[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR393.79]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 393_PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION--Table of 

Contents

 

              Subpart G_Miscellaneous Parts and Accessories

 

Sec. 393.79  Windshield defrosting and defogging systems.



    (a) Vehicles manufactured on or after December 25, 1968. Each bus, 

truck, and truck-tractor manufactured on or after December 25, 1968, 

must have a windshield defrosting and defogging system that meets the 

requirements of FMVSS No. 103 in effect on the date of manufacture.

    (b) Vehicles manufactured before December 25, 1968. Each bus, truck, 

and truck-tractor shall be equipped with a means for preventing the 

accumulation of ice, snow, frost, or condensation that could obstruct 

the driver's view through the windshield while the vehicle is being 

driven.



[70 FR 48054, Aug. 15, 2005]