What law if any on putting up a curtain on my rear, side windows to prevent the bright sun from my kids faces?

Question

I would like to hang a curtain in my passenger rear and drivers rear windows to keep sunlight out of my kids faces. I just wanted to know if that was legal in all states or who I should contact to find out the legality of it. The rear window would not be obstructed neither would the drivers front or passenger front windows. Thank you all for your time in advance!!

Answer 1

Not only illegal, but probably dangerous during an accident.

There are so many different kinds of things you can do, from putting up a stick-on window tint on the sides to those pull-down that stick to the window with suction cups.  Check it out online, there's tons of ways.

But a curtain would be a distraction and block entirely your view.  Bad idea.

Answer 2

I wouldn't suggest a "curtain" per se but many stores sell stick on blockers that you can stick to the inside of the window to block the light temporarily.  If you want a more permanent method, look into getting your windows tinted.

An actually curtain could be potentially dangerous in an accident, the little stick on ones you can get are very soft and durable.........shouldn't be a problem for you.

Answer 3

If you have two side view mirrors its supposed to be ok. Its just like when you are moving and you have alot of junk in your car, but if you have two sideview mirrors to see out of a sheriff shouldn't be able to stop you for that. Think about it, truck drivers no way have rear view mirrors at all, only side view. I know there is a DOT Regulations book that I am sure you could find your answer. They always sell them at truck stops or check one out from the library. Laws are numbered. Write down the number, what the law says and repeat it to the judge. I would fight it. Plus anytime you fight a ticket it seems that the judge will sort of lean to your side just for the fact you are willing to take it that far. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Check with your local law enforcement agency for the correct answer to this question.

However, since there are vehicles which have no back or side windows (delivery vans, for example), I would be surprised to learn any state has a law which says you cannot cover the windows behind the driver or even the rear window (think campers on pickup trucks).  Could be, but I'd be surprised.  

Answer 5

Call your local law enforcement agency to confirm what you think is right.  I do know, your back window, and your front window can't be obstructed, so I suppose the window tint law would be the same Idea