Windshield Laws in Maine
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Windshield Laws in Maine

09.11.2022 /

Anyone who drives a car in Maine knows that he or she is required to follow the rules of the road when navigating the roads. However, in addition to the rules of the road, motorists are also required to ensure that their windshields are in compliance. Below you will find the Maine windshield laws that all drivers must follow.

windshield requirements

  • All vehicles must be fitted with Type AS-1 windshields if originally manufactured with windshields.

  • All vehicles must have windshield wipers that are in good working order and controlled by the driver.

  • Windshield wipers should work freely and have blades that are not torn, worn or leaving marks on the windshield.

Obstacles

  • No posters, signs, or translucent or opaque materials shall be placed in or on the front windshield or other windows that obstruct the driver's clear view of the roadway or crossing roadway.

  • It is forbidden to attach or hang objects in the vehicle that obstruct the driver's view.

  • Only one entry or parking decal is allowed on the windshield.

  • The only decal that is allowed more than four inches from the bottom of the windshield is the required inspection decal.

Window tinting

  • Non-reflective tinting is only permitted on the windshield along the top four inches.

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

  • Rear side and rear windows can have any tinted tint.

  • If the rear window is tinted, side mirrors are required on both sides of the vehicle.

  • Only non-reflective and non-metallic tinting is allowed.

Cracks and chips

  • Chips, cracks, star-shaped cracks, bull's-eye fractures and bruises from stones larger than one inch are not allowed if they prevent the driver from seeing the road clearly.

  • It is forbidden to drive with a windshield that has a crack greater than six inches in length, located anywhere.

  • Any footprints left by windshield wipers that are more than four inches long and a quarter of an inch wide and that are within the driver's line of sight from the road are not allowed.

  • The repair must not affect the driver's vision due to cloudiness, black or silver spots, or any other defects that occupy an area of ​​more than one inch.

Violations

The Maine requires all vehicles to pass inspection before registration. If any of these issues are present, registration will not be issued until they are corrected. Failure to comply with the above rules after the registration has been issued may result in a fine of up to $310 for a first violation or $610 for a second or subsequent 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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