# Why Do People Put Plastic Bags Or Tape Over Rear Windshield Wipers?

> Have you ever walked through a parking lot and spotted a car with a plastic bag over the rear windshield wiper? Odd as it may look, there is one practical reason why drivers do this: Protecting their wiper blades.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1876550/rear-windshield-wipers-plastic-bags-tape-reason-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6845aeb163f7afbfb65ac01a)
- **Published:** 2025-06-08
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #plastic #rear #windshield #bags #blades #drivers #people #tape
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