Directive 2003/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 November 2003 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of devices for indirect vision and of vehicles equipped with these devices, amending Directive 70/156/EEC and repealing Directive 71/127/EEC (Text with EEA relevance.)
Date: 2003-11-10
Institutions: Council of the European Union, European Parliament
Subjects: approval, approximation of laws, motor vehicle, vehicle parts

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(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

DIRECTIVE 2003/97/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 10 November 2003

on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of devices
for indirect vision and of vehicles equipped with these devices, amending Directive 70/156/EEC
and repealing Directive 71/127/EEC

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com-
munity, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trai-
lers (5). Consequently, the provisions laid down in Direc-
tive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components
and separate technical units apply to Directive 71/127/
EEC.

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and
Social Committee (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

(1)

Council Directive 71/127/EEC of 1 March 1971 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating
to the rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles (4) was
adopted as one of the separate directives of the EC type-
approval procedure which was established by Council
Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 225.
(2) OJ C 149, 21.6.2002, p. 5.
(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 9 April 2002 (OJ C 127
E, 29.5.2003, p. 25, Council common position of 8 April 2003
(OJ C 214 E, 9.9.2003, p. 7), position of the European Parliament
of 1 July 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and
Council decision of 20 October 2003.

(4) OJ L 68, 22.3.1971, p. 1. Directive as last amended by the 1994

Act of Accession.

Existing provisions, in particular in the case of categories
N2, N3, M2 and M3 have proved inadequate as regards
the exterior field of vision to the side, front and rear of
the vehicle. In order to remedy this shortcoming, it is
necessary to require an extension of the field of vision.

In the light of the experience gained and the present
state of the art, it is now possible to amplify certain
requirements of Directive 71/127/EEC with a view to
improving road safety and to permit the use of mirrors
to be supplemented by other technologies.

Taking into account the nature and the number of
changes necessary to the requirements in force today, it
is advisable to repeal andreplace Directive 71/127/EEC
by this Directive. Since the type-approval and the
conformity of production procedures are provided for
in Directive 70/156/EEC, it is not necessary to repeat
them in this Directive.

(5) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation

(EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36).

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(5)

The Annexes
amended accordingly,

to Directive 70/156/EEC should be

With effect from 26 January 2010 for vehicles of
4.
categories M1 and N1, and with effect from 26 January 2007
for all vehicles of other categories, Member States:

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

The aim of this Directive is to harmonise rules relating to the
type-approval of devices for indirect vision and of vehicles
equipped with these devices.

These rules are contained in the Annexes to this Directive.

For the purpose of this Directive ‘vehicle’ means any motor
vehicle as defined in Section A of Annex II to Directive 70/
156/EEC.

Article 2

1. With effect from 26 January 2005, Member States shall
not, on grounds relating to devices for indirect vision,

— refuse to grant EC type-approval or national
approval of a vehicle or a device for indirect vision,

type-

— prohibit the sale, registration or entry into service of

vehicles or devices for indirect vision,

if the vehicles or devices for indirect vision comply with the
requirements of this Directive.

2. With effect from 26 January 2006, Member States shall
refuse to grant EC type-approval for any new type of vehicle
on grounds relating to the device for indirect vision or for any
new type of device for indirect vision, if the requirements of
this Directive are not fulfilled.

However, this date shall be postponed by 12 months as regards
the requirements concerning a class VI front mirror as a
component and its installation on vehicles.

3. With effect from 26 January 2006, Member States shall
prohibit the national type-approval for any new type of vehicle
on grounds relating to the device for indirect vision if the
requirements of this Directive are not fulfilled.

— shall

consider

certificates

conformity which
accompany new vehicles in accordance with the pro-
visions of Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for
the purposes of Article 7(1) of that Directive,

of

— shall prohibit the sale, registration or entry into service of

vehicles,

on grounds relating to the device for indirect vision if the
vehicles do not comply with the requirements of this Directive.

from 26 January 2010 for vehicles of
5. With effect
categories M1 and N1, and with effect from 26 January 2007,
for all vehicles of other categories, the requirements of this
Directive relating to the device for indirect vision as a
component shall apply for the purposes of Article 7(2) of
Directive 70/156/EEC.

Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 5, for the purposes
6.
of replacement parts, Member States shall continue to grant
EC type-approval and to permit the sale and entry into service
of components or separate technical units intended for use on
vehicle types which have been approved before 26 January
2007, pursuant to Directive 71/127/EEC and, where appli-
cable, subsequent extensions to those approvals.

7.
Notwithstanding paragraph 3, Member States may con-
tinue to grant national type-approval for any new type of
articulated vehicle of category M2 and M3, class I, as defined in
Annex I, point 2.1.1.1 to Directive 2001/85/EC (1), composed
of at least three articulated rigid parts, which do not comply
with the provisions of
the
requirements for the driver’s field of vision are respected as
referred in Annex III, point 5 to this Directive.

this Directive, provided that

8.
The provisions laid down in this Directive shall also
contribute to establishing a high level of protection in the
context of the international harmonisation of legislation in
this area. Therefore, as soon as possible after the adoption of
this Directive, the Commission shall submit a proposal to the
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe with the
aim of aligning the provisions of UNECE Regulation 46 with
the provisions of this Directive.

However this date shall be postponed by 12 months as regards
the requirements concerning a class VI front mirror as a
component and its installation on vehicles.

(1) Directive 2001/85/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 20 November 2001 relating to special priorities for
vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than
eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat (OJ L 42, 13.2.2002,
p. 1).

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Article 3

By 26 January 2010, the Commission shall carry out a detailed
study to ascertain whether the amendments introduced by this
in
Directive are having a positive effect on road safety,
particular as regards pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable
road users. On the basis of those findings, the Commission
shall, if necessary, propose additional legislative measures for
further improvement of the field of indirect vision.

9.9.2.1.2. Sufficiently detailed drawings to identify the
complete
installation
instructions; the position for the EC type-
approval mark has to be indicated on the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ’
drawings:

including

device,

2.

in Annex III, point 9.9 is replaced by the following:

‘9.9.

Devices for indirect vision

Article 4

9.9.1.

Mirrors (state for each mirror): . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directive 70/156/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

1.

in Annex I, point 9.9 is replaced by the following:

‘9.9.

Devices for indirect vision

9.9.1.1. Make: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.2.

EC type-approval mark:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.

Mirrors (state for each mirror): . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.3.

Variant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.1. Make: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.4.

Drawing(s) for the identification of the mirror
showing the position of the mirror relative to
the vehicle structure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.2.

EC type-approval mark:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.3.

Variant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.4.

Drawing(s) for the identification of the mirror
showing the position of the mirror relative to
the vehicle structure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.5.

Details of the method of attachment including
that part of the vehicle structure to which it is
attached: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.5.

Details of the method of attachment including
that part of the vehicle structure to which it is
attached: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.6. Optional equipment which may affect the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

rearward field of vision:

9.9.1.7.

A brief description of the electronic com-
. . .
ponents (if any) of the adjustment system:

9.9.1.6. Optional equipment which may affect the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

rearward field of vision:

9.9.2.

Devices for indirect vision other than mirrors:

9.9.1.7.

A brief description of the electronic com-
. . .
ponents (if any) of the adjustment system:

9.9.2.1.

Type and characteristics (such as a complete
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
description of the device):

9.9.2.

Devices for indirect vision other than mir-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rors:

9.9.2.1.1.

9.9.2.1.

Type and characteristics (such as a complete
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
description of the device):

9.9.2.1.1.

In the case of a camera-monitor device, the
detection distance (mm), contrast, luminance
range, glare correction, display performance
(black and white/colour),
image repetition
frequency, luminance reach of the monitor: . .

In the case of camera-monitor device, the
detection distance (mm), contrast, luminance
range, glare correction, display performance
(black and white/colour),
image repetition
frequency, luminance reach of the monitor: . .

9.9.2.1.2. Sufficiently detailed drawings to identify the
complete
installation
instructions; the position for the EC type-
approval mark has to be indicated on the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ’
drawings:

including

device,

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3. Annex IV is hereby amended as follows:

— Part I, point 8 of the table shall be replaced by the

following:

‘Subject

Directive
number

Official Journal
reference

Applicability

M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4

.............................................

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Indirect vision devices

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X

X

X

X

X

X’

— in point 8 of Part I, the term ‘rear-view mirrors’ shall

be replaced by ‘devices for indirect vision’,

— in point 8 of Part II, the term ‘rear-view mirrors’
shall be replaced by ‘devices for indirect vision’;

Article 6

Directive 71/127/EEC shall be repealed with effect
24 January 2010.

from

4.

in point 8 of Appendices 1 and 2 to Annex XI, the term
‘rear-view mirrors’ shall be replaced by ‘devices for
indirect vision’.

References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as
being made to this Directive and shall be read in accordance
with the correlation table set out in Annex IV.

Article 5

Article 7

1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations
and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this
Directive before 24 January 2005. They shall forthwith inform
the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain
a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such
reference on the occasion of their official publication. The
methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the
Member States.

2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission
the text of the main provisions of national law which they
adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication
in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 8

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 November 2003.

For the European Parliament

The President

P. COX

For the Council

The President

A. MARZANO

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LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex I

Definitions and administrative provisions for EC type-approval

Appendix 1

Information document relating to EC type-approval of a device for indirect vision

Appendix 2

Model EC component type-approval certificate for a device for indirect vision

Appendix 3

Information document relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle

Appendix 4

Model EC type-approval certificate for a vehicle with regard to the installation of
devices for indirect vision

Appendix 5

EC component type-approval mark

Appendix 6

Procedure for determining the H point and verifying the relative positions of the R
and H points

Annex II

Design specifications and tests required for EC component type-approval of a device for indirect
vision.

Appendix 1

Procedure for determining the radius of curvature ‘r’ of the reflecting surface of a
mirror

Appendix 2

Test method for determining reflectivity

Annex III

Requirements concerning the fitting of mirrors and other devices for indirect vision to vehicles.

Appendix

Calculation of the detection distance.

Annex IV

Correlation table provided for in Article 6.

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ANNEX I

DEFINITIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL

1.

1.1.

DEFINITIONS

‘Devices for indirect vision’ means devices to observe the traffic area adjacent to the vehicle which cannot
be observed by direct vision. These can be conventional mirrors, camera-monitors or other devices able
to present information about the indirect field of vision to the driver.

1.1.1.

‘Mirror’ means any device, excluding devices such as periscopes, intended to give a clear view to the rear,
side or front of the vehicle within the fields of vision defined in point 5 of Annex III.

1.1.1.1.

‘Interior mirror’ means a device as defined in point 1.1, which can be fitted in the passenger compartment
of a vehicle.

1.1.1.2.

‘Exterior mirror’ means a device as defined in point 1.1, which can be mounted on the external surface
of a vehicle.

1.1.1.3.

‘Surveillance mirror’ means a mirror other than the ones defined in point 1.1.1, which can be fitted to
the inside or outside of the vehicle in order to provide fields of vision other than those specified in
point 5 of Annex III.

1.1.1.4.

‘r’ means the average of the radii of curvature measured over the reflecting surface, in accordance with
the method described in point 2 of Appendix 1 to Annex II.

1.1.1.5.

‘The principal radii of curvature at one point on the reflecting surface (ri)’ means the values obtained with
the apparatus defined in Appendix 1 to Annex II, measured on the arc of the reflecting surface passing
through the centre of this surface parallel to the segment b, as defined in point 2.2.1 of Annex II and on
the arc perpendicular to this segment.

1.1.1.6.

‘The radius of curvature at one point on the reflecting surface (rp)’ means the arithmetical average of the
principal radii of curvature ri and r'i, i.e.:

1.1.1.7.

‘Spherical surface’ means a surface which has a constant and equal radius in all directions.

1.1.1.8.

‘Aspherical surface’ means a surface which has only in one plane a constant radius.

1.1.1.9.

‘Aspherical mirror’ means a mirror composed of a spherical and an aspherical part, in which the
transition of the reflecting surface from the spherical to the aspherical part has to be marked. The
curvature of the main axis of the mirror is defined in the x/y coordinate system defined by the radius of
the spherical primary calotte with:

R : nominal radius in the spherical part

k : constant for the change of curvature

a : constant for the spherical size of the spherical primary calotte

1.1.1.10.

‘Centre of the reflecting surface’ means the centre of the visible area of the reflecting surface.

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1.1.1.11.

‘The radius of curvature of the constituent parts of the mirror’ means the radius ‘c’ of the arc of the circle
which most closely approximates to the curved form of the part in question.

1.1.1.12.

‘The driver’s ocular points’ means two points 65 mm apart and 635 mm vertically above point R of the
driver’s seat as defined in Appendix 6 to this Annex. The straight line joining these points runs
perpendicular to the vertical longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. The centre of the segment joining
the two ocular points is in a vertical longitudinal plane which must pass through the centre of the driver’s
designated seating position, as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

1.1.1.13.

‘Ambinocular vision’ means the total field of vision obtained by the superimposition of the monocular
fields of the right eye and the left eye (see figure 1 below).

1.1.1.14.

‘Class of mirror’ means all devices having one or more common characteristics or functions. They are
classified as follows:

— Class I: ‘Interior rear-view mirror’, giving the field of vision defined in point 5.1 of Annex III;

— Class II and III: ‘Main exterior rear-view mirror’, giving the fields of vision defined in points 5.2 and

5.3 of Annex III;

— Class IV: ‘Wide-angle exterior mirror’, giving the field of vision defined in point 5.4 of Annex III;

— Class V: ‘Close-proximity exterior mirror’, giving the field of vision defined in point 5.5 of Annex III;

— Class VI: ‘Front mirror’, giving the field of vision defined in point 5.6 of Annex III.

1.1.2.

‘Camera-monitor device for indirect vision’ means a device as defined in item 1.1, where the field of
vision is obtained by means of a camera-monitor combination as defined in points 1.1.2.1 and 1.1.2.2.

1.1.2.1.

‘Camera’ means a device that renders an image of the outside world by means of a lens onto a light-
sensitive electronic detector that then converts this image into a video signal.

1.1.2.2.

‘Monitor’ means a device that converts a video signal into images that are rendered into the visual
spectrum.

1.1.2.3.

‘Detection’ means the ability to distinguish an object from its background/surroundings at certain
distance.

1.1.2.4.

‘Luminance’ contrast means the brightness ratio between an object and its immediate background/
surrounding that allows the object to be distinguished from its background/surroundings.

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1.1.2.5.

‘Resolution’ means the smallest detail that can be discerned with a perceptual system, i.e. perceived as
separate from the larger whole. The resolution of the human eye is indicated as ‘visual acuity’.

1.1.2.6.

‘Critical object’ means a circular object with a diameter D0 = 0,8 m (1).

1.1.2.7.

‘Critical perception’ means the level of perception that the human eye is generally capable of achieving
under various conditions. For traffic conditions the limiting value for a critical perception is eight arc-
minutes of visual angle.

1.1.2.8.

‘Field of vision’ means the section of the tri-dimensional space in which a critical object can be observed
and rendered by the device for indirect vision. This is based on the view on ground level offered by a
device and might possibly be limited on the basis of the applicable maximum detection distance of the
device.

1.1.2.9.

‘Detection distance’ means the distance measured at ground level from the viewing reference point to the
extreme point at which a critical object just can be perceived (the limiting value for a critical perception
just barely achieved).

1.1.2.10.

‘Critical field of vision’ means the area in which a critical object has to be detected by means of a device
for indirect vision and that is defined by an angle and one or more detection distances.

1.1.2.11.

‘Viewing reference point’ means the point linked to the vehicle to which the prescribed field of vision is
related. This point is the projection on the ground of the intersection of a vertical plane passing through
the drivers’s ocular points with a plane parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle situated
20 cm outside the vehicle.

1.1.2.12.

‘Visual spectrum’ means light with a wavelength within the range of the perceptual limits of the human
eyes: 380-780 nm.

1.1.3.

1.1.4.

1.2.

1.2.1.

‘Other devices for indirect vision’ means devices as defined in point 1.1, where the field of vision is not
obtained by means of a mirror or a camera-monitor type device for indirect vision.

‘Type of device for indirect vision’ means devices that do not differ on the following essential
characteristics:

— design of the device inclusive, if pertinent, the attachment to the bodywork;

— in case of mirrors the class, the shape, the dimensions and radius of curvature of the mirror’s

reflecting surface;

— in case of camera-monitor devices the detection distance and the range of vision.

‘Vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3’ means those defined in Annex II, Part A to Directive 70/
156/EEC.

‘Type of vehicle as regards indirect vision’ means motor vehicles which are identical in respect of the
following basic features:

1.2.1.1.

Type of device for indirect vision

1.2.1.2.

The bodywork features which reduce the field of vision;

1.2.1.3.

The coordinates of point R;

1.2.1.4.

The prescribed positions, and type-approval markings of compulsory and (if fitted) optional devices for
indirect vision.

(1) A system for indirect vision is intended to detect relevant road users. The relevancy of a road user is defined by his or her
position and (potential) speed. More or less in proportion with the speed of the pedestriancyclistmoped driver, the dimensions
of these road users increase as well. For detection purposes a moped driver (D = 0,8) at 40 m distance would be equal to a
pedestrian (D = 0,5) at a distance of 25 m. Considering the speeds, the moped driver would be selected as the criterion for the
detection size; for that reason an object with a size of 0,8 m shall be used for determining the detection performance.

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2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.3.1.

APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF A DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION

The application for EC component type-approval for a type of device for indirect vision shall be made by
the manufacturer.

The model information document is reproduced in Appendix 1 to this Annex.

For each type of device for indirect vision the application shall be accompanied by:

In case of mirrors, four samples: three for use in the tests and one to be retained by the laboratory for
any further examination that might subsequently prove necessary. Additional specimens may be called
for at the request of the laboratory.

2.3.2.

In case of other devices for indirect vision, one sample of all the parts.

3.

INSCRIPTIONS

Specimens of a type of mirror or device for indirect vision other than a mirrorsubmitted for EC
component type-approval must bear the applicant’s clearly visible and indelible trade mark or name and
must allow sufficient space for the inscription of the EC component type-approval mark; this space must
be indicated in the diagrams referred to in point 1.2.1.2 of Appendix 1 to this Annex.

4.

4.1.

4.2.

4.3.

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF
THE DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION

The application for EC vehicle type-approval with regard to devices for indirect vision shall be made by
the manufacturer.

The model information document is reproduced in Appendix 3 to this Annex.

For each type of vehicle the application shall be accompanied by:

4.3.1.

A vehicle representative of the type, the vehicle being if necessary determined by agreement with the
technical department responsible for conducting the tests.

5.

EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL

5.1.

Once the relevant requirements have been met, EC component type-approval shall be granted and a
component type-approval number, in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC, issued in
respect of any mirror or device for indirect vision other than a mirror.

5.2.

This number shall not be assigned to any other type of device for indirect vision.

5.3.

The model EC type-approval certificate is reproduced in Appendix 2 to this Annex.

6.

MARKING

Any device for indirect vision conforming to a type in respect of which component type-approval has
been granted pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark as specified in
Appendix 5.

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7.

7.1.

7.2.

7.3.

8.

8.1.

9.

9.1.

EC VEHICLE TYPE-APPROVAL

Once the relevant requirements have been met, EC vehicle type-approval shall be granted in respect of
any type of vehicles.

The model EC type-approval certificate is reproduced in Appendix 4 to this Annex.

A type-approval number in accordance with Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC is assigned to each
vehicle type. The same Member State must not assign the same number to another vehicle type.

TYPE MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE APPROVALS

Where type modifications are made to the type of vehicle or type of device for indirect vision approved
pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION (VEHICLES AND COMPONENTS)

Measures to ensure conformity of production must be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down
in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

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Appendix 1

Information document No ... relating to EC type-approval of a device for indirect vision

Directive 2003/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and must include a list of contents. Any
drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 on a folder of A4 format.
Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

0.3.

0.4.

0.5.

0.7.

0.8.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Means of identification of the type, if indicated on the device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Category of vehicle for which the device is intended: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

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Location of and method of affixing the EC type-approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of the production plant(s):

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1.

DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION

1.1.

Mirrors (state for each mirror)

1.1.3.

Variant:

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1.1.4.

Drawing(s) for the identification of the mirror: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.5.

Details of the method of attachment:

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1.2.

Devices for indirect vision other than mirrors

1.2.1.

Type and characteristics (such as a complete description of the device):

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1.2.1.1.

In the case of camera-monitor device, the detection distance (mm), contrast, luminance range, glare
correction, display performance (black and white/colour), image repetition frequency, luminance reach of
the monitor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.1.2.

Sufficiently detailed drawings to identify the complete device including the installation instructions; the
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position for the EC type-approval mark has to be indicated on the drawings:

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Appendix 2

Model EC component type-approval certificate for a device for indirect vision

Notification concerning the grant, refusal, withdrawal or extension of EC
component type-approval for a type of device for indirect vision

Name of Administration

EC component type-approval No:

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Trade name or mark:

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Identification of the devices: mirror, camera/monitor, other device (1):

— in the case of a mirror Class (I, II, III, IV, V, VI) (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

— in the case of a camera/monitor or other device for indirect vision (S) (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

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If applicable, name and address of manufacturer’s authorised representative: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol

defined in point 4.1.1 of part A of Annex II: yes/no (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Submitted for type-approval on:

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Test laboratory:

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Date and number of laboratory report: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of grant/refusal/withdrawal/extension of EC component type-approval (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. Place:

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11. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12. The following documents, bearing the type-approval number shown above, are annexed to this type-approval
certificate:
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(Descriptive notes, drawings, diagrams and plans)

These documents must be supplied to the competent authorities of the other Member States at their express
request.

Remarks, if any, particularly as regards restrictions on use and/or conditions for fitting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(Signature)

(1) Delete where inapplicable.

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Appendix 3

Information document No ... relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle

Directive 2003/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and must include a list of contents. Any
drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 on a folder of A4 format.
Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

0.

0.1.

0.2.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.1.

Commercial description (if applicable):

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0.3.

Means of identification of the type, if indicated on the vehicle:

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0.3.1.

Location of that marking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

1.

1.1.

1.7.

1.8.

Category of vehicle (1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of the production plant(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

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Driving cab (forward control or bonneted) (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving position: left/right (2):

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1.8.1.

Vehicle is equipped to be driven in right-hand/left-hand traffic (2):

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2.4.

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall):

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2.4.1.

For chassis without bodywork:

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2.4.1.2. Width (k): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.1.2.1. Maximum permissible width: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.1.2.2. Minimum permissible width: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4.2.

For chassis with bodywork:

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2.4.2.2. Width (k): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.

BODYWORK

9.9.

Devices for indirect vision: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Within the meaning of Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.
(2) Delete where inapplicable.

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9.9.1.

Mirrors:

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9.9.1.4.

Drawing(s) showing the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle structure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.5.

Details of the method of attachment including that part of the vehicle structure to which it is attached:

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9.9.1.6.

Optional equipment which may affect the rearward field of vision: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.1.7.

A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of the adjustment device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.2.

Devices for indirect vision other than mirrors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.9.2.1.2. Sufficiently detailed drawings with the installation instructions:

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Appendix 4

Model EC type-approval certificate for a vehicle with regard to the installation of devices for indirect vision

Articles 4(2) and 10 of Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of
motor vehicles and their trailers

Name of Administration

EC type-approval No:

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1.

2.

3.

Trade name or mark of vehicle:
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Type of vehicle:

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Category of vehicle (M1, M2, M3, N1, N2≤ 7,5 t, N2 > 7,5 t , N3) (2)

3.1.

Type of category N3 vehicle: rigid lorry/trailer/semi-trailer (2)

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Name and address of manufacturer:
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If applicable, name and address of authorised representative:
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Trade name or mark of mirrors and supplementary devices for indirect vision and component type-approval
number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Class(es) of mirrors and devices for indirect vision (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, S) (2)

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Extension of EC type-approval of the vehicle to cover the following device for indirect vision:
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Data for identification of the R point of the driver’s seating position:
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10. Maximum and minimum bodywork widths in respect of which the mirror and the device for indirect vision
. . . . . . . . . . .
has been granted type-approval (in the case of chassis/cabs referred to in point 3.3 of Annex III):
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11.

Vehicle submitted for EC type-approval on: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.

Technical department responsible for checking conformity for the purpose of EC type-approval: . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13.

Date of report issued by that department:

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(1) Where appropriate, state whether the extension of the initial EC type-approval is the first, second, etc.
(2) Delete where inapplicable.

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14.

Number of report issued by that department:

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15.

EC type-approval in respect of the installation of devices for indirect vision has been granted/refused (1)

16.

An extension of EC type-approval in respect of the installation of devices for indirect vision has been granted/
refused (1)

17.

Place:

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18.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19.

Signature:

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20.

The following documents, bearing the type-approval number shown above, are annexed to this certificate:

— drawings showing the mountings of the devices for indirect vision;

— drawings and plans showing the mounting positions and characteristics of the part of the structure

where the devices for indirect vision are mounted;

— general view from the front, the rear and the passenger compartment showing where the devices for

indirect vision are fitted.

These documents must be supplied to the competent authorities of the other Member States at their express
request.

(1) Delete where inapplicable.

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Appendix 5

EC component type-approval mark

1.

GENERAL

1.1. The EC component type-approval mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the lower case letter ‘e’ followed
by the distinguishing number of the Member State which has granted the component type-approval: 1 for
Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 9 for Spain, 11 for the
United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 21 for Portugal, 23 for
Greece, 24 for Ireland. It must also include in the vicinity of the rectangle the EC component type-approval
number. This number shall consist of the component type-approval number shown on the certificate completed
for the type (see Appendix 3), preceded by two figures indicating the sequence number of the latest amendment
to this Directive on the date EC component type-approval was granted. The amendment sequence number and
the component type-approval number shown on the certificate shall be separated by an asterisk. In this
Directive the sequence number is 03.

1.2. The EC component type-approval mark shall be completed by the addition of the symbol I or II or III or IV or
V or VI, specifying the class to which the type of mirror belongs or the symbol S in case of any device for
indirect vision other than a mirror. The additional symbol shall be placed in any convenient position in the
vicinity of the rectangle containing the letter ‘e’.

1.3. The EC component type-approval mark and the additional symbol shall be indelibly inscribed on an integral
part of the mirror or any other device for indirect vision other than a mirror in such a way as to be clearly
visible even after the mirror or other device for indirect vision has been mounted on a vehicle.

2.

EXAMPLES OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

2.1. Five examples of EC component type-approval marks, completed by the additional symbol are given below.

Examples of EC component type-approval marks and the additional symbol

Example No 1

The mirror bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a Class I mirror (interior rear-view),
which has been approved in France (e2) under number 03*3500.

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Example No 2

The mirror bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a Class II mirror (exterior rear-
view), which has been approved in the Netherlands (e4) under the number 03*1870.

Example No 3

The mirror bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a Class V mirror (close proximity),
which has been approved in Greece (e23) under the number 03*3901.

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Example No 4

The mirror bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a Class IV mirror (exterior rear-
view — wide angle), which has been approved in Italy (e3) under the number 03*1248.

Example No 5

Explanation:

The device for indirect vision bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a device for
indirect vision (S), other than a mirror which has been approved in the Netherlands (e4) under number 03*3002.

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Procedure for determining the H point and verifying the relative positions of the R and H points

Appendix 6

The relevant parts of Annex III to Directive 77/649/EEC are applicable.

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ANNEX II

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS REQUIRED FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL OF A
DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION

A.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.3.1.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

MIRRORS

General specifications

All mirrors must be adjustable.

The edge of the reflecting surface must be enclosed in a protective housing (holder, etc.) which, on its
perimeter, must have a value ‘c’ greater than or equal to 2,5 mm at all points and in all directions. If the
reflecting surface projects beyond the protective housing, the radius of curvature ‘c’ on the edge of the
projecting part must be not less than 2,5 mm and the reflecting surface must return into the protective
housing under a force of 50 N applied to the point of greatest projection, relative to the protective
housing, in a horizontal direction, approximately parallel to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle.

When the mirror is mounted on a plane surface, all parts, irrespective of the adjustment position of the
device, including those parts remaining attached to the support after the test provided for in point 4.2,
which are in potential, static contact with a sphere either 165 mm in diameter in the case of an interior
mirror or 100 mm in diameter in the case of an exterior mirror, must have a radius of curvature ‘c’ of
not less than 2,5 mm.

Edges of fixing holes or recesses of which the diameter or longest diagonal is less than 12 mm are exempt
from the radius requirements of point 1.3 provided that they are blunted.

The device for the attachment of mirrors to the vehicle must be so designed that a cylinder with a 70 mm
radius, having as its axis the axis, or one of the axes, of pivot or rotation which ensures deflection of the
mirror in the direction of impact concerned, passes through at least part of the surface to which the
device is attached.

The parts of exterior mirrors referred to in points 1.2 and 1.3 which are made of a material with a
Shore A hardness not exceeding 60 are exempt from the relevant provisions.

In the case of those parts of interior mirrors which are made of a material with a Shore A hardness of
less than 50 and which are mounted on a rigid support, the requirements of points 1.2 and 1.3 shall
only apply to the support.

2.

Dimensions

2.1.

Interior rear-view mirrors (Class I)

The dimensions of the reflecting surface must be such that it is possible to inscribe thereon a rectangle
one side of which is 40 mm and the other ‘a’ mm in length, where

and r is the radius of curvature.

2.2.

Main exterior rear-view mirrors (Classes II and III)

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2.2.1.

The dimensions of the reflecting surface must be such that it is possible to inscribe therein:

— a rectangle 40 mm high the base length of which, measured in millimetres, has the value ‘a’;

— a segment which is parallel to the height of the rectangle and the length of which, expressed in

millimetres, has the value ‘b’.

2.2.2.

The minimum values of ‘a’ and ‘b’ are given in the table below:

Class of rear-view mirror

a
[mm]

II

III

b
[mm]

200

70

2.3.

‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirrors (Class IV)

The contours of the reflecting surface must be of simple geometric form and its dimensions such that it
provides, if necessary in conjunction with a Class II exterior mirror, the field of vision specified in
point 5.4 of Annex III.

2.4.

‘Close-proximity’ exterior mirrors (Class V)

The contours of the reflecting surface must be of simple geometric form and its dimensions such that the
mirror provides the field of vision specified in point 5.5 of Annex III.

2.5.

Front mirrors (Class VI)

The contours of the reflecting surface must be of simple geometric form and its dimensions such that the
mirror provides the field of vision specified in point 5.6 of Annex III.

3.

3.1.

Reflecting surface and coefficients of reflection

The reflecting surface of a mirror must be either flat or spherically convex. Exterior mirrors may be
equipped with an additional aspherical part provided that the main mirror fulfils the requirements of the
indirect field of vision.

3.2.

Differences between the radii of curvature of mirrors

3.2.1.

The difference between ri or r'i, and rp at each reference point must not exceed 0,15 r.

3.2.2.

The difference between any of the radii of curvature (rp1, rp2, and rp3) and r must not exceed 0,15 r.

3.2.3.

When r is not less than 3 000 mm, the value of 0,15 r quoted in points 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 is replaced by
0,25 r.

3.3.

Requirements for aspherical parts of mirrors

3.3.1.

Aspherical mirrors shall be of sufficient size and shape to provide useful information to the driver. This
normally means a minimum width of 30 mm at some point.

3.3.2.

The radius of curvature ri of the aspherical part shall not be less than 150 mm.

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3.4.

Value of ‘r’ for spherical mirrors must not be less than:

3.4.1.

1 200 mm for interior rear-view mirrors (Class I);

3.4.2.

1 200 mm for Class II and III main exterior rear-view mirrors;

3.4.3.

300 mm for ‘wide-angle’ exterior mirrors (Class IV) and ‘close-proximity’ exterior mirrors (Class V);

3.4.4.

200 mm for front mirrors (Class VI).

3.5.

The value of the normal coefficient of reflection, as determined according to the method described in
Appendix 1 to this Annex, must be not less than 40 %.

In the case of reflecting surfaces with a changeable degree of reflection, the ‘day’ position must allow the
colours of the signals used for road traffic to be recognised. The value of the normal coefficient of
reflection in the ‘night’ position must be not less than 4 %.

3.6.

The reflecting surface must retain the characteristics laid down in point 3.5 in spite of prolonged
exposure to adverse weather conditions in normal use.

4.

Tests

4.1.

Mirrors shall be subjected to the tests described in point 4.2.

4.1.1.

The test provided for in point 4.2 shall not be required in the case of any exterior mirror of which no
part is less than 2 m from the ground, regardless of the adjustment position, when the vehicle is under a
load corresponding to its maximum technically permissible mass.

This derogation also applies to the attachments of mirrors (attachment plates, arms, swivel joints, etc.)
which are situated less than 2 m from the ground and which do not project beyond the overall width of
the vehicle, measured in the transverse plane passing through the lowest mirror attachments or any other
point forward of this plane if this configuration produces a greater overall width.

In such cases, a description specifying that the mirror must be mounted so as to conform to the
abovementioned conditions for the positioning of its attachments on the vehicle must be provided.

Where advantage is taken of this derogation, the arm shall be indelibly marked with the symbol

and the type-approval certificate shall be endorsed to this effect.

4.2.

Impact test

The test according to this paragraph is not to be carried out for devices integrated in the bodywork of
the vehicle and providing a frontal deflecting area of an angle not more than 45 ° measured in relation
to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, or devices not protruding more than 100 mm measured
beyond the circumscribing bodywork of the vehicle according to 74/483/EEC.

4.2.1.

Description of the test rig

4.2.1.1.

The test rig consists of a pendulum capable of swinging about two horizontal axes at right angles to each
other, one of which is perpendicular to the plane containing the ‘release’ trajectory of the pendulum.

The end of the pendulum comprises a hammer formed by a rigid sphere with a diameter of 165 ± 1 mm
having a 5 mm thick rubber covering of Shore A hardness 50.

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A device is provided which permits determination of the maximum angle assumed by the arm in the
plane of release.

A support firmly fixed to the structure of the pendulum serves to hold the specimens in compliance with
the impact requirements specified in point 4.2.2.6.

Figure 2 gives the dimensions of the test rig and the special design specifications:

4.2.1.2.

The centre of percussion of the pendulum coincides with the centre of the sphere, which forms the
hammer. It is at a distance ‘l’ from the axis of oscillation in the release plane, which is equal to 1 m ±
5 mm. The reduced mass of the pendulum is mo= 6,8 ± 0,05 kilograms. The relationship of ‘mo’ to the
total mass ‘m’ of the pendulum and to the distance ‘d’ between the centre of gravity of the pendulum and
its axis of rotation is expressed in the equation:

4.2.2.

Description of the test

4.2.2.1.

The procedure used to clamp the mirror to the support shall be that recommended by the manufacturer
of the device or, where appropriate, by the vehicle manufacturer.

4.2.2.2.

Positioning of the mirror for the test

4.2.2.2.1. Mirrors shall be positioned on the pendulum impact rig in such a way that the axes which are horizontal
and vertical when the mirror is installed on a vehicle in accordance with the applicant’s mounting
instructions are in a similar position.

4.2.2.2.2. When a mirror is adjustable with respect to the base, the test position shall be that in which any pivoting

device is least likely to operate, within the limits of adjustment provided by the applicant.

4.2.2.2.3. When the mirror has a device for adjusting its distance from the base, the device must be set in the

position in which the distance between the housing and the base is shortest.

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4.2.2.2.4. When the reflecting surface is mobile in the housing, it shall be so adjusted that the upper corner, which
is furthest from the vehicle, is in the position of greatest projection relative to the housing.

4.2.2.3.

Except in the case of test 2 for interior mirrors (see point 4.2.2.6.1), when the pendulum is in a vertical
position, the horizontal and longitudinal vertical planes passing through the centre of the hammer shall
pass through the centre of the reflecting surface as defined in point 1.1.1.10 of Annex I. The longitudinal
direction of oscillation of the pendulum shall be parallel to the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle.

4.2.2.4. When, under the conditions governing adjustment laid down in points 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 parts of the
mirror limit the return of the hammer, the point of impact must be displaced in a direction perpendicular
to the axis of rotation or pivoting in question.

The displacement must be no greater than is strictly necessary for the execution of the test; it must be
limited in such a way that:

— either the sphere delimiting the hammer remains at least tangential to the cylinder as defined in

point 1.4;

— or the point of contact with the hammer is located at least 10 mm from the periphery of the

reflecting surface.

4.2.2.5.

The test consists in allowing the hammer to fall from a height corresponding to a pendulum angle of
60 ° from the vertical so that the hammer strikes the mirror at the moment when the pendulum reaches
the vertical position.

4.2.2.6.

The mirrors are subjected to impact under the following different conditions:

4.2.2.6.1.

Interior mirrors

— Test 1:The points of impact shall be as defined in point 4.2.2.3. The impact must be such that the

hammer strikes the mirror on the reflecting surface side.

— Test 2: Point of impact on the edge of the protective housing, such that the impact produced makes
an angle of 45 ° with the plane of the reflecting surface and is situated in the horizontal plane
passing through the centre of that surface. The impact must occur on the reflecting surface side.

4.2.2.6.2. Exterior mirrors

— Test 1: The point of impact shall be as defined in point 4.2.2.3 or 4.2.2.4. The impact must be such

that the hammer strikes the mirror on the reflecting surface side.

— Test 2: The point of impact shall be as defined in point 4.2.2.3 or 4.2.2.4. The impact must be such

that the hammer strikes the mirror on the side opposite to the reflecting surface.

Where Class II or III rear-view mirrors are fixed to the same mounting as Class IV rear-view mirrors, the
abovementioned tests shall be executed on the lower mirror. Nevertheless, the technical service
responsible for testing may repeat one or both of these tests on the upper mirror if this is less than 2 m
from the ground.

5.

Results of the test

5.1.

5.1.1.

5.1.2.

In the tests described in point 4.2, the pendulum must continue to swing after impact in such a way that
the projection of the position assumed by the arm on the plane of release makes an angle of at least 20 °
with the vertical. The accuracy of measurement of the angle shall be within ± 1 °.

This requirement is not applicable to mirrors stuck to the windscreen, in respect of which the requirement
stipulated in point 5.2 shall apply after the test.

The required angle to the vertical is reduced from 20 ° to 10 ° for all Class II and Class IV rear-view
mirrors and for Class III rear-view mirrors which are attached to the same mounting as Class IV mirrors.

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5.2.

5.3.

5.3.1.

Should the mounting of the mirror break during the tests described in point 4.2 for mirrors stuck to the
windscreen, the part remaining must not project beyond the base by more than 10 mm and the
configuration remaining after the test must satisfy the conditions laid down in point 1.3.

The reflecting surface must not break during the tests described in point 4.2. However breakage of the
reflecting surface will be allowed if one of the following conditions is fulfilled:

The fragments of glass still adhere to the back of the housing or to a surface firmly attached to the
housing; partial separation of the glass from its backing is admissible provided this does not exceed
2,5 mm on either side of the cracks. It is permissible for small splinters to become detached from the
surface of the glass at the point of impact;

5.3.2.

The reflecting surface is made of safety glass.

B.

1.

1.1.

1.2.

DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION OTHER THAN MIRRORS

General requirements

If adjustment by the user is needed, the device for indirect vision shall be adjustable without the use of
tools.

If a device for indirect vision can only render the total prescribed field of vision by scanning the field of
vision, the total process of scanning, rendering and reset to its initial position together shall not take
more than two seconds.

2.

Camera-monitor devices for indirect vision

2.1.

General requirements

2.1.1.

2.1.2.

2.1.3.

When the camera-monitor device for indirect vision is mounted on a plane surface, all parts, irrespective
of the adjustment position of the device which are in potential, static contact with a sphere either
165 mm in diameter in the case of a monitor or 100 mm in diameter in the case of a camera, must have
a radius of curvature ‘c’ of not less than 2,5 mm.

Edges of fixing holes or recesses of which the diameter or longest diagonal is less than 12 mm are exempt
from the radius requirements of point 2.1.1 provided that they are blunted.

For parts of the camera and the monitor which are made of a material with a Shore A hardness of less
than 60 and which are mounted on a rigid support, the requirements of point 2.1.1 shall only apply to
the support.

2.2.

Functional requirements

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

The camera should function well under low sunlight conditions. The camera shall provide a luminance
contrast of at least 1:3 under low sun condition in a region outside the part of the image where the light
source is reproduced (condition as defined in EN 12368:8.4). The light source shall illuminate the camera
with 40 000 lx. The angle between the normal of the sensor plane and the line connecting the midpoint
of the sensor and the light source shall be 10 °.

The monitor shall render a minimum contrast under various light conditions as specified by draft
international standard ISO/DIS 15008 [2].

It shall be possible to adjust the average luminance of the monitor either manually or automatically to
the ambient conditions.

2.2.4.

The measurements for the luminance contrast shall be carried out according to ISO/DIS 15008.

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3.

Other devices for indirect vision

It has to be proved that the device meets the following requirements:

3.1.

3.2.

The device shall perceive the visual spectrum and shall always render this image without the need for
interpretation into the visual spectrum.

The functionality shall be guaranteed under the circumstances of use in which the system shall be put
into service. Depending on the technology used in obtaining images and presenting them point 2.2 shall
be entirely or partly applicable. In other cases this can be achieved by establishing and demonstrating by
means of system sensitivity analogous to point 2.2 that a function is ensured that is comparable to or
better than what is required for and by demonstrating that a functionality is guaranteed that is equivalent
or better than that required for mirror- or camera-monitor devices for indirect vision.

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Appendix 1

Procedure for determining the radius of curvature ‘r’ of the reflecting surface of a mirror

1.

Measurement

1.1.

Equipment

A ‘spherometer’ similar to the one described in Figure 3 having the indicated distances between the tracing
pin of the dial gauge and the fixed legs of the bar is used.

1.2. Measuring points

1.2.1. The principal radii of curvature shall be measured at three points situated as close as possible to positions at
one-third, one-half and two-thirds of the distance along the arc of the reflecting surface passing through the
centre of this surface and parallel to segment b, or of the arc passing through the centre of the reflecting
surface which is perpendicular to it if this arc is the longer.

1.2.2. Where, owing to the size of the reflecting surface, it is impossible to obtain measurements in the directions
defined in point 1.1.1.5 of Annex I, the technical services responsible for the tests may take measurements at
the said point in two perpendicular directions as close as possible to those prescribed above.

2.

Calculation of the radius of curvature ‘r’

‘r’ expressed in mm is calculated from the formula:

where:

rp1 :

rp2 :

rp3 :

the radius of curvature at the first measuring point,

the radius of curvature at the second measuring point,

the radius of curvature at the third measuring point.

Figure 3: spherometer

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Appendix 2

Test method for determining reflectivity

1.

DEFINITIONS

1.1. CIE standard illuminate A (1): Colorimetric illuminate, respecting the full radiator at T68 = 2 855,6 K.

1.2. CIE standard source A (1): Gas-filled tungsten filament lamp operating at a correlated colour temperature of

T68= 2 855,6 K.

1.3. CIE 1931 standard colorimetric observer (1): Receptor of radiation whose colorimetric characteristics correspond
(λ) (see table).

to the spectral tristimulus values

(λ),

(λ),

1.4. CIE spectral tristimulus values (1): Tristimulus values of the spectral components of an equi-energy spectrum in

the CIE (XYZ) system.

1.5. Photopic vision (1): Vision by the normal eye when it is adapted to levels of luminance of at least several cd/m2.

2.

APPARATUS

2.1. General

The apparatus shall consist of a light source, a holder for the test sample, a receiver unit with a photodetector
and an indicating meter (see Figure 4), and means of eliminating the effects of extraneous light.

The receiver may incorporate a light-integrating sphere to facilitate measuring the reflectance of non-flat
(convex) mirrors (see Figure 5).

2.2. Spectral characteristics of light source and receiver

The light source shall consist of a CIE standard source A and associated optics to provide a near-collimated
light beam. A voltage stabiliser is recommended in order to maintain a fixed lamp voltage during instrument
operation.

The receiver shall have a photodetector with a spectral response proportional to the photopic luminosity
function of the CIE (1931) standard colorimetric observer (see table). Any other combination of illuminate-
filter-receptor giving the overall equivalent of CIE standard illuminate A and photopic vision may be used.
When an integrating sphere is used in the receiver, the interior surface of the sphere shall be coated with a matt
(diffusive) spectrally non-selective white coating.

2.3. Geometrical conditions

The angle of the incident beam (θ) should preferably be 0,44 ± 0,09 rad (25 ± 5 °) from the perpendicular to
the test surface and shall not exceed the upper limit of the tolerance (i.e. 0,53 rad or 30 °). The axis of the
receptor shall make an angle (θ) with this perpendicular equal to that of the incident beam (see Figure 4). The
incident beam upon arrival at the test surface shall have a diameter of not less than 13 mm (0,5 in.). The
reflected beam shall not be wider than the sensitive area of the photodetector, shall not cover less than 50 % of
such area, and as nearly as possible shall cover the same area segment as used during instrument calibration.

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When an integrating sphere is used in the receiver section, the sphere shall have a minimum diameter of
127 mm (5 in.). The sample and incident beam apertures in the sphere wall shall be of such a size as to admit
the entire incident and reflected light beams. The photodetector shall be so located as not to receive direct light
from either the incident or the reflected beam.

2.4. Electrical characteristics of the photodetector-indicator unit

The photodetector output as read on the indicating meter shall be a linear function of the light intensity of the
photosensitive area. Means (electrical and/or optical) shall be provided to facilitate zeroing and calibration
adjustments. Such means shall not affect the linearity or the spectral characteristics of the instrument. The
accuracy of the receptor-indicator unit shall be within ± 2 % of full scale, or ± 10 % of the magnitude of the
reading, whichever is the smaller.

2.5. Sample holder

The mechanism shall be capable of locating the test sample so that the axes of the source arm and receptor
intersect at the reflecting surface. The reflecting surface may lie within or at either face of the mirror sample,
depending on whether it is a first-surface, second-surface or prismatic ‘flip’-type mirror.

3.

PROCEDURE

3.1. Direct calibration method

In the direct calibration method, air is used as the reference standard. This method is applicable for those
instruments, which are so constructed as to permit calibration at the 100 % point by swinging the receiver to a
position directly on the axis of the light source (see Figure 4).

It may be desired in some cases (such as when measuring low-reflectivity surfaces) to use an intermediate
calibration point (between 0 and 100 % on the scale) with this method. In these cases, a neutral density filter of
known transmittance shall be inserted in the optical path, and the calibration control shall then be adjusted
until the meter reads the percentage transmission of the neutral density filter. This filter shall be removed before
reflectivity measurements are performed.

3.2.

Indirect calibration method

The indirect calibration method is applicable in the case of instruments with fixed source and receiver geometry.
A properly calibrated and maintained reflectance standard is required. This reference standard should preferably
be a flat mirror with a reflectance value as near as possible to that of the test samples.

3.3. Flat mirror measurement

The reflectance of flat mirror samples can be measured on instruments employing either the direct or the
indirect calibration method. The reflectance value is read directly from the indicating meter.

3.4. Non-flat (convex) mirror measurement

Measurement of the reflectance of non-flat (convex) mirrors requires the use of instruments which incorporate
an integrating sphere in the receiver unit (see Figure 5). If the instrument-indicating meter indicates ne divisions
with a standard mirror of E % reflectance, then, with a mirror of unknown reflectance, nx divisions will
correspond to a reflectance of X %, in accordance with the formula:

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Figure 4: Generalised reflectometer showing experimental set-ups for the two calibration methods

Figure 5: Generalised reflectometer, incorporating an integrating sphere in the receiver

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Spectral tristimulus values for the CIE 1931 standard colorimetric observer (1)

This table is taken from CIE publication 50 (45) (1970)

λ
nm

380
390

400
410
420
430
440

450
460
470
480
490

500
510
520
530
540

550
560
570
580
590

600
610
620
630
640

650
660
670
680
690

700
710
720
730
740

750
760
770
780

(λ)

0,0014
0,0042

0,0143
0,0435
0,1344
0,2839
0,3483

0,3362
0,2908
0,1954
0,0956
0,0320

0,0049
0,0093
0,0633
0,1655
0,2904

0,4334
0,5945
0,7621
0,9163
1,0263

1,0622
1,0026
0,8544
0,6424
0,4479

0,2835
0,1649
0,0874
0,0468
0,0227

0,0114
0,0058
0,0029
0,0014
0,0007

0,0003
0,0002
0,0001
0,0000

(λ)

0,0000
0,0001

0,0004
0,0012
0,0040
0,0116
0,0230

0,0380
0,0600
0,0910
0,1390
0,2080

0,3230
0,5030
0,7100
0,8620
0,9540

0,9950
0,9950
0,9520
0,8700
0,7570

0,6310
0,5030
0,3810
0,2650
0,1750

0,1070
0,0610
0,0320
0,0170
0,0082

0,0041
0,0021
0,0010
0,0005
0,0002 (*)

0,0001
0,0001
0,0000
0,0000

(λ)

0,0065
0,0201

0,0679
0,2074
0,6456
1,3856
1,7471

1,7721
1,6692
1,2876
0,8130
0,4652

0,2720
0,1582
0,0782
0,0422
0,0203

0,0087
0,0039
0,0021
0,0017
0,0011

0,0008
0,0003
0,0002
0,0000
0,0000

0,0000
0,0000
0,0000
0,0000
0,0000

0,0000
0,0000
0,0000
0,0000
0,0000

0,0000
0,0000
0,0000
0,0000

(*) Changed in 1966 (from 3 to 2)

(1) Abridged table. The values of

(λ) = V(λ) are rounded off to four decimal places.

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ANNEX III

REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE FITTING OF MIRRORS AND OTHER DEVICES FOR INDIRECT
VISION TO VEHICLES

General

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

Mirrors and other devices for indirect vision must be fitted in such a way that the mirror or other device
does not move so as significantly to change the field of vision as measured or vibrate to an extent which
would cause the driver to misinterpret the nature of the image perceived.

The conditions laid down in item 1.1 must be maintained when the vehicle is moving at speeds of up to
80 % of its maximum design speed, but not exceeding 150 km/h.

The fields of vision defined below shall be established using ambinocular vision, the eyes being at the
‘driver’s ocular points’ as defined in Annex I, point 1.1.1.12. The fields of vision shall be determined when
the vehicle is in running order as defined in Directive 97/27/EC, Annex I, point 2.5. They shall be
established through windows which have a total light transmission factor of at least 70 % measured normal
to the surface.

Mirrors

2.

Number

2.1.

Minimum number of compulsory mirrors

2.1.1.

The fields of vision prescribed in point 5 shall be obtained from the minimum number on mandatory
mirrors set out in the following table. Where the presence of a mirror is not requested on a mandatory
base, this means that no other system for indirect vision can be requested on a mandatory base.

Vehicle category

Interior mirror

Interior mirror
Class I

Main mirror (large)
Class II

Main mirror (small)
Class III

Wide-angle mirror
Class IV

Close-proximity mirror
Class V

Front mirror
Class VI

Exterior mirrors

M1

Compulsory

Optional

Compulsory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Unless a mirror would not
provide rearward vision (as
defined in item 5.1 An-
nex III)

Optional

If the mirror does not pro-
vide rearward vision

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side. Class II mirrors may
be fitted as an alternative.

One on the driver’s side
and/or one on the passen-
ger’s side

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side (both must be fitted at
least 2 m above the ground)

(must be fitted at least 2 m
above the ground)

M2

Optional

Compulsory

Not permitted

Optional

Optional

Optional

(no requirements for the
field of view)

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

One on the driver’s side
and/or one on the passen-
ger’s side

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side (both must be fitted at
least 2 m above the ground)

(must be fitted at least 2 m
above the ground)

M3

Optional

Compulsory

Not permitted

Optional

Optional

Optional

(no requirements for the
field of view)

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

One on the driver’s side
and/or one on the passen-
ger’s side

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side (both must be fitted at
least 2 m above the ground)

(must be fitted at least 2 m
above the ground)

N1

Compulsory

Optional

Compulsory

Optional

Optional

Optional

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If the mirror does not pro-
vide rearward vision

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side. Class II mirrors may
be fitted as an alternative.

One on the driver’s side
and/or one on the passen-
ger’s side

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and one on the passenger’s
side (both must be fitted at
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Interior mirror

Interior mirror
Class I

Main mirror (large)
Class II

Main mirror (small)
Class III

Wide-angle mirror
Class IV

Close-proximity mirror
Class V

Front mirror
Class VI

Exterior mirrors

N2 ≤ 7,5 t

Optional

Compulsory

Not permitted

Optional

Optional

Optional

(no requirements for the
field of view)

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

One on the passenger’s side One front mirror (must be
fitted at least 2 m above the
one on the driver’s side
(both must be fitted at least
ground)
2 m above the ground)

N2 > 7,5 t

Optional

Compulsory

Not permitted

Compulsory

(no requirements for the
field of view)

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

N3

Optional

Compulsory

Not permitted

Compulsory

(no requirements for the
field of view)

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

One on the driver’s side
and one on the passenger’s
side

Compulsory, see An-
nex III items 3.7 and 5.5.5

Compulsory, see An-
nex III item 2.1.2

One on the passenger’s side One front mirror (must be
fitted at least 2 m above the
ground)

Optional

One on the driver’s side
(both must be fitted at least
2 m above the ground)

Compulsory, see An-
nex III items 3.7 and 5.5.5

Compulsory, see An-
nex III item 2.1.2.

One on the passenger’s side One front mirror (must be
fitted at least 2 m above the
ground)

Optional

One on the driver’s side
(both must be fitted at least
2 m above the ground)

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2.1.2.

In case the described field of vision of a front mirror prescribed in point 5.6 can be obtained by another
device for indirect vision that is approved according to Annex II, part B and that is installed according to
this Annex, this device can be used instead of a mirror.

In case a camera/monitor device is used the monitor must exclusively show the field of vision prescribed
in point 5.6 while the vehicle is moving forward with a speed up to 30 km/h. In case the vehicle is moving
with higher speed or moving backwards the monitor can be used to display the field of vision of other
cameras mounted to the vehicle.

2.2.

The provisions of this Directive do not apply to the surveillance mirrors defined in point 1.1.1.3 of
Annex I. Nevertheless, the exterior surveillance mirrors must be mounted at least 2 m above the ground
when the vehicle is under a load corresponding to its maximum technical permissible mass.

3.

Position

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

3.5.

3.6.

3.7.

Mirrors must be so placed that the driver, when sitting on the driving seat in a normal driving position, has
a clear view of the road to the rear, side(s) or front of the vehicle.

Exterior mirrors shall be visible through the side windows or through the portion of the windscreen that is
swept by the windscreen wiper. Nevertheless, for design reasons, this last provision (i.e. the provisions
relating the cleaned part of the windscreen) shall not apply to:

— exterior mirrors on the passenger side of vehicles of categories M2 and M3;

— Class VI mirrors.

In the case of any vehicle, which is in chassis/cab form when the field of vision is measured, the minimum
and maximum body widths shall be stated by the manufacturer and, if necessary, simulated by dummy
headboards. All vehicles and mirror configurations taken into consideration during the tests shall be shown
on the EC type-approval certificate for a vehicle with regard to the installation of mirrors (see Appendix 4
to Annex I).

The prescribed exterior mirror on the driver’s side of the vehicle must be so located that an angle of not
more than 55 ° is formed between the vertical longitudinal median plane of the vehicle and the vertical
plane passing through the centre of the mirror and through the centre of the straight line 65 mm long
which joins the driver’s two ocular points.

Mirrors must not project beyond the external bodywork of the vehicle substantially more than is necessary
to comply with the requirements concerning fields of vision laid down in point 5.

Where the lower edge of an exterior mirror is less than 2 m above the ground when the vehicle is loaded
to its technically permissible maximum laden mass, this mirror must not project more than 250 mm
beyond the overall width of the vehicle measured without mirrors.

Class V and Class VI mirrors shall be mounted on vehicles in such a way that, regardless of their position
after adjustment, no part of these mirrors or their holders is less than 2 m from the ground when the
vehicle is under a load corresponding to its technically permissible maximum laden mass.

These mirrors shall not, however, be mounted on vehicles the cab height of which is such as to prevent
compliance with this requirement. In this case an other device for indirect vision is not required.

3.8.

Subject to the requirements of points 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7, mirrors may project beyond the permissible
maximum widths of vehicles.

4.

Adjustment

4.1.

The interior mirror must be capable of being adjusted by the driver from his driving position.

4.2.

The exterior mirror situated on the driver’s side must be capable of being adjusted from inside the vehicle
while the door is closed, although the window may be open. The mirror may, however, be locked in
position from the outside.

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4.3.

The requirements of point 4.2 do not apply to exterior mirrors which, after having been knocked out of
alignment, can be returned to their former position without the need for adjustment.

5.

Fields of vision

5.1.

Interior rear-view mirror (Class I)

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a 20 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the
road centred on the vertical longitudinal median plane of the vehicle and extending from 60 m behind the
driver’s ocular points (Figure 6) to the horizon.

Figure 6: Field of vision of Class I mirror

5.2.

Main exterior rear-view mirrors Class II

5.2.1.

Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver’s side

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a 5 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the
road, which is bounded by a plane which is parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing
through the outermost point of the vehicle on the driver’s side of the vehicle and extends from 30 m
behind the driver’s ocular points to the horizon.

In addition, the road must be visible to the driver over a width of 1 m, which is bounded by a plane parallel
to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle starting
from a point 4 m behind the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points (see Figure 7).

5.2.2.

Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger’s side

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a 5 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the
road, which is bounded on the passenger’s side by a plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane
of the vehicle and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle on the passenger’s side and which
extends from 30 m behind the driver’s ocular points to the horizon.

In addition, the road must be visible to the driver over a width of 1 m, which is bounded by a plane parallel
to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle starting
from a point 4 m behind the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points (see Figure 7).

Figure 7: Field of vision of Class II mirrors

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5.3.

Main exterior rear-view mirrors Class III

5.3.1.

Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver’s side

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a 4 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the
road, which is bounded by a plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through
the outermost point of the vehicle on the driver’s side of the vehicle and extends from 20 m behind the
driver’s ocular points to the horizon (see Figure 8).

In addition, the road must be visible to the driver over a width of 1 m, which is bounded by a plane parallel
to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle starting
from a point 4 m behind the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points.

5.3.2.

Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger’s side

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a 4 m wide flat, horizontal portion of the
road which is bounded by a plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane passing through the
outermost point of the vehicle on the passenger’s side and which extends from 20 m behind the driver’s
ocular points to the horizon (see Figure 8).

In addition, the road must be visible to the driver over a width of 1 m which is bounded by a plane which
is parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle
starting from a point 4 m behind the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points.

Figure 8: Field of vision of Class III mirrors

5.4.

‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror (Class IV)

5.4.1.

‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror on the driver’s side

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a 15 m-wide, flat, horizontal portion of the
road, which is bounded by a plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane of the vehicle and
passing through the outermost point of the vehicle on the driver’s side and which extends from at least 10
to 25 m behind the driver’s ocular points.

In addition, the road must be visible to the driver over a width of 4,5 m, which is bounded by a plane
parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle
starting from a point 1,5 m behind the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points (see
Figure 9).

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5.4.2.

‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror on the passenger’s side

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a 15 m-wide, flat, horizontal portion of the
road, which is bounded by a plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane of the vehicle and
passing through the outermost point of the vehicle on the passenger’s side and which extends from at least
10 to 25 m behind the driver’s ocular points.

In addition, the road must be visible to the driver over a width of 4,5 m, which is bounded by a plane
parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle
starting from a point 1,5 m behind the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points (see
Figure 9).

Figure 9: Field of vision of Class IV wide-angle mirrors

5.5.

‘Close-proximity’ exterior mirror (Class V)

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see a flat horizontal portion of the road along the side
of the vehicle, bounded by the following vertical planes (see Figures 10a and 10b):

5.5.1.

the plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane of the vehicle which passes through the
outermost point of the vehicle cab on the passenger’s side;

5.5.2.

in the transverse direction, the parallel plane passing at a distance of 2 m in front of the plane mentioned
in point 5.5.1;

5.5.3.

to the rear, the plane parallel to the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points and situated at
a distance of 1,75 m behind that plane;

5.5.4.

to the front, the plane parallel to the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular points and situated
at a distance of 1 m in front of that plane. If the vertical transverse plane passing through the leading edge
of the vehicle bumper is less than 1 m in front of the vertical plane passing through the driver’s ocular
points, the field of vision shall be limited to that plane.

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5.5.5.

In case the field of vision described in Figures 10a and 10b can be perceived through the combination of
the field of vision from a Class IV wide-angle mirror and that of a Class VI front mirror, the installation of
a Class V close proximity mirror is not compulsory.

Figures 10a and 10b: Field of vision of Class V close-proximity mirror

5.6.

Front mirror (Class VI)

5.6.1.

The field of vision must be such that the driver can see at least a flat horizontal portion of the road, which
is bounded by:

— one traverse vertical plane through the outermost point of the front of the vehicle-cab

— one traverse vertical plane 2 000 mm in front of the vehicle

— one longitudinal vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal vertical median plane going though the

outermost side of the vehicle at the driver’s side and

— one longitudinal vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal vertical median plane 2 000 mm outside

the outermost side of the vehicle opposite to the driver’s side.

The front of this field of vision opposite to the driver’s side may be rounded off with a radius of 2 000 mm
(see Figure 11).

The provisions for front mirrors are compulsory for forward-controlled (as defined in Directive 70/156/
EEC, Annex I(a), footnote (Z)) vehicles of categories N2 > 7,5 t and N3.

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If vehicles of these categories with other construction characteristics regarding the bodywork cannot fulfil
the requirements by using a front mirror, a camera/monitor device shall be used. If either of these options
do not provide the adequate field of vision then any other device for indirect vision shall be used. This
device must be able to detect an object of 50 cm height and with a diameter of 30 cm within the field
defined in Figure 11.

Figure 11: Field of vision of Class VI front mirror

5.6.2.

However, if the driver can see, taking into account the obstructions by the A-pillars, a straight line 300 mm
in front of the vehicle at a height of 1 200 mm above the road surface and which is situated between a
longitudinal vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal vertical median plane going through the outermost
side of the vehicle at the driver’s side and a longitudinal vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal vertical
median plane 900 mm outside the outermost side of the vehicle opposite to the driver’s side, a front mirror
of class VI is not mandatory.

5.7.

In the case of mirrors consisting of several reflecting surfaces which are either of a different curvature or
make an angle with each other, at least one of the reflecting surfaces must provide the field of vision and
have the dimensions (see point 2.2.2 of Annex II) specified for the class to which they belong.

5.8.

Obstructions

5.8.1.

Interior rear-view mirror (Class I)

The field of vision may be reduced by the presence of headrest and devices such as, in particular, sun visors,
rear windscreen wipers, heating elements and stop lamp of category S3 or by components of bodywork
such as window columns of rear split doors, provided that all these devices together do not obscure more
than 15 per cent of the prescribed field of vision when projected onto a vertical plane perpendicular to the
longitudinal median plane of the vehicle. The degree of obstruction shall be measured with the headrests
adjusted to their lowest possible position and with the sun visors folded back.

5.8.2.

Exterior mirrors (Classes II, III, IV, V and VI)

In the fields of vision specified above, obstruction due to the bodywork and some of its components, such
as other mirrors, door handles, outline marker lights, direction indicators and rear bumpers, as well as
reflective-surface cleaning components, shall not be taken into account if they are responsible for a total
obstruction of less than 10 % of the specified field of vision.

5.9.

Test procedure

The field of vision shall be determined by placing powerful light sources at the ocular points and examining
the light reflected on the vertical monitoring screen. Other equivalent methods may be used.

Devices for indirect vision other than mirrors

6.

A device for indirect vision shall give such performances that a critical object can be observed within the
described field of vision, taking into account the critical perception.

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7.

8.

9.

10.

Obstruction of the driver’s direct view caused by the installation of a device for indirect vision shall be
restricted to a minimum.

For the determination of the detection distance in case of camera-monitor devices for indirect vision, the
procedure of the Appendix to this Annex shall be applied.

Installation requirements for the monitor

The viewing direction of the monitor shall roughly be the same direction as the one for the main mirror.

Vehicles of category M2 and M3 and complete or completed vehicles of categories N2>7,5 t and N3 having
a special bodywork for refuse collection may be equipped on the rear part of their bodywork with a device
for indirect vision other than a mirror in order to ensure the following field of vision.

10.1.

The field of vision (see figure 12) must be such that the driver can see at least a flat horizontal portion of
the road, which is bounded by:

— a vertical plane aligned on the furthest rear point of the complete vehicle and perpendicular to the

longitudinal vertical median plane of the vehicle;

— a vertical plane which is parallel to and positioned 2 000 mm to the rear of the previous plane (with

respect to the rear of the vehicle);

— two longitudinal vertical planes defined at the outermost sides of the vehicle and which are parallel

to the longitudinal vertical median plane of the vehicle.

10.2.

If vehicles of these categories cannot fulfil the requirements of point 10.1 by using a camera/monitor
device, other devices for indirect vision can be used. In this case the device must be able to detect an object
of 50 cm height and with a diameter of 30 cm within the field defined in point 10.1.

Figure 12: Field of vision of rear devices for indirect vision

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Appendix

Calculation of the detection distance

1.

CAMERA MONITOR DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION

1.1.

Resolution threshold of a camera

The resolution threshold of a camera is defined by the formula:

where:

ωc:

βc:

Nc:

resolution threshold of the camera (arc-min)

angle of vision of the camera (°)

number of video lines of the camera

The manufacturer shall supply the values for βc and Nc.

1.2.

Determination of the critical viewing distance of the monitor

For a monitor having certain dimensions and properties, a distance to the monitor can be calculated within
which the detection distance is dependent only on the performances of the camera. This critical viewing
distance rm,c is defined by:

where:

rm,c :

Hm:

Nm:

ωeye:

critical viewing distance (m)

height of the monitor image (m)

number of video lines of the monitor (-)

resolution threshold of the observer (minutes of arch)

The number 60 is for conversion from minutes of arches to degrees.

The manufacturer shall supply the values for Hm and Nm.

ωeye = 1

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1.3.

Determination of the detection distance

1.3.1.

Maximum detection distance within the critical viewing distance where, due to the installation, the distance
eye-monitor is less than the critical viewing distance, the maximum attainable detection distance shall be
defined by:

where:

rd:

Do :

f :

detection distance [m]

diameter of the object [m]

threshold increasing factor

ωc, βc and Nc according to item 1.1

D0= 0,8 m

f = 8

1.3.2.

Detection distance greater than the critical viewing distance. Where, due to the installation, the distance
eye-monitor is more than the critical viewing distance, the maximum obtainable detection distance shall
be defined:

where:

rm:

Dm:

Nm:

viewing distance to the monitor (m)

diagonal of the monitor screen (inch)

number of video lines of the monitor (-)

βc and Nc according to point 1.1

Nm and ωeye according to point 1.2

2.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Based on the installation conditions, a determination shall be made to discover whether the entire device
can still satisfy the functional requirements listed in Annex II, especially the glare correction, the maximum
and the minimum luminance of the monitor. It shall also be determined the degree to which the glare
correction will be addressed and the angle at which sunlight can strike a monitor and these shall be
compared to the corresponding measuring results from the system measurements.

This can be based on either a CAD-generated model, a determination of the angles of light for the device
when mounted on the relevant vehicle, or by carrying out relevant measurements on the relevant vehicle
as described in Annex II, part B, point 3.2.

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ANNEX IV

CORRELATION TABLE PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 6

Directive 71/127/EEC as amended

This Directive

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Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4

Article 5

Article 6

Article 7

Article 8

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Article 9

Article 10

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Article 11

Annex I

Appendix 1 to Annex I

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—

—

—

—

Appendix 2 to Annex I

Annex II

—

Appendix 1 to Annex II

—

Appendix 2 to Annex II

Appendix 3 to Annex II

Annex III

—

Appendix to Annex III

—

—

Article 1

Article 2

—

—

—

—

—

—

Article 3

—

Article 4

—

Article 5

Article 6

Article 7

Article 8

Annex I

Appendix 1 to Annex II

Appendix 1 to Annex I

Appendix 2 to Annex I

Appendix 3 to Annex I

Appendix 4 to Annex I

Appendix 5 to Annex I

Appendix 6 to Annex I

Annex II, A

Annex II, B

Appendix 1 to Annex II

Appendix 2 to Annex II

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Annex I and Appendix 5 to Annex I

Appendix 2 to Annex I

Annex III

Appendix to Annex III

Appendix 4 to Annex I

Annex IV