Not suitable for driving?

[Dbninc]

Will that help when he rams your family car?

If your eyes are really that sensitive to light, then don't drive. Don't be that bitch that kills someone innocent.

Category 4 glasses while driving, light transmission 5.5% ......... .........

At least here in New York, there are people that have an actual visual disability where bright light injures their eyes. They can get notes from specialists which permit them to completely tint their car to whichever light transmission they can tolerate. They get a permit sticker stuck to their windshield. There’s less than 200 such permits, but they exist. If it was dangerous, they wouldn’t be allowed to drive at all.

I understand the point you’re trying to make, but I don’t think light transmission works the way you think it does.

 

[BDHO]

Ruby iridium (the non polarized original, not the prizm) came with a "do not use for driving" warning in the replacement lens package saying that it is not possible to discern the colors of a traffic light signal.
I assume some Oakley corporate legal is behind this. The lens is just a grey lens that makes things a little more blueish. I am unable to understand a real driving safety issue with these.

 

[Js003]

I believe it is due to the colour contrast. Warm grey tends to lower the contrast which increases the risks of accidents. They put a note to warn consumers and of course cover themselves.

 

[brewc]

No idea why?
Maybe because the hole in the ozone layer is down under and warm grey doesn't offer as much protection!
Pitbull frame covers the whole peripheral vision so the frame itself wouldn't make sense either.
Could be a marketing ploy to get me to buy a specific pair for driving only!

Some countries required a minimum 30mm coverage for sunglasses. I remember this being mentioned on o-review when they were release.

 

[Tom.]

At least here in New York, there are people that have an actual visual disability where bright light injures their eyes. They can get notes from specialists which permit them to completely tint their car to whichever light transmission they can tolerate. They get a permit sticker stuck to their windshield. There’s less than 200 such permits, but they exist. If it was dangerous, they wouldn’t be allowed to drive at all.

I understand the point you’re trying to make, but I don’t think light transmission works the way you think it does.

Dark lenses block light?

The point i was trying to make, before i was rudely interrupted (not by you) was that if you get in an accident, and you wear glasses that are labeled not suitable for driving, and the police find out, you could be in trouble legally . Is that not a fair point?

 

[Dbninc]

Dark lenses block light?

The point i was trying to make, before i was rudely interrupted (not by you) was that if you get in an accident, and you wear glasses that are labeled not suitable for driving, and the police find out, you could be in trouble legally . Is that not a fair point?

I can’t find a law in Australia that says it’s illegal, so no, not gonna get in trouble. That warning is just legally required by manufacturers.

 

[Dbninc]

Also, this explains everything: Sun protection using sunglasses

 

[Tom.]

I can’t find a law in Australia that says it’s illegal, so no, not gonna get in trouble. That warning is just legally required by manufacturers.

What about other countries..... where lawsuits are more common

 

[Dbninc]

What about other countries..... where lawsuits are more common

America no, UK possibly a fine for driving WITHOUT sunglasses oddly enough

Edit: Lawsuits and Legality are very different things, you can get sued for anything lol

 

[Mistermugi]

The only way police are going to fine you is if you have an accident and you have prescription lenses but weren't wearing them---still this would be difficult to prove by police.
I can only see police giving you this fine if after an accident they have detected traces of alcohol or other drugs in your system.

But i think the main point and conclusion of this thread is:

Prism polarised--might be difficult to see water puddles reflections on the road.
Warm grey lenses--still no idea why it is not recommended for driving or road use???