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points and situated at a distance of 1 m in front of that plane. If the vertical transverse plane passing through the leading edge of the vehicle bumper is less than 1 m in front of the vertical plane passing through the driver's ocular points, the field of vision shall be limited to that plane.

       15.2.4.5.5. In case the field of vision described in Figures 8a and 8b can be perceived through the combination of the field of vision from a Class IV wide-angle mirror and that of a Class VI front mirror, the installation of a Class V close proximity mirror is not compulsory.

Figures 8a and 8b
Field of vision of Class V close-proximity mirror

       15.2.4.5.6. On the passenger side only, the field of vision shall also be such that the driver can see a flat horizontal portion of the road along the side of the vehicle which is outside the field defined in paragraphs 15.2.4.5.1. to 15.2.4.5.4. above but within the field bounded by the following vertical planes; the front of this field of vision may be rounded off with a radius of 2,000 mm (see Figures 8c and 8d):

       15.2.4.5.7. In the transverse direction, the parallel plane passing at a distance of 4.5 m in front of the plane mentioned in paragraph 15.2.4.5.1. above.

       15.2.4.5.8. To the rear, the plane parallel to the vertical plane passing through the driver's ocular points and situated at a distance of 1.75 m behind that plane.

       15.2.4.5.9. To the front, the plane parallel to the vertical plane passing through the driver's ocular points and situated at a distance of 3 m in front of that plane. This field of vision may be partially provided by a front mirror (Class VI).

       15.2.4.5.10. The field of vision prescribed in paragraphs 15.2.4.5.6. to 15.2.4.5.9. above may be partially provided by a "wide-angle" exterior mirror (Class IV) or a combination of a close-proximity exterior mirror (Class V) and a front mirror (Class VI).

       15.2.4.5.11. The area prescribed in paragraphs 15.2.4.5.6. to 15.2.4.5.9. above may be viewed using a combination of direct view and indirect vision devices.

       15.2.4.5.12. Paragraphs 15.2.4.5.6. to 15.2.4.5.9. above shall not apply to a vehicle where no part of the mirror, or its holder, is less than 2.4 m above the ground, regardless of its position after adjustment.

       15.2.4.5.13. Paragraphs 15.2.4.5.6. to 15.2.4.5.9. above shall not apply to a vehicle of category M2 or M3.

Figures 8c and 8d
Larger field 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