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14/02 - Rear Vision Mirrors
          1. definitions
              1.                                     Refer to Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005,
          2. REQUIREMENTS FOR LEP; MA; MB; MC; AND MD1 VEHICLES ONLY
2.0.                                    Any internal rear vision mirror fitted to a vehicle and intended to provide the driver with a view of following or overtaking vehicles shall have a flat reflecting surface i.e. of unit magnification.
2.1.                                    An external mirror complying with the requirement of Clause 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 field of view requirements of Clause 2.2.1 are not met the vehicle shall be equipped with a passenger's side external rear vision mirror complying with Clause 2.3.2.
2.2.                                    Internal Rear Vision Mirrors
2.2.1.                              Field of View - An 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 least 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 metres 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'.
2.2.2.                              Mounting
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.
2.2.2.2.                        If the mirror is in the 'Head Impact Area', the mounting shall deflect, collapse or break away without leaving sharp edges when the reflective surface of the mirror is subjected to a force of not more than 400 N in any 'Forward' direction that is not more than 45 degrees from the 'Forward' longitudinal direction.
2.3.                                    External Rear Vision Mirrors
2.3.1.                              Driver's Side
2.3.1.1.                        Field of View - A flat external mirror shall be installed that provides all drivers (with eyes located by the '95th Percentile Eye Ellipses' tangent contours) with a view of a level road surface extending to the horizon from a line perpendicular to a plane tangential to the driver's side of the vehicle at the widest point and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, extending 2.4 metres out from the tangential plane 11 metres behind the driver's eyes, with the 'Seat' in the rearmost position.  The line of sight may be partially obscured by rear