Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00147:body:0:p31
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of vision on the passenger side

       15.2.4.6. Front mirror (Class VI)

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

       (a) A transverse vertical plane through the outermost point of the front of the vehicle;

       (b) A transverse vertical plane 2,000 mm in front of the plane defined in (a);

       (c) 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

       (d) A 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 9).

       For the defined field of vision, see also paragraph 15.2.4.9.2. below.

       The provisions for front mirrors are compulsory for forward controlled (as defined in paragraph 12.5. of this Regulation) vehicles of categories N2 > 7.5 t and N3.

       If vehicles of these categories cannot fulfil the requirements by using a front mirror or a camera/monitor device, a vision support system shall be used. In the case of a vision support system this device shall be able to detect an object of 50 cm height and with a diameter of 30 cm within the field defined in Figure 9.

Figure 9
Field of vision of Class VI front mirror

       15.2.4.6.2. 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.

       15.2.4.6.3. For the purpose of paragraphs 15.2.4.6.1. and 15.2.4.6.2. above parts permanently attached to the vehicle that are situated both above the driver's eye points and in front of the transverse vertical plane passing through the foremost surface of the vehicle's front bumper shall not be taken into account when defining the front of the vehicle.

       15.2.4.7. L-category mirror (Class VII).

       15.2.4.7.1. Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver's side

         The field of vision shall be such that the driver can see at least a 2.50 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the road, which is bounded by a plane parallel to