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Old 04-22-2008, 04:29 AM
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

New 08 State inspection laws allow for windshield banners..
Not sure on Specs, but they are allowed.
Was not the same for 07 laws.
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Old 04-22-2008, 08:55 AM
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

the inspection allowance came into effect 7/1/07, and allows writing in the area at the top of the windshield, no farther than 3" or past the ansi line.


its still a ticketable offense, much like many things that pass inspection but are still illegal on a motor vehicle according to the MV code.


just dont be stupid with what is up there, and i doubt you will have issues.
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Old 04-22-2008, 08:59 AM
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

Originally Posted by IMSHAKN
I thought that I heard that passed also, but I cannot find it online.

As far as the rear window, you can do whatever you want as long as you have a mirror on each side of the car. If you don't have a mirror on the right, you can only have a single sticker no larger than 20 sq inches and it must be within the lower 5 inches of the window.
The only reason I know about it is because a friend has been petitioning to allow the Saleen banners; as they come factory from Saleen like that. I'm pretty sure the commonwealth finally allowed it, but I'm not 100%.
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Old 04-22-2008, 09:13 AM
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Most should be...
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:28 PM
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

Originally Posted by Philbert
The only reason I know about it is because a friend has been petitioning to allow the Saleen banners; as they come factory from Saleen like that. I'm pretty sure the commonwealth finally allowed it, but I'm not 100%.
the Saleens have been allowed for many years, there was a bulletin back in 04 if i recall informing inspectors of the factory installed ones.
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:31 PM
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

Originally Posted by fc735
the Saleens have been allowed for many years, there was a bulletin back in 04 if i recall informing inspectors of the factory installed ones.
I know Mark was having a helluva time getting the local law folk to agree with that; or maybe it really has been that long and I'm not realizing it.
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Old 04-22-2008, 04:32 PM
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This law was all due to one guy who put the sticker right in front of his damn face and hit a tree.... Thats what i think blah!
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Old 04-22-2008, 04:35 PM
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

I had this on my old car and never got harassed for it, probably since it doesn't stand out,
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Old 04-22-2008, 05:08 PM
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

yea cause i wasnt gonna go over board or anything, I just wanted to put like "Nissan" or something along those lines. I just want to spice my car up a bit. something like 3 inches or so.
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Default Re: are windshield banners illegal ?

I don't know if it's illegal, but it's sure to be ugly.
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