Vision

5-1 Glazing

Reasons for rejection

Glazing condition

1. A piece of glazing is not mechanically sound, or is not securely affixed to the vehicle.

2. A windscreen or front-side window is so dirty or obstructed that the driver’s vision is unreasonably impaired.

3. A windscreen has damage that prevents the wiper blades from working properly.

4. A windscreen has scratches, discoloration or other defects that unreasonably impair the driver’s vision or compromise the strength of the windscreen.

Glazing performance

5. A modification has:

a) unreasonably impaired vision through a windscreen or a front-side window, or

b) adversely affected the strength or mechanical performance of the glazing.

Note 1

Damage includes any unrepaired damage and attempted visible repairs.

Note 2

Windscreen means all glazing extending across the front of the vehicle that is not parallel to the vehicle’s centreline but does not include a wind deflector.

 

 

Summary of legislation

Glazing condition

1. Glazing must be mechanically sound, strong and securely affixed to the vehicle.

2. A windscreen and front-side windows must be clean and free of obstruction to ensure the driver has sufficient vision through the glazing to operate the vehicle safely.

3. A windscreen must not have scratches and other defects that:

a) unreasonably impair vision, or

b) compromise its strength.

4. A laminated windscreen must not show signs of discoloration that could unreasonably impair the driver’s vision.

5. Glazing in roof panels may be tinted.

6. Overlays must not have any bubbling or other defects that could unreasonably impair vision.

Glazing performance

7. A modification must not:

a) unreasonably impair vision through a windscreen or a front-side window, nor

b) adversely affect the strength or mechanical performance of the glazing or the vehicle.

Page amended 1 June 2013 (see amendment details).

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