Section 305.35. Windshield wipers.

 

(1)  Every motor vehicle shall have a system of windshield wipers capable of clearing the windshield critical area.

(2)  

(a) The windshield wiper system of every motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working condition and in conformity with this section.

(b) The windshield wiper switch, wiring and connections shall be in proper working condition.

(c) Every windshield wiper blade shall be in good condition so as to adequately clear the windshield.

(3)  Every windshield wiper shall be as large as practicable to adequately clear the windshield. If the windshield wiper system was originally equipped with multi-speed capability, the windshield wipers shall operate on at least 2 separate, constant speeds, one of which is at least 20 cycles per minute and the other which is at least 15 cycles per minute faster. Windshield wipers shall operate by use of an electric, hydraulic or vacuum device.

(4)  Every motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with a windshield washer system that is maintained in proper operating condition with adequate fluid available when the mechanism is activated.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482 , eff. 3-1-96; am. (1), Register, October, 1997, No. 502 , eff. 11-1-97.