Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00147:body:0:p11
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provided that they are blunted.

       6.1.1.6. The device for the attachment of mirrors to the vehicle shall be so designed that a cylinder with a 70 mm radius (50 mm in the case of an L-category vehicle), 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.

       6.1.1.7. The parts of exterior mirrors referred to in paragraphs 6.1.1.2. and 6.1.1.3. above which are made of a material with a Shore A hardness not exceeding 60 are exempt from the relevant provisions.

       6.1.1.8. 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 paragraphs 6.1.1.2. and 6.1.1.3. above shall only apply to the support.

       6.1.2. Special specifications

       6.1.2.1. Dimensions

       6.1.2.1.1. Interior rear-view mirrors (Class I)

       The dimensions of the reflecting surface shall 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.

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

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

       (a) A rectangle 40 mm high the base length of which, measured in millimetres, has the value "a";

       (b) A segment which is parallel to the height of the rectangle and the length of which, expressed in millimetres, has the value "b".

       6.1.2.1.2.2. The minimum values of "a" and "b" are given in the table below:

       Class of rear-view mirror         a (mm)         b (mm)

       II                                               200

       III                                              70

       6.1.2.1.3. "Wide-angle" exterior mirrors (Class IV)

       The contours of the reflecting surface shall 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 paragraph 15.2.4.4. of this Regulation.

       6.1.2.1.4. "Close-proximity" exterior mirrors (Class V)

        The contours of the reflecting surface shall be of simple geometric form and its dimensions such that the mirror provides the field of vision specified in paragraph 15.2.4.5. of this Regulation.

       6.1.2.1.5. Front mirrors (Class VI)

        The contours of the reflecting surface shall be of simple geometric form and its dimensions such that the mirror provides the field of vision specified in paragraph 15.2.4.6. of this Regulation.

        6.1.2.1.6. Mirrors for category L vehicles with bodywork (Class VII)

        6.1.2.1.6.1. "Main" exterior mirrors (Class VII)

        The minimum dimensions of the reflecting surface shall be such that: