GNBRETT
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been lookn for quite some time to ascertain what the nationally accepted standard is for a windshield that exempts you from wearing eye protection. im sure not every state has this exception but here in Connecticut this is what the statute reads.....
Sec. 14-289d. Vision-protecting devices for motorcyclists. (a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall issue regulations, in accordance with nationally accepted standards, concerning specifications for vision-protecting devices, including but not limited to goggles, glasses, face shields, windshields and wind screens for use by operators of motorcycles.
(b) Failure to wear either goggles, glasses or a face shield of a type which conforms to the minimum specifications as called for by such regulations shall be an infraction. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to operators of motorcycles equipped with a wind screen or windshield which conforms to the minimum specifications called for by such regulations.
I wear a helmet all the time so it doesnt really matter to me personally but someone asked me this question at work a while ago and I cant seem to find what the nationally accepted standard actually is that would exempt someone from wearing eye protection.
im sure most Harley windshields meet this standard but what is the actual standard? like what is the required height or demensions? anyone have a link?
if its a nationally accepted standard then it should be standard in every state with this exception.
Sec. 14-289d. Vision-protecting devices for motorcyclists. (a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall issue regulations, in accordance with nationally accepted standards, concerning specifications for vision-protecting devices, including but not limited to goggles, glasses, face shields, windshields and wind screens for use by operators of motorcycles.
(b) Failure to wear either goggles, glasses or a face shield of a type which conforms to the minimum specifications as called for by such regulations shall be an infraction. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to operators of motorcycles equipped with a wind screen or windshield which conforms to the minimum specifications called for by such regulations.
I wear a helmet all the time so it doesnt really matter to me personally but someone asked me this question at work a while ago and I cant seem to find what the nationally accepted standard actually is that would exempt someone from wearing eye protection.
im sure most Harley windshields meet this standard but what is the actual standard? like what is the required height or demensions? anyone have a link?
if its a nationally accepted standard then it should be standard in every state with this exception.