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Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

Driving with a broken or cracked windshield is actually legal, but you can still get ticketed by a police officer if the damage is considered a hazardous risk to yourself or other drivers.

Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t delay replacing your cracked windshield:

Structural Weakness – The windshield contributes to the structural integrity of the vehicle, helping to hold it together during an accident. When the glass is in one piece, it helps support the impact resistance of the vehicle. An unrepaired crack may weaken the glass, causing it to break easier.

Visual Impairment – A crack can cause visual impairment and distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of an accident. A crack may be considered a visual impairment if it exceeds 1.5 inches in diameter and has a cross section from another crack.

Size Of The Crack – If the crack is within 6 inches from the edge of the window where the window meets the car and/or the glass has a cross section crack in it, the windshield must be replaced.

By Reliable Glass @ 122 S Southgate Dr. Chandler, AZ 85226 Phoenix, AZ: 602-892-0202

Re: Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

No offence meant, but if a vehicle owner can be ticketed for a broken windshield, it is illegal and unsafe. A ticket means it is illegal.

Re: Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

Check it out!

https://news.vice.com/article/heavily-armed-gun-enthusiasts-arrested-in-new-yorks-holland-tunnel-because-of-cracked-windshield

Re: Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

I would imagine the law would vary slightly state by state.

Re: Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

is has been illegal in az since about 2000. court case established/clarified the existing law back then. it took a few years for LEO's to start using the windshield as a primary offense to pull you over. Case law had to challenged, but once LEO's felt it was well established, then tickets have been issued more and more.

Re: Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

Only if you get caught....lol

Re: Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

Is having a butt crack legal?

Re: Is Having A Cracked Windshield Illegal?

Reliable Glass
A crack may be considered a visual impairment if it exceeds 1.5 inches in diameter and has a cross section from another crack.

By Reliable Glass @ 122 S Southgate Dr. Chandler, AZ 85226 Phoenix, AZ: 602-892-0202


A crack is linear thus no diameter. Nice try at self-promotion in the forums though.

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