Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00147:body:0:p25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00147
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Character Range: 101850–105635

of direct view and indirect vision devices (of Classes IV, V, VI).

       15.2.1.1.2. In case the described field of vision of a front mirror prescribed in paragraph 15.2.4.6. below and/or a close proximity mirror described in paragraph 15.2.4.5. below can be obtained by another device for indirect vision that is approved according to paragraph 6.2. of this Regulation and that is installed according to paragraph 15. above, this device can be used instead of the relevant mirror or mirrors.

        In case a camera/monitor device is used, the monitor shall exclusively show:

       (a) The field of vision prescribed in paragraph 15.2.4.5. below when the close proximity mirror has been substituted;

       (b) The field of vision prescribed in paragraph 15.2.4.6. below when the front mirror has been substituted while the vehicle is moving forward with a speed of up to 10 km/h; or

       (c) Simultaneously the fields of vision prescribed in paragraphs 15.2.4.5. and 15.2.4.6. below when the close proximity mirror and the front mirror have been substituted. In the case where the vehicle is moving forward at a higher speed than 10 km/h or moving backwards, the monitor may be used for other information, provided that the field of vision prescribed in paragraph 15.2.4.5. below is permanently displayed.

       15.2.1.1.3. Rear view mirrors required for L-category vehicles with body work

Category of vehicle                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Interior mirror  Main exterior mirror(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (Class I)        (Classes III and VII)
L category motor vehicles fitted with bodywork which partly or wholly encloses the driver                                                                                                                                                                   11               1, if there is an interior mirror;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2, if there is not an interior mirror
1 No interior rear-view mirror is required if the visibility conditions referred to in paragraph 15.2.5.4.1. below cannot be met. In this case two exterior rear-view mirrors are required, one on the left and one on the right hand side of the vehicle.

       Where a single exterior rear view mirror is fitted this shall be located on the left hand side of the vehicle in those countries where the traffic drives on the right and on the right hand side of the vehicle in those countries where the traffic drives on the left.

       15.2.1.1.4. Optional rear-view mirrors for L-category vehicles

       The fitting of an exterior rear-view mirror on the side of the vehicle opposite to that of the mandatory rear-view mirror referred to in paragraph 15.2.1.1.3. above, is permissible. The rear-view mirror shall meet the requirements of this Regulation.

       15.2.1.2. The provisions of this Regulation do not apply to the surveillance mirrors defined in paragraph 2.1.1.3. of this Regulation. Nevertheless, the exterior surveillance mirrors shall be mounted at least 2 m above the ground when the vehicle is under a load corresponding to its maximum technical permissible mass.