Hong Kong Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 28

Safety glass or safety glazing

(1) The glass or transparent material used in all windscreens, windows and
partitions of a motor vehicle shall be safety glass or safety  glazing-

   (a)  of a type approved by the Commissioner;

   (b)  of such transparency that it does not obscure the view of the interior
        of the motor vehicle; and

   (c)  where practicable, clearly identifiable as safety glass or
        safety glazing by a permanent mark inscribed thereon.

(2) No alteration or addition shall be made to any windscreen, window or
partition referred to in paragraph (1) whereby the reflecting effect of the
safety glass or safety glazing is increased, or whereby the ability of such
safety glass or safety glazing to transmit light is decreased. (L.N. 203 of
1990)

(3) The Commissioner shall by notice in the Gazette specify the type of
safety glass or safety glazing approved by him for the purposes of paragraph
(1)(a).