Vision

Reasons for rejection

Condition and performance

1. The driver’s view through the windscreen or front side window is obstructed.

2. A passenger seat is positioned so that its occupant obstructs the driver’s view through the windscreen or front side windows.

3. The interior of the vehicle, except a stretch limousine, cannot be clearly seen by the driver either:

a) directly, or

b) indirectly using mirrors or closed-circuit cameras (Note 1).

4. A person in the exterior vicinity of any door used by passengers cannot be clearly seen by the driver either:

a) directly, or

b) indirectly using existing rear-view mirrors, additional mirrors, or closed-circuit cameras.

5. A required closed-circuit camera has a screen that does not operate.

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation

• Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles 1999.

Performance

1. The vehicle must provide the driver with a direct or indirect (Note 1) clear view of:

a) the interior of the vehicle (except for stretch limousines), and

b) any person in the exterior vicinity of any door used by passengers.

2. Seats must not be positioned where their occupants will obstruct the driver’s view through the windscreen or front side windows.

3. A closed-circuit camera system may be fitted to provide the driver with an indirect view on a television screen.