Vision

5-2 Sun visors

Reasons for rejection

Condition

1. A sun visor (Note 1):

a) is insecurely mounted, or

b) for the driver, cannot be adjusted from the normal driving position, or

c) cannot maintain its adjusted position, or

d) has been modified or has deteriorated, and the likelihood of injury to vehicle occupants has not been minimised.

Performance

2. A driver’s sun visor does not effectively aid the driver’s vision by intercepting the glare from the sun.

Note 1

Sun visor means any attachment mounted above the inside of the windscreen and provided for the purpose of shielding the eyes of the driver and other front seat passengers from solar glare.

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation
Permitted equipment

1. A forklift may be fitted with sun visors (Note 1).

Performance

2. The condition of sun visors must be such that the likelihood of injury to occupants is minimised.

3. A driver’s sun visor must be effective.

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