Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00148:reg:1:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00148
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 5/34)
Character Range: 146435–149297

is loaded to its technically permissible maximum laden mass, this mirror shall not project more than 250 mm beyond the overall width of the vehicle measured without mirrors.

              15.2.2.7. Class V and Class VI mirrors shall be mounted on vehicles in such a way that, regardless of their position after adjustment, no part of these mirrors or their holders is less than 2 m from the ground when the vehicle is under a load corresponding to 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 another device for indirect vision is not mandatory.

              15.2.2.8. Subject to the requirements of paragraphs 15.2.2.5., 15.2.2.6. and 15.2.2.7. above, devices for indirect vision 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. If a Class I mirror is fitted, it shall be capable of being adjusted by the driver from the driving position.

              15.2.3.2. If a Class II, III, IV or VII mirror is fitted on the driver's side, it 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 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. Class I rear-view device

               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
    Class I field of vision
              15.2.4.2. Class II main rear-view device

              15.2.4.2.1. Main rear-view device 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