Legality of back window sun screens?

Liam McPoyle

Asking in here as you lads know everything.

We recently had a baby and he has been in the car a few times. The sunlight has been coming in through the back window right into his face so Im thinking about getting one of those mesh visor yokes to block the sun, you would normally see them on back passenger windows.

Im wondering though, are they legal to use in ROI?

I know things like sun visors are frowned upon if they are above a certain size so as this would be covering a large portion of the back window my fear is that Im leaving myself open to unwanted Gardai attention.

Any know definitively?

grogi

Rod Munch wrote: »

Asking in here as you lads know everything.

We recently had a baby and he has been in the car a few times. The sunlight has been coming in through the back window right into his face so Im thinking about getting one of those mesh visor yokes to block the sun, you would normally see them on back passenger windows.

Im wondering though, are they legal to use in ROI?

I know things like sun visors are frowned upon if they are above a certain size so as this would be covering a large portion of the back window my fear is that Im leaving myself open to unwanted Gardai attention.

Any know definitively?

As long as front windows and windscreen are unobstructed, you're ok.

bennya

Why not get the back and rear windows tinted? Perfectly legal.

The only blinds you'll get that'll fit properly and not leave gaps will be the manufacturer's ones.

E36Ross

No issues. Once the windscreen and front side windows are clear it'll pass an NCT.

My rear and rear side windows are limo tinted.

GavMan

Megane 2 (the saloon anyway) came with one you pull up. I'd imagine they are legal

Diabhalta

NCT manual says:

Front max 35%, rear doesn't matter. Even 100% limo tint is ok.

stesaurus

I got the back 5 windows done for €100, it would be less if you just have the standard 3 windows in the back. Most of the visors look cheap and nasty

bazz26

Legally 65% of natural light needs to come through the front windscreen and front side windows. Back side windows and rear screen have no tint restrictions.

wil

stesaurus wrote: »

I got the back 5 windows done for €100, it would be less if you just have the standard 3 windows in the back. Most of the visors look cheap and nasty

N-plates, L-plates, I Shot JR, Up the Dubs and a dozen other rear view blocking stickers. Don't think cheap, nasty or even stupid is an issue for many.

On an slightly related note, makes you wonder why they bother with RVM in driving lessons.
Last place you need a big piece of plastic obscuring your view is while learning yet I've never heard anyone call it.

JoeA3

Some cars have them fitted from factory. The wife's A4 Avant has one... therefore I reckon there's zero legal issue.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Perfectly legal, in fact you could paint your rear windows with black paint and it has no bearing on anything so long as the front windows and windscreen are free from obstructions/tints etc then you have no issues to worry about.

bazz26

I've had a few cars with factory rear privacy glass and never had an issue with the NCT.

galwaytt

If you look at a the rear window of the new Toyota C-HR, sure you can't see out of that anyway, so carry on OP.

Liam McPoyle

Thanks for the responses gang, helpful as always!