Windshield Laws in Kentucky
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Windshield Laws in Kentucky

09.11.2022 /

If you drive a car, you already know that you are required to follow various traffic rules on the roads. However, in addition to these laws, you must also comply with windshield laws in Kentucky to ensure that you are not issued a ticket or fined. The laws below must be followed by all drivers in the state in order to be legally entitled on the roads.

windshield requirements

  • All vehicles other than motorcycles and vehicles used in animal husbandry must have a windshield that is in a vertical and fixed position.

  • All vehicles require driver-operated windshield wipers that are capable of removing rain, snow, sleet, and other forms of moisture.

  • Windshield and window glass must have safety glazing designed to substantially reduce the chance of glass fragments and flying glass when struck or broken.

Obstacles

  • It is forbidden to drive on the roadway with any signs, coverings, posters or other materials located inside or on the windshield, other than those required by law.

  • Closings of any other windows that make the glass opaque are not allowed.

Window tinting

Kentucky allows window tinting if it meets the following requirements:

  • A non-reflective tint above the AS-1 factory line is allowed on the windshield.

  • Tinted front side windows must let more than 35% of the light into the vehicle.

  • All other windows can be tinted to let more than 18% of the light into the vehicle.

  • The tinting of the front and rear side windows cannot reflect more than 25%.

  • All vehicles with tinted windows must have a decal affixed to the driver's side door jamb stating that the tint levels are within acceptable limits.

Cracks and chips

Kentucky does not list specific regulations regarding windshield cracks and chips. However, drivers are required to comply with federal regulations, including:

  • Windshields must be free of damage or discoloration within two inches from the top edge to the height of the steering wheel and within one inch from the side edges of the windshield.

  • Cracks that do not have other intersecting cracks are allowed.

  • Chips less than ¾ inch and no more than XNUMX inches from other cracks or chips are allowed.

  • It is also important to understand that it is generally up to the ticketing officer to decide whether a crack or area of ​​damage prevents the driver from seeing the road.

Kentucky also has laws that require insurance companies to waive the windshield replacement deductible for those who have full insurance on their vehicles to make it easier to get replacements on time if needed.

If you need to inspect your windshield or your wipers aren't working properly, a certified technician like one of AvtoTachki can help you get back on the road safely and quickly so you're driving within the law.

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