Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02688:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02688
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 7641–10709

occupants or by 'Head Restraints'.
14.2.2.2.                    Mounting
14.2.2.2.1.              The mirror mounting shall provide a stable support for the mirror, and shall provide for adjustment by tilting in both horizontal and vertical directions.
14.2.2.2.2.              If the minor is in the 'Head Impact Area', the mounting shall deflect, collapse or break away without leaving sharp edges when the reflective surface of the mirror is subjected to a force of not more than 400 N in any 'Forward' direction that is not more than 45 degrees from the 'Forward longitudinal direction.
14.2.3.                          External Rear Vision Mirrors
14.2.3.1.                    Driver's Side
14.2.3.1.1.              Field of View - An external minor shall be installed that provides all drivers (with eyes located by the '95th Percentile Eye Ellipses' tangent contours) with a view of a level road surface extending to the horizon from a line perpendicular to a plane tangential to the driver's side of the vehicle at the widest point and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, extending 2.4 metres out from the tangential plane 11 metres behind the driver's eyes with the `Seat' in the rearmost position. The line of sight may be partially obscured by rear body or wheel guard contours.
14.2.3.1.2.              Mounting - The mirror mounting shall provide a stable support for the mirror and neither the mirror nor the mounting shall protrude further than the widest part of the vehicle body, except to the extent necessary to produce a field of view meeting the requirements of Clause 14.2.3.1.1. The mirror shall not be obscured by the unwiped portion of the windscreen, and shall be adjustable from the driver's seating position. The mirror and mounting shall be free of sharp points or edges that could contribute to pedestrian injury.

14.2.3.2.                    Passenger's Side - Where a left-hand  external mirror is provided in compliance with Clause 14.2.1 its mounting shall provide a stable support for the mirror.  The mirror and mount shall be free of sharp points or edges that could contribute to pedestrian injury. The mirror need not be adjustable from the driver's seating position.
14.2.4.                          Mirror Construction - The reflectance value of the reflective film employed shall be at least 35 percent.  If a mirror is of the selective position prismatic type, the reflectance value in the night driving position shall be least 4 percent.
14.3.                                TEST PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLE CATEGORIES MA; MB; MC; and MD1 ONLY
14.3.1.                          Reflectance shall be determined in accordance with SAE document J964 'Test Procedure for Determining Reflectivity of Rearview Mirror" June 1966.
14.3.2.                          The horizontal angle is measured from the projected eye point rather than the plane of the mirror.
14.4.                                REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE CATEGORIES MD2; MD3; ME; AND N-GROUP VEHICLES ONLY
14.4.1.                          There shall be