R714-162-18. Windows and Glazing

(1) When examining the windshield of a vehicle, the inspector shall: (a) check the windshield for unauthorized tinting, signs, posters, or other non-transparent materials; (b) check the windshield for appropriate AS certification; and (i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when: (A) there is outright breakage, which includes shattered glass either on the inside or outside surface, or any glass is broken, leaving sharp or jagged edges; (B) there are sandpits or discoloration that interferes with the driver's vision; (C) the windshield is missing; (D) any crack intersects with another crack within the acute area; (E) there is any damage within the acute area that cannot be covered by a disc 3/4 inch in diameter; (F) there is any damage in the acute area that is within three inches of any other damage in the acute area; or (G) the windshield does not have a marking of AS-1, AS-10, or AS-14. (2) When examining the windows of a vehicle, the inspector shall: (a) check all glass for unauthorized materials or conditions that obscure the driver's vision; (b) check all vehicle glass for proper AS approval marking; (c) issue a rejection inspection certificate when: (i) any tint or other non-transparent material has been added to the windshield below the horizontal line four inches from the top of the windshield and allows less than 70% light transmittance below the AS-1 mark on the upper corner of windshield; (ii) any tint is present and allows less than 70% light transmittance, or other non-transparent material has been added to the windows to the immediate left or right of the driver's seat; or (iii) any windows are covered by or treated with a material that presents a metallic or mirrored appearance when viewed from the outside of the vehicle; (d) check the operation of the driver-side window; and (e) issue a rejection inspection certificate when: (i) the driver-side window cannot be readily opened to permit arm signals; or (ii) the driver-side window is broken, shattered, or jagged.