Vision
5-2 Sun visors
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. A vehicle with a windscreen is not fitted with a sun visor for the driver’s use if it is reasonable and practical to do so (Note 1).
Condition
2. A sun visor:
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
3. 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 passengers from solar glare.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment
1. A vehicle with a windscreen must be fitted with a sun visor for the driver’s use if it is reasonable and practicable to do so (Note 1).
Permitted equipment
2. Additional sun visors may be fitted in other positions.
Sun visor performance
3. A driver’s sun visor must be effective.