Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00022:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00022
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 7799–10655

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'.
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 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.
14.2.3.                          External Rear Vision Mirrors
14.2.3.1.                    Driver's Side
14.2.3.1.1.              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 body or wheel guard contours.
14.2.3.1.2.              Mounting - The mirror mounting shall provide a stable support for the mirror and neither the mirror nor the mounting shall protrude further than the widest part of the vehicle body, except to the extent necessary to produce a field of view meeting the requirements of Clause 14.2.3.1.1. The mirror shall not be obscured by the unwiped portion of the windscreen, and shall be adjustable from the driver's seating position. The mirror and mounting shall be free of sharp points or edges that could contribute to pedestrian injury.
14.2.3.2.                    Passenger's Side
14.2.3.2.1.              Where a left-hand external mirror is provided in compliance with Clause 14.2.1 its mounting shall provide a stable support for the mirror. The mirror and mounting shall be free of sharp points or edges that could contribute to pedestrian injury.  The mirror need not be adjustable from the driver's seating position, but shall be capable of adjustment by tilting in