Vehicle exterior
2-3 Glazing
Reasons for rejection
Glazing condition
1. Glazing is damaged (Note 1), has deteriorated or is modified (Note 2) so that its strength or mechanical performance is adversely affected.
2. Glazing is not securely affixed to the vehicle.
3. Glazing has a mirrored effect sufficient to dazzle other road users.
Note 1
Damage includes any unrepaired damage and attempted visible repairs.
Note 2 Definitions
Modify means to change a vehicle from its original state by altering, substituting, adding or removing any structure, component or equipment, but does not include repair.
Repair means to restore a damaged or worn vehicle, its structure, systems, components or equipment to within safe tolerance of its condition when manufactured, including replacement with equivalent undamaged new structures, systems, components or equipment.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Permitted glazing
1. Trailers may be fitted with any type of glazing, including plastic glazing.
Glazing condition
2. Glazing must be mechanically sound, strong and securely affixed to the vehicle.
3. Glazing must not have a mirrored effect sufficient to dazzle other road users.