Is Wearing Sunglasses While Driving a Traffic Violation?

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Wearing sunglasses while driving is not considered a traffic violation. However, to prevent drivers from wearing sunglasses merely for style, traffic police may instruct them to remove the sunglasses during checks and provide a warning. Persistent offenders may face fines. Below are relevant details: Regulations: According to national standards, sunglasses used while driving must have a visible light transmittance of no less than 8%, and must maintain the original color of traffic signals when viewed through them. Specifically, red light transmittance should be ≥8%, and yellow and green light transmittance should be ≥6%. Impact of Non-Compliant Sunglasses: Non-compliant sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching the eyes, making objects appear darker. This not only fails to meet the vision requirements set by the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" but also increases reaction time to road conditions, thereby compromising safety.