the front, right, left or rear of the driver which would interfere with the driver's vision.

   (G)  Glass etchings, except those used for vehicle identification, are on windshield or front side windows.

   (H)  Glass etchings extend more than 3 1/2 inches from lowest exposed portion of rear window, rear side windows or rear wings.

   (ii)  This paragraph does not prohibit the use of a product or material along the top edge of the windshield as long as the product or material is transparent and does not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windshield as provided by FMVSS No. 205, and the product or material is not more than 3 inches from the top of the windshield.

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   (5)  Check mirrors and reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (iv)  Outside rearview mirrors, with a minimum reflective surface as described in § 175.98 (relating to mirrors), are not installed on both sides of the vehicle if a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued by the Department. See § 175.264 (relating to mirrors). A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

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Subchapter H.  MOTORCYCLES

§ 175.147.  Glazing.

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

   (b)  Safety glazing. A motorcycle may be equipped with a windscreen. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1934, if the original glazing is not cracked or discolored.

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

   (d)  Obstructions. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have glazing free from obstructions as described in § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure).

   (1)  With the exception of the materials in paragraph (3), signs, posters or other materials, whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, may not be placed on the windscreen or a side wing or side window so as to obstruct, obscure or impair the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS No. 205, these restrictions do not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings or rear window of vehicles subject to this subchapter, if so equipped.

   (2)  The requirements of this subsection also apply to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle identification.

   (3)  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 otherwise permitted by FMVSS No. 205, or a certificate of exemption has been issued in compliance with § 175.265 (relating to exemption provisions). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this subchapter.

§ 175.148.  Mirrors.

   (a)  Condition of mirrors. Mirrors shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure).

   (b)  Rearview mirrors. A motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one rearview mirror or similar device. If a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued, rearview mirrors, each with a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror, shall be installed on both sides of a motorcycle. A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

   (1)  A mirror may not be cracked, broken or discolored.

   (2)  A mirror shall hold adjustment.

   (3)  A mirror shall provide an unobstructed view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of not less than 200 feet.

   (4)  A mirror shall provide a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror.

   (c)  Obstructions. A motorcycle rearview mirror shall be free from obstructions as described in § 175.160.

§ 175.160.  Inspection procedure.

   (a)  External inspection. An external inspection shall be performed as follows:

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   (2)  Check glazing.

   (i)  Reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (B)  A sign, poster or other material whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway.

   (C)   A vehicle displays a sticker other than those prescribed under § 175.147(c) (relating to glazing), or displays a parking sticker in a location described in § 175.147(d).

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   (E)  There are defects in an acute area of the windscreen--center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision, 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high--or discolorations or hazardous cracks which would interfere with the driver's vision.

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   (ii)  This paragraph does not prohibit the use of a product or material along the top edge of the windscreen as long as the product or material is transparent and does not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windscreen as provided by FMVSS No. 205, and the product or material is not more than 3 inches from the top of the windscreen.

   (3)  Check the mirrors and reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (iv)  Outside rearview mirrors, with a minimum reflective surface as described in § 175.148(b) (relating to mirrors), are not installed on both sides of the motorcycle, if a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued by the Department. See § 175.264 (relating to mirrors). A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

Subchapter J.  MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES

§ 175.176.  Glazing.

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

   (b)  Safety glazing. A vehicle specified under this subchapter may be equipped with a windscreen. Requirements of this subsection do not apply to a vehicle manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1934, if original glazing is not cracked or discolored.

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

   (d)  Obstructions. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have glazing free from obstructions as described in § 175.190 (relating to inspection procedure).

   (1)  With the exception of materials in paragraph (3), signs, posters or other materials, whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, may not be placed on the windscreen or a side wing or a side window so as to obstruct, obscure or impair the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS No. 205, these restrictions do not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings or rear window of vehicles subject to this subchapter, if so equipped.

   (2)  The requirements of this subsection also apply to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle identification.

   (3)  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 otherwise permitted by FMVSS No. 205, or a certificate of exemption has been issued in compliance with § 175.265 (relating to exemption provisions). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this subchapter.

§ 175.177.  Mirrors.

   (a)  Condition of mirrors. Mirrors shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.190 (relating to inspection procedure).

   (b)  Rearview mirrors. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with at least one rearview mirror or similar device. If a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued, rearview mirrors, each with a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror, shall be installed on both sides of a motor-driven cycle or motorized pedalcycle. A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

   (1)  A mirror may not be cracked, broken or discolored.

   (2)  A mirror shall hold adjustment.

   (3)  A mirror shall provide an unobstructed view of highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of not less than 200 feet.

   (4)  A mirror shall provide a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror.

   (c)  Obstructions. In a vehicle specified under this subchapter, the rearview mirror shall be free from obstructions as described in § 175.190.

§ 175.190.  Inspection procedure.

   (a)  External inspection. An external inspection of motor-driven cycles only shall be performed as follows:

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   (2)  Check glazing.

   (i)  Reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (B)  A sign, poster or other material whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS No. 205, this restriction does not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings or rear window of vehicles subject to this subchapter, if so equipped.

   (C)  A vehicle displays a sticker other than those prescribed under § 175.176(c) (relating to glazing), or displays a parking sticker in a location described in § 175.176(d).

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   (E)  There are defects in an acute area of the windscreen--center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high--or discolorations or hazardous cracks which would interfere with the driver's vision.

   (ii)  This paragraph does not prohibit the use of a product or material along the top edge of the windscreen as long as the product or material is transparent and does not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windscreen as provided by FMVSS No. 205 and the product or material is not more than 3 inches from the top of the windscreen.

   (3)  Check the mirrors and reject if one or more of the following apply:

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   (iv)  Outside rearview mirrors, with a minimum reflective surface as described in § 175.177(b) (relating to mirrors), are not installed on both sides of the vehicle, if a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued by the Department. See § 175.264 (relating to mirrors). A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

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Subchapter L.  ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES, IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY AND SPECIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT

§ 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.

Subchapter O.  VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES

Sec.

175.261.Scope.
175.262.Applicability.
175.263.Sun screening location.
175.264.Mirrors.
175.265.Exemption provisions.

§ 175.261.  Scope.

   This subchapter governs the application upon windows and wings, except roof locations, of sun screening devices, and other material which do not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle, and which do not comply with FMVSS No. 205, and the application for a certificate of exemption from this subchapter.

§ 175.262.  Applicability.

   This subchapter applies to vehicles which are subject to a periodic safety inspection, except those inspected in accordance with § 175.130 (relating to inspection procedure).

§ 175.263.  Sun screening location.

   (a)  Windshields, side windows and side wings. A person may not operate, on a highway, a motor vehicle with a front windshield, side window or side wing that has been equipped with a sun screening device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle. This subchapter does not prohibit the use of products or materials along the top edge of the windshield if the products or materials are transparent and do not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windshield as provided by FMVSS No. 205 and if the devices or materials are not more than 3 inches from the top of the windshield.

   (b)  Rear window. The rear window on a motor vehicle may be treated by the vehicle owner with a sun screening device or other material. If the rear window is treated with a sun screening device or other material, the vehicle shall comply with § 175.264 (relating to mirrors). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this subchapter.

   (c)  Louvered materials. Louvered materials may not reduce the area of driver visibility below 50% as measured on a horizontal plane.

§ 175.264.  Mirrors.

   Right and left outside rearview mirrors shall be required with the use of a sun screening device or other material unless the sun screening device or other material is only used or applied above the AS-1 portion of the windshield as permitted in § 175.263(a) (relating to sun screening location). Each mirror shall have a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches, except as otherwise provided in §§ 175.148(b) and 175.177(b) (relating to mirrors). A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.

§ 175.265.  Exemption provisions.

   (a)  Exempt vehicles. The following vehicles are exempt from § 175.263 (relating to sun screening location):

   (1)  A hearse, ambulance or government vehicle.

   (2)  A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued by the Department under subsection (b).

   (b)  Certificate of exemption. The Department will issue a certificate of exemption from § 175.263 for the following vehicles:

   (1)  A vehicle which was registered in this Commonwealth as of September 8, 1984, and was equipped with a prohibited sun screening device or other prohibited material prior to September 9, 1984. Requests for this type of exemption shall be accompanied by an application for a certificate of exemption, made on a form furnished by the Department, which shall contain a description of the vehicle by make, year, model, vehicle identification number, windows and wings equipped with sun screening device or other material and other information as the Department may prescribe.

   (2)  A vehicle owned by a person who is afflicted with a condition for which the Department has determined, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Board, that the use of prohibited sun screening devices or other materials is justified; or a vehicle owned by a person residing with a person who is so afflicted, if the afflicted person normally drives or is driven in the vehicle. An application for a certificate of exemption will be granted only for colorless sun screening device or other material and shall be made on a form furnished by the Department, which shall contain the following:

   (i)  A description of the vehicle by make, year, model and vehicle identification number.

   (ii)  A medical certification of need due to a disability from a licensed physician or optometrist.

   (iii)  Other information as the Department may prescribe.

   (c)  Display of certificate issued for vehicles registered as of September 8, 1984. Upon compliance with the criteria in subsection (b)(1), the Department will issue a certificate of exemption which shall be carried in the vehicle at all times by the operator of the vehicle and shall be displayed upon request of a police officer. The certificate of exemption shall also be submitted to the inspection station upon submission of the vehicle for inspection.

   (d)  Display of certificate issued for medical reasons. Upon compliance with the criteria in subsection (b)(2), the Department will issue a certificate of exemption authorizing the installation of a colorless sun screening device or other material which filters ultraviolet light. This certificate of exemption shall be carried in the vehicle at all times by the operator of the vehicle and shall be displayed upon request of a police officer. The certificate of exemption shall also be submitted to the inspection station upon submission of the vehicle for inspection.

   (e)  Sale or transfer of exempted vehicle. Upon the sale or transfer of a vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued under subsection (b)(2), the certificate of exemption is void. Prior to the sale or transfer of a vehicle exempted under subsection (b)(2), it is the sole responsibility of the owner or seller of the vehicle to remove sun screening devices or other materials which do not comply with Departmental regulations. The owner or seller shall destroy the certificate of exemption and provide the purchaser with a notarized statement specifying the name and address of the owner or seller, the vehicle identification number, year and model, and the business entity and process used to remove the sun screening device or other material.

TABLE X--ACCEPTABLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE LEVELS FOR VEHICLE GLAZING

All light transmittance levels listed below assume a 3% accuracy (+3%).

Front SideRear Side
Vehicle Type Windshield Windows/Wings Windows/Wings Rear Window
Pre-1998 Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% VESC-20*
1998 & Newer Passenger Cars 70% 70% 70% 70%
Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
Medium/Heavy Trucks & Buses 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement
All Other Vehicles 70% 70% No Requirement No Requirement

*A label, permanently installed between the sun screening device or other material and the glazing to which it is applied, shall contain the name of the device or material manufacturer or a registration number and the statement, ''Complies with VESC-20.''

APPENDIX C.  (Reserved)

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-1631. Filed for public inspection September 27, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]



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