A. Definition: "Safety glass" means any product composed of glass, so manufactured, fabricated or treated as substantially to prevent shattering and flying of glass when struck or broken. Safety glass and glazing materials shall comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 205 as published in 49 CFR section 571.205.
B. Requirement: No person shall sell any new motor vehicle nor shall any motor vehicle, manufactured since July 1, 1935, be registered or operated unless such vehicle is equipped with safety glass wherever glass is used in doors, windows, and windshields. Replacements of glass in doors, windows, or windshields shall be of safety glass. (2008 Code § 17-444; amd. 2015 Code)