Are the full rear window decals legal in PA?

[CoyoteJack]

I tried searching on this to no avail and thought I'd check my favorite forums for a clue

I'm thinking about getting a full window decal like one of these for my truck but was unsure if legal in PA?

Anyone know offhand?

[ihunt49]

IMHO, as long as you have 2 usable side mirrors, you can do it. There are several trucks around my area that have them.

[chesire17201]

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/06...hap175toc.html


If I remember correctly, on TRUCKS, yes, rear window can be fully covered, hell none needed at all, cars, on the other hand are different, cannot be more than so high from trunk line or down so far from roof line

[CoyoteJack]

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/06...hap175toc.html


If I remember correctly, on TRUCKS, yes, rear window can be fully covered, hell none needed at all, cars, on the other hand are different, cannot be more than so high from trunk line or down so far from roof line

Thanks, according to the list it seems trucks are excluded.

[autotech6506]

If I had a truck that came in and I couldn't see out the back through the sticker I'd fail it for Safety inspection.

*Edit* I thought wrong.

From my safety inspection manual:

Section E 175.80.(2)(i)(B)
Reject if a sign, poster or other material whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the material, obstructs or impairs the drivers clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway.
Under FMVSS No. 205 this regulation does not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings or rear window of trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles.

[BerksCountyDave]

Why is it that it's illegal on cars but not trucks? I don't get it.

[chesire17201]

Why is it that it's illegal on cars but not trucks? I don't get it.

I've asked that question for years, and no one can seem to give me a real answer.....I guess because all those who write the laws know better than us common folk.....

[knighthawk06699]

Ok so what about SUV'S.

[andrewjs18]

I thought that only the 2 front windows had to be either untinted or of legal tint % in PA and the other windows can be as dark as you want?!?!!?!?

[Dredly]

Because trucks are supposed to have more useful side mirrors, Many trucks are sold without rear windows at all, many also don't have rear view mirrors...

Also the decals look like a tint I believe, they can see through it