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Is it legal by DOT to use those sun blockers on your driver side window?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TruckRunner, Jan 18, 2018.

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  1. Jan 19, 2018 #11
    Tb0n3

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    Window glass already blocks UV.
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2018 #12
    lilillill

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    Tell that to the left side of my face. My left side is markedly more aged and wrinkled than the right. Too many years of that sun beating down on me through the window.
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2018 #13
    DUNE-T

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    Usually only windshields do as far as I know and then some let through 50% of it.
    That tint advertises 99% block
     
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  5. Jan 19, 2018 #14
    Tb0n3

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    I commented a bit early. The problem is UVA which is close to visible and causes skin damage. Glass blocks near 100% UVB which is higher energy and will cause sunburn. I would check the coating for UVA protection which would be what you need.
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2018 #15
    TruckRunner

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    Yeah I remember as a new driver I didn't pay any attention to the sun roasting my arm and when I looked in the mirror my left arm was way darker than my right arm.
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2018 #16
    TruckRunner

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    So still no real answer to this question.
     
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  9. Jan 20, 2018 #17
    Nukem

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  10. Jan 20, 2018 #18
    Gunner75

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  11. Jan 20, 2018 #19
    Nukem

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    Has nothing to do with going out. Keeps my arm from getting baked while driving. and here I thought it might have been common sense
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2018 #20
    laaylor

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    What do you want to know? We told you our experience with what we all do! Maybe look it up in the Fmsca book if you want to research more. Geez
     
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