Interpretation ID: nht92-9.16

DATE: February 10, 1992

FROM: Brad Beach

TO: Taylor Vinson -- U.S. Department of Transportation

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 4/14/92 from Paul Jackson Rice to Brad Beach (A39; Std. 205)

TEXT:

I am writing you to obtain information and literature on the laws and restrictions of attaching objects to the rear and side windows of the automobile.

I am interested in putting an object that is rectangle in shape with dimensions of 18 inches in length and 12 inches in width and it is not transparent. It could definitely hinder the drivers vision depending where it was placed. But my question is at what point does it become illegal to have the object placed on the window? Is it only in certain places that I could be written a citation or is it illegal to have it placed anywhere on the rear window? side window?

I spoke with Kevin Cavey from your department and he suggested to write you in order to obtain literature that would state the laws and answer my questions concerning the automobile windows.

Mr. Vinson, thank you for your time. Please send information to the address below.