# Motorcyclists (who wear helmets): Does the face shield color matter

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [December 21, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-who-wear-helmets-does-the-face-shield-color-matter/707844 "2014-12-21T20:47:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-who-wear-helmets-does-the-face-shield-color-matter/707844/21 "2014-12-30T20:21:54Z")

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I always choose clear shields so my options are open; it might start a daytime ride and intend to come home before dark, but I can still stay out after dark if I wish. Sunglasses take care of any glare during the day.

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