Well I'm heading up with some friends for a week of camping and wheeling on the con next week. We are parking our trailers in Truckee and going to drive to the trail head. None of us like to run windshields. Anyways are we begging for tickets? I know its about an hour drive with no windshied...no biggie, I'll just wear sunglasses. I don't care, but are the cops going to? Anyone who can give me a little insight into the cop's attitude towards this or laws it would be appreciated. Thanks

-Quinn

Cover with Saran Wrap they will never know the difference.:p

I don't think it's a good idea. Why not park your trailer at the turnout/sweet air up spot they made???? I assume your going in the Tahoe side since your leaving the rigs in Truckee?

I know two CHP based out of Truckee and as cool as they are they'll pull you over if they see you.

RCKRATZ has the right idea - leave the rigs in the parking lot at trailhead. Not sure how safe it is though...

Paul

there is room to leave the trailers and rigs at the staging area/ tahoe side

Well we are staying with a friend in Truckee. I am not trailering so I need to ditch my windshield when I have a chance. So basically I am asking for a ticket huh. Damn. I hate wheeling whith a windshield.

ace hardware has 1/16" plastic sheeting not to 'spensive

weve used it before driving up to tahoe from here

passed cops too:eek:

Thanks. I'll head out to Ace tomorrow and see what they got.

I drove an hour plus up the freeway with no windshield before, acutally it was four times LOL... anyway it wasn't the smartest thing in the world. I guess what could be argued is what is an "adequate windshield" ? I was wearing my motorcycle goggles... is that adequate :D

anyways here it is straight from the horses mouth: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd12c4.htm

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Windshields: Exception


26700. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a passenger vehicle, other than a motorcycle, and every bus, motortruck or truck tractor, and every firetruck, fire engine or other fire apparatus, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be equipped with an adequate windshield.

(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to any vehicle issued identification plates pursuant to Section 5004 which was not required to be equipped with a windshield at the time it was first sold or registered under the laws of this state, another state, or foreign jurisdiction.

Amended Ch. 222, Stats. 1983. Effective January 1, 1984.

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Defective Windshields and Rear Windows


26710. It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle upon a highway when the windshield or rear window is in such a defective condition as to impair the driver's vision either to the front or rear.

In the event any windshield or rear window fails to comply with this code the officer making the inspection shall direct the driver to make the windshield and rear window conform to the requirements of this code within 48 hours. The officer may also arrest the driver and give him notice to appear and further require the driver or the owner of the vehicle to produce in court satisfactory evidence that the windshield or rear window has been made to conform to the requirements of this code.

While I don't pretend to be an expert on Cali laws, typically as long as you have proper eye protection, then everythings all good.

At least that's the case here in WA.

I also hate to wheel with a windshield, been known to ditch them in the bushes before the trailhead in the past.:D

The question is:
Is it just a fix-it ticket (which I beleive it is)? If so, who cares. You take a chance on maybe getting a ticket, then go do the 'con and come back. Put your windshield back on and have any cop sign off the ticket. Mail the signed off ticket with a whopping $10.00 fee, and you're done.
Now if it's not just a fix-it ticket...that's a whole other story.

I wouldn't think it would be just a fixit ticket. Having my tires stick way the hell out is just a fixit ticket so I don't really care. I would immagine they would either make you put it back on or they would have you towed. Anyways a friend picked up a sheet of plexiglass for 75 bucks. It will make 2 winshields so I think I got it covered.

I have seen many people do the same thing and proper eye protection such as goggles would be considered ok.

I live in Truckee and you will get ticketed. Especially on your tires. The tires will catch the CHP's attention and pull you over then he will ticket you for the windshield. Got pulled over twice in 3 days for my tires. Mine aren't even that bad. I was on my way to the Rubicon the second time he pulled me over and I said "you just pulled me over 2 days ago" he said " Didn't recognize you, I patrol Hwy 89/28 because of all the people going to the Rubicon over the weekend".
Mine isn't even that bad compared to a lot of rigs.