[95GreenWrangler]

So I've tried searching online but haven't found anything has completely answered my question. Does anyone know if there is a definite law in New Jersey stating that you can't drive with your windshield down on the street? I'm looking for something similar to the mirror laws that were posted as a sticky in this forum section. I mean we have done it before, but maybe we just get lucky and don't see any cops. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Courtney

[Ctskip]

From what little I know, I would imagine that operating a motor vehicle on any public road would require some sort of eye protection. Be it a windshield or safety glasses. Just like operating a motorcycle without a windshield.. JMO.
Ctskip

[Brandon_YJ]

It wasn't long ago that I was in a discussion on here with others about that very law in that very state.
We were unable to find ANYTHING stating that a windshield must be in place.
I think the guy that spurred the conversation talked to his local police department and found out it was OK to drive with it down... or maybe that was in a different thread about California - I can't recall completely.
However, at 35mph a junebug smashing into your face would be like a marble from a slingshot. Not to mention road debris being kicked up and rocks being tossed by tires... and at higher speed? ugh!

[95GreenWrangler]

Originally Posted by Brandon_YJ

It wasn't long ago that I was in a discussion on here with others about that very law in that very state.
We were unable to find ANYTHING stating that a windshield must be in place.
I think the guy that spurred the conversation talked to his local police department and found out it was OK to drive with it down... or maybe that was in a different thread about California - I can't recall completely.
However, at 35mph a junebug smashing into your face would be like a marble from a slingshot. Not to mention road debris being kicked up and rocks being tossed by tires... and at higher speed? ugh!

Yea that is something I've already dealt with, all the debris from behind the dash once the windshield is folded down. It is best to wear sunglasses when doing that. I was just hoping some information about it might be stated just like those mirror laws are clearly stated.

But as the post before not every motorcycle has a windshield and they are still going to be considered legal. Who knows, it all confuses me.

[rustywrangler]

A few questions:

Are you looking to drive like this all the time, or just want to be able to fold it down when you get to say, the beach or trail and figured it would be easier to fold it down for the whole trip??

If your looking to travel faster than 40MPH, I would seriously consider a helmet or at least a good pair of driving goggles.

Honestly, your better off just going down to your local PD and asking about the laws. They would be able to look it up for ya right there.

[95GreenWrangler]

Originally Posted by rustywrangler

A few questions:

Are you looking to drive like this all the time, or just want to be able to fold it down when you get to say, the beach or trail and figured it would be easier to fold it down for the whole trip??

If your looking to travel faster than 40MPH, I would seriously consider a helmet or at least a good pair of driving goggles.

Honestly, your better off just going down to your local PD and asking about the laws. They would be able to look it up for ya right there.

Probably nothing like highway driving or anything. Mostly like driving around town or to go to some stores. I wanted to try out the idea because I can, since that is how our windshields are made. I don't know any other vehicle that has the capabilities to do that, so I say why not use it to our benefit.

Going to any store I probably won't being going more that 40mph anyways. I'm just concerned about a ticket more than getting hit the face with anything just yet....

[rustywrangler]

Originally Posted by 95GreenWrangler

Probably nothing like highway driving or anything. Mostly like driving around town or to go to some stores. I wanted to try out the idea because I can, since that is how our windshields are made. I don't know any other vehicle that has the capabilities to do that, so I say why not use it to our benefit.

Going to any store I probably won't being going more that 40mph anyways. I'm just concerned about a ticket more than getting hit the face with anything just yet....

Yea, the ticket thing is the only thing that holds me up. I have yet to find proof either way in NY if I can do it. That is why I suggested the Leo aproach.

[95GreenWrangler]

Originally Posted by rustywrangler

Yea, the ticket thing is the only thing that holds me up. I have yet to find proof either way in NY if I can do it. That is why I suggested the Leo aproach.

Hmm Leo approach?? I believe I am unfamiliar with that.

[rustywrangler]

Originally Posted by 95GreenWrangler

Hmm Leo approach?? I believe I am unfamiliar with that.

Leo = law Enforcement Officer.

[95GreenWrangler]

Originally Posted by rustywrangler

Leo = law Enforcement Officer.

Oh haha, I've never heard that one. Well let me know if you find anything out, I'm going to keep searching the internet to see if anything helpful comes up.

[atomicmoose]

Originally Posted by rustywrangler

Leo = law Enforcement Officer.

I saw that on another board and was wondering... LOL

[tazzzdvil]

Originally Posted by rustywrangler

Yea, the ticket thing is the only thing that holds me up. I have yet to find proof either way in NY if I can do it. That is why I suggested the Leo aproach.

Rusty, sorry to put the knife in it, but NY says NO FRIGGIN WAY

NYS VAT Laws
12-a. (a) Every motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, when driven or operated upon a public highway, road or street shall be equipped with a front windshield in a fixed and more or less upright position constructed of safety glass as defined in subdivision fourteen of this section and required by subdivisions eleven and twelve hereof. No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign or other nontransparent material other than a certificate or paper required to be displayed by law upon the front windshield or the sidewings or side windows on either side forward of or adjacent to the operator's seat.

[rustywrangler]

Originally Posted by tazzzdvil

Rusty, sorry to put the knife in it, but NY says NO FRIGGIN WAY

NYS VAT Laws
12-a. (a) Every motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, when driven or operated upon a public highway, road or street shall be equipped with a front windshield in a fixed and more or less upright position constructed of safety glass as defined in subdivision fourteen of this section and required by subdivisions eleven and twelve hereof. No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign or other nontransparent material other than a certificate or paper required to be displayed by law upon the front windshield or the sidewings or side windows on either side forward of or adjacent to the operator's seat.

BAGH, who needs em... Good to know, thanx mate.

[Brandon_YJ]

Good god, it looks like that NY code for windshields was written SPECIFICALLY because of Jeeps.

[95GreenWrangler]

Originally Posted by tazzzdvil

Rusty, sorry to put the knife in it, but NY says NO FRIGGIN WAY

NYS VAT Laws
12-a. (a) Every motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, when driven or operated upon a public highway, road or street shall be equipped with a front windshield in a fixed and more or less upright position constructed of safety glass as defined in subdivision fourteen of this section and required by subdivisions eleven and twelve hereof. No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign or other nontransparent material other than a certificate or paper required to be displayed by law upon the front windshield or the sidewings or side windows on either side forward of or adjacent to the operator's seat.

Well good to know if my Jeep ever ventures out of the state... But where did you get that tazzzdvil?? Maybe they say something about New Jersey too??