Abstract: The invention relates to a sunvisor provided with means for automatically returning the panel to a pressed-down position, in particular the position where it is pressed down against the roof of the vehicle. The panel is hinged on a bent arm mounted to the roof of the vehicle. The return means covers a range of return angles B which includes the angular position A of the panel in which the component of the impact force from the impact standards test sphere lies in the mid plane of the panel. Angle B preferably lies in the range 50.degree. to 60.degree..