Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02688:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02688
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 3647–7947

car                      MA                                             M1                     1 July 1988               Nil
Forward-control passenger vehicle  MB                                             M1                     1 July 1988               Nil
Off-road passenger vehicle         MC                                             M1                     1 July 1988               Nil
Light omnibus                      MD                                             M2
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and up to 12 seats         MD1                                           1 July 1988             Nil
                                   up to 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and more than 12 seats     MD2                                           1 July 1988             Nil
                                   over 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'        MD3                                           1 July 1988             Nil
                                   over 4.5 tonnes and up to 5 tonnes 'GVM'          MD4                                           1 July 1988             Nil
Heavy omnibus                      ME                                             M3                     1 July 1988               Nil
Light goods vehicle                NA                                             N1                     1 July 1988               Nil
Medium goods vehicle               NB                                             N2
                                   over 3.5 tonnes up to 4.5 tonnes 'GVM'            NB1                                           1 July 1988             Nil
                                   over 4.5 tonnes up to 12 tonnes 'GVM'             NB2                                           1 July 1988             Nil
Heavy goods vehicle                NC                                             N3                     1 July 1988               Nil
Very light trailer                 TA                                             O1                     Not Applicable
Light trailer                      TB                                             O2                     Not Applicable
Medium trailer                     TC                                             O3                     Not Applicable
Heavy trailer                      TD                                             O4                     Not Applicable

14.1.                                DEFINITIONS
         Refer to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.
14.2.                                REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE CATEGORIES MA; MB; MC; and MD1 ONLY

         Any mirror fitted to a vehicle and intended to provide the driver with a view of following or overtaking vehicles shall be designed with a flat reflecting surface

14.2.1.                          An external mirror complying with. the requirements of Clause 14.2.3 shall be fitted on the driver's side of the vehicle. An internal rear vision mirror shall also be provided except where the design of the motor vehicle does not provide for internal rear vision. In any case where the requirements of Clause 14.2.2 are not met the vehicle shall be equipped with a passenger's side external rear vision mirror complying with Clause 14.2.3.2.
14.2.2.                          Internal Rear Vision Mirrors
14.2.2.1.                    Field of view - A internal mirror shall be installed that provides all drivers (with eyes located by the '95th Percentile Eye Ellipses' tangent contours) with a view to the rear, with an included horizontal angle of at last 20 degrees and sufficient vertical angle to provide a view of a level road surface extending to the horizon beginning at a point not greater than 61 m to the rear of the vehicle when the vehicle is occupied by the driver and 4 passengers or the designated 'Seating Capacity', if less, based on 68 kg average occupant mass. The line of sight may be partially obscured by seated 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