Wipers in PA

[FFinisher]

Are windshield,wipers required on a roadster(mkiv) in PA?

[Jacob McCrea]

Yes, see section 4524(d) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code:

(d) Windshield wiper systems. -- The windshield on every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or special mobile equipment shall be equipped with a wiper system capable of clearing rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield, and so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle.

[RickP]

I'm getting my roadster safety inspected at a place in Pottstown. Yes, you need wipers but it can be a windshield clip on and must be operated via a switch. I found a solution on some hot rod site where it clips to the windshield frame and will plug into a power port. Once I get past inspection, it will get tossed in the trunk never to be used again.

[FFinisher]

I'm getting my roadster safety inspected at a place in Pottstown. Yes, you need wipers but it can be a windshield clip on and must be operated via a switch. I found a solution on some hot rod site where it clips to the windshield frame and will plug into a power port. Once I get past inspection, it will get tossed in the trunk never to be used again.

Can you get me a part number and vendor .? So I can check it,out?

[RickP]

Can you get me a part number and vendor .? So I can check it,out?

this what I was thinking.....

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Quick-Mount-1932-36-Roadster-Electric-Wiper-Motor,5513.html

part# 1932-36. Pricey sucker but would get the job done. If you see a better option out there, please share.

[NukeMMC]

PA requires the following to pass enhanced inspection:
- wipers - Subchapter E 175.71
- backup light - Subchapter E 175.66 (j)
- Sidepipe heatshields - Subchapter E 175.75 (b) (4)
- Hazard Lamps - Subchapter K, 175.205
- Hood scoop or projections <2" tall - Subchapter K 175.206 (c)
- bumpers - Subchapter K 175.209 (b)
- scrub line - 175.209 (c)

Documents to review for titling/registering in PA:
Special Construction Fact Sheet (http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Public/DVSPubsForms/BMV/BMV%20Fact%20Sheets/fs-spconstveh.pdf)
Subchapter K (http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/dvspubsforms/BMV/BMV%20Manuals/Pub_45%20Inspections%20Regulations/SubchapterK.pdf)
Pub 45 Inspection Requirements (http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/dvspubsforms/BMV/BMV%20Manuals/Pub_45%20Inspections%20Regulations/contents.pdf)