Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00147:body:0:p27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00147
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Character Range: 107914–110722

its technically permissible maximum laden mass.

        These mirrors shall not, however, be mounted on vehicles the cab height of which is such as to prevent compliance with this requirement. In this case an other device for indirect vision is not requested.

       15.2.2.8. Subject to the requirements of paragraphs 15.2.2.5., 15.2.2.6. and 15.2.2.7. above, mirrors may project beyond the permissible maximum widths of vehicles.

       15.2.2.9. All Class VII mirrors shall be attached in such a way that they remain in a stable position under normal vehicle driving conditions.

       15.2.3. Adjustment

       15.2.3.1. The interior mirror shall be capable of being adjusted by the driver from his driving position.

       15.2.3.2. The exterior mirror situated on the driver's side shall be capable of being adjusted from inside the vehicle while the door is closed, although the window may be open. The mirror may, however, be locked in position from the outside.

       15.2.3.3. The requirements of paragraph 15.2.3.2. above do not apply to exterior mirrors which, after having been knocked out of alignment, can be returned to their former position without the need for adjustment.

       15.2.4. Fields of vision

       15.2.4.1. Interior rear-view mirror (Class I)

        The field of vision shall be such that the driver can see at least a 20 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the road centred on the vertical longitudinal median plane of the vehicle and extending from 60 m behind the driver's ocular points (Figure 4) to the horizon.

Figure 4
Field of vision of Class I mirror

       15.2.4.2. Main exterior rear-view mirrors Class II

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

        The field of vision shall be such that the driver can see at least a 5 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the road, which is bounded by a plane which is parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle on the driver's side of the vehicle and extends from 30 m behind the driver's ocular points to the horizon.

        In addition, the road shall be visible to the driver over a width of 1 m, which is bounded by a plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle starting from a point 4 m behind the vertical plane passing through the driver's ocular points (see Figure 5).

       15.2.4.2.2. Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger's side

        The field of vision shall be such that the driver can see at least a 5 m wide, flat, horizontal portion of the road, which is bounded on the passenger's side by a plane parallel to the median longitudinal vertical plane of the vehicle and passing through the outermost point of the vehicle on