Windshield Laws in Oregon
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Windshield Laws in Oregon

09.11.2022 /

Motorists in Oregon are required to follow numerous traffic laws, but there are additional traffic laws that they need to be aware of. In Oregon, it is illegal to drive a vehicle that is not properly equipped or that is considered unsafe. Below are the windshield laws that all Oregon drivers must follow to avoid fines.

windshield requirements

Oregon laws do not specifically state that windshields are required on all vehicles. However, the vehicles on which they are installed must comply with the following:

  • All vehicles equipped with windshields must also have windshield wipers.

  • All windshield wiper systems must clear the windshield of rain, snow, moisture and other contaminants to provide the driver with an unobstructed view.

  • All windshields and windows in vehicles moving on the carriageway must be made of safety glazing or safety glass. This is a type of glass that is made and combined with other materials, which greatly reduces the chance of glass shattering or breaking compared to flat glass.

Obstacles

Oregon drivers may not obstruct vision through or in the windshield, side fenders, and front side windows as follows:

  • Posters, signs, and other opaque materials that block or impair the driver's view of the road are not allowed on the windshield, side fenders, or front side windows.

  • Single-sided glazing is not permitted on the windshield, side fenders, or front side windows.

  • Required certificates and stickers should be placed on the left side of the rear window, if possible.

Window tinting

Oregon permits window tinting provided it meets the following requirements:

  • Non-reflective tinting is allowed on the top six inches of the windshield.

  • The tinting of the front and rear side windows, as well as the rear window, must provide more than 35% light transmission.

  • Any reflective tint applied to the front and rear side windows must have a reflectance of no more than 13%.

  • Green, red and amber tint is not allowed on windows and vehicles.

  • If the rear window is tinted, dual side mirrors are required.

Cracks, chips and defects

The state of Oregon does not have specific regulations describing the allowable sizes of cracks and chips on a windshield. However, ticketing officers use the following law:

  • Drivers are not allowed to drive a vehicle on a roadway that is or may be dangerous to the occupants of the vehicle and other drivers.

  • This law makes it so that an officer has discretion to determine whether a crack or chip in the windshield makes it dangerous to drive. In most cases, cracks or large chips on the windshield on the driver's side can be grounds for a fine.

Violations

Drivers who do not follow the above rules can be fined up to $110 per violation.

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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