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non-permanent UV protection device (CA)?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Scott near L.A., Jul 21, 2012.

  1. Scott near L.A.

    Scott near L.A. New Member

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    I have another thread on window tinting and have concluded that there is no film that meets the CA DMV regs for UV protection (must let in 88 VLT and have a certificate from installer that the total VLT is at least 70).

    There is a CA law that allows a driver to have:

    (10) Sun screening devices meeting the requirements of Section
    26708.2 installed on the side windows on either side of the vehicle's
    front seat, if the driver or a passenger in the front seat has in
    his or her possession a letter or other document signed by a licensed
    physician and surgeon certifying that the person must be shaded from
    the sun due to a medical condition, or has in his or her possession
    a letter or other document signed by a licensed optometrist
    certifying that the person must be shaded from the sun due to a
    visual condition.

    Anyone know where one can get one of these devises? Any recommendations? My wife can easily get the letter from her dermatologist due to skin issues.    ​
     
    #1 Scott near L.A., Jul 21, 2012
  2. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

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    The factory front side windows already have a 91% UV cut rate. If that's not good enough, I'd install Llumar Air Blue even though it'd technically be illegal (as the factory glass is already tinted 75%). It's light enough that you're almost guaranteed never to get pulled over.

    All other windows (except windshield) aren't subject to 70% total VLT. Also keep in mind that the windshield has a 100% UV cut rate.
     
    #2 32kcolors, Jul 21, 2012
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