N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15 § 54.40

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 54.40 - Light Transmittance Standards for Motor Vehicle Windows and Windshields

(a) The front windshield below the top 6 inches shall not have a light transmittance of less than 70 percent for 1992 and newer vehicles or 35 percent light transmittance for 1991 and older vehicles.

(b) The windows on either side forward or adjacent to the driver's seating position shall not have a light transmittance of less than 70 percent for 1992 and newer vehicles or 35 percent light transmittance for 1991 and older vehicles.

(c) Any rear side windows in a 1992 or newer vehicle shall not have a light transmittance of less than 70 percent if the vehicle is classified as a station wagon, sedan, hardtop, coupe, hatchback or convertible. A vehicle is so classified if it is labeled "Passenger Car" on the Federal ID label found on the left front door panel.

(d) For vehicles that are not equipped with a side-view mirror on both sides of the vehicle, the rear windshield shall not have a light transmittance of less than 70 percent for 1992 and newer vehicles or 35 percent light transmittance for 1991 and older vehicles.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 54.40

Adopted New York State Register March 15, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Issue 11, eff. 3/15/2017