Vision
5-4 Rear-view mirrors
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. A vehicle fitted with a permanent cab is not fitted with a rear-view mirror.
2. A vehicle with tint film overlays on a rear or rear-side window is not fitted with an exterior rear-view mirror on each side.
Condition
3. A rear-view mirror:
a) is not mounted securely, or
b) cannot be adjusted, or
c) cannot maintain its adjusted position, or
d) is corroded or dirty, or
e) is damaged so that it increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Performance
4. A rear-view mirror:
a) does not provide a clear view to the rear of the vehicle, or
b) is not sufficiently isolated from vibrations.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment
1. A vehicle must be fitted with a rear-view mirror.
2. A vehicle with tint film overlays on the rear or rear -side windows must be fitted with a left-hand and a right-hand exterior mirror.
Permitted equipment
3. Additional rear-view mirrors may be fitted.
Condition
4. A rear-view mirror must be:
a) securely attached so that the risk of injury is minimised, and
b) mounted so that vibration does not inhibit the driver’s required clear view to the rear, and
c) sufficiently adjustable, and able to maintain its position.
Performance
5. A rear-view mirror must provide a clear view to the rear of:
a) the motor vehicle itself, and
b) the vehicle’s load, and
c) any towed trailer and its load.
6. A rear-view mirror must be sufficiently isolated from vibrations.