Quote: Originally Posted by oregon.gov (Mirrors)

815.235 Operation without rearview

mirror; exemptions; penalty. (1) A person

commits the offense of operation without a

rearview mirror if the person does any of the

following:

(a) Drives or moves on any highway any

motor vehicle that is not equipped with a

rearview mirror or device that meets the requirements

under this section.

(b) Owns a motor vehicle and causes or

knowingly permits the vehicle to be driven

or moved on any highway when the vehicle

is not equipped with a rearview mirror or

device that meets the requirements under

this section.

(2) A rearview mirror or device only

meets the requirements of this section if it

enables the driver of the vehicle to have

such a clear and unobstructed view of the

rear at all times and under all conditions of

load as will enable the driver to see any

other vehicle approaching from not less than

200 feet in the rear on an unobstructed road.

(3) This section does not apply to the

following vehicles:

(a) Vehicles of special interest that are

registered under ORS 805.020 and that were

not equipped with rearview mirrors when

originally manufactured.

(b) Road machinery, road rollers or farm

tractors.

(c) Antique motor vehicles that are registered

under ORS 805.010 and that were not

equipped with rearview mirrors when originally

manufactured.

(4) The offense described in this section,

operation without a rearview mirror, is a

Class

Quote: Originally Posted by pacode.com § 175.68. Mirrors.



(a) Condition of mirrors. Mirrors shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).



(b) Rearview mirrors. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with at least one rearview mirror or similar device which provides the driver an unobstructed view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of not less than 200 feet. A mirror may not be cracked, broken or discolored.



(c) Obstructions. On a vehicle specified under this subchapter, a rearview mirror shall be free from obstructions as described in § 175.80.



(1) A vehicle specified under this subchapter having a sign, load or material which obstructs, obscures or impairs the drivers clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway shall have two outside rearview mirrors, one on the drivers side and one on the passengers side, each with a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches.



(2) Rear window louvers are permitted only if the vehicle has at least two outside rearview mirrors, one on the drivers side and one on the passengers side, each with minimum reflective surfaces of 19.5 square inches.



(3) Rearview mirrors, each with a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches, shall be installed on both sides of a vehicle for which a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued. A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless the vehicle was originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.



(4) No object or material may be hung from the rearview mirror and no object or material may be hung, placed or attached in a position so as to materially obstruct, obscure or impair the drivers vision through the windshield or constitute a safety hazard.



(5) This subsection also applies to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle identification.



(d) Motor homes. A motor home shall be free from obstructions as described in this subchapter.



(1) A vehicle manufactured as or permanently converted into a motor home with a GVW of 11,000 pounds or less may have windowsapproved glass onlytransparent screens and roll-up shades or curtains installed if the shades and curtains are securely fastened in the completely opened position to avoid covering a portion of window while the vehicle is being operated on the highway. Venetian blinds may not cover a window while the vehicle is operated on the highway.



(2) If a window is covered for installation of a wardrobe, cupboard or other convenience, it shall be factory installed or otherwise permanently installedoptional equipment or facsimile only. Two outside mirrors shall be installed to afford the operator a clear view 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.



Authority



The provisions of this § 175.68 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4521, 4524 and 6103.



Source



The provisions of this § 175.68 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362; amended September 27, 1996, effective September 28, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4640. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (132870) to (132871).



Cross References



This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).

Quote: Originally Posted by rilin.state.ri.us SECTION 31-23-15



§ 31-23-15 Rear-view mirror.  (a) Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear of it from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet (200') to the rear of the vehicle.



(b) Every motor vehicle, the primary function of which is the carrying of passengers, shall be equipped with a rear-view mirror on the left front door or fender, so located as to reflect a view of the highway for at least two hundred feet (200') to the rear of the vehicle.



(c) Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.

Quote: Originally Posted by scstatehouse.net SECTION 56-5-4990. Mirrors.



Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle.

Quote: Originally Posted by legis.state.sd.us 32-15-8. Rear-vision mirrors required--Visibility distance--Violation as petty offense. Every motor vehicle entitled to be licensed in South Dakota shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle, whether operated singly or towing another vehicle. A violation of this section is a petty offense.



Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0348; SL 1967, ch 198; SL 1989, ch 255, § 36.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lexis Nexis



55-9-206. Trucks to be equipped with rearview mirror. 



Any motor truck using the streets, roads, highways, and other public thoroughfares, which, by reason of its construction, either when loaded or unloaded, prevents the driver's view of the rear, shall be equipped with a mirror arranged in such manner and maintained so that the driver or operator may view the roadway to the rear and note the approach of vehicles from the rear of such motor truck.





[Acts 1923, ch. 53, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1616a10; Code 1932, § 2709; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-921.]



Quote: Originally Posted by state.tx.us § 547.602. MIRRORS REQUIRED. A motor vehicle, including

a motor vehicle used to tow another vehicle, shall be equipped with

a mirror located to reflect to the operator a view of the highway

for a distance of at least 200 feet from the rear of the vehicle.



Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Quote: Originally Posted by livepublish.le.state.ut.us 41-6a-1627. Mirrors.



(1) (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror mounted on the left side of the vehicle.

(b) A mirror under Subsection (1)(a) shall be located to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle.

(2) (a) Except for a motorcycle, in addition to the mirror required under Subsection (1), a motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror mounted either inside the vehicle approximately in the center or outside the vehicle on the right side.

(b) The mirror under Subsection (2)(a) shall be located to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle.



Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session

Quote: Originally Posted by legis.state.vt.us 1305. Mirror required





§ 1305. Mirror required



All motor trucks and motor vehicles towing a trailer or semi-trailer shall be equipped with a mirror not less than five inches in diameter or with less than 25 square inches of reflective area so attached that the driver shall at all times have a reflected view of other vehicles approaching from the rear. The mirror shall be attached in a manner that complies with the width requirements of section 1431 of this title. The extended rear-view mirror shall be retracted or removed when not towing a trailer or semi-trailer. (Amended 2001, No. 18, § 1, eff. May 8, 2001.)

Quote: Originally Posted by state.va.us § 46.2-1082. Mirrors.



No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway in the Commonwealth if the vehicle is not equipped with a mirror which reflects to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of not less than 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle.



No motor vehicle registered in the Commonwealth, designed and licensed primarily for passenger vehicular transportation on the public highways and manufactured after 1968 shall be driven on the highways in the Commonwealth unless equipped with at least one outside and at least one inside rear view mirror meeting the requirements of this section.



Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, no motor vehicle which either has no rear window, or which has a rear window so obstructed as to prevent rearward vision by means of an inside rear view mirror, shall be required to be equipped with an inside rear view mirror if such motor vehicle has horizontally and vertically adjustable outside rear view mirrors installed on both sides of such motor vehicle in such a manner as to provide the driver of such motor vehicle a rearward view along both sides of such motor vehicle for at least 200 feet.



(Code 1950, § 46-294; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-289; 1968, c. 730; 1980, c. 13; 1989, c. 727.)

Quote: Originally Posted by leg.wa.gov RCWs > Title 46 > Chapter 46.37 > Section 46.37.400



46.37.395 << 46.37.400 >> 46.37.410



RCW 46.37.400

Mirrors, backup devices.





(1) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror mounted on the left side of the vehicle and so located to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle.



(2) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with an additional mirror mounted either inside the vehicle approximately in the center or outside the vehicle on the right side and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle.



(3) Every truck registered or based in Washington that is equipped with a cube-style, walk-in cargo box up to eighteen feet long used in the commercial delivery of goods and services must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck.



(4) All mirrors and backup devices required by this section shall be maintained in good condition. Rear crossview mirrors and backup devices will be of a type approved by the Washington state patrol.



[1998 c 2 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 34; 1963 c 154 § 25; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.400. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 40; prior: 1937 c 189 § 37; RRS § 6360-37; RCW 46.36.060.]



Notes:

Effective date -- 1998 c 2: "This act takes effect September 30, 1998." [1998 c 2 § 2.]



Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.



Effective date -- 1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.

Quote: Originally Posted by legis.state.wv.us §17C-15-35. Mirrors.

Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle.

Quote: Originally Posted by legis.state.wi.us 347.40 Mirrors. (1) No person shall operate any motor

vehicle upon a highway unless such vehicle is equipped with a

mirror so located as to reflect to the operator a view of the roadway

for a distance of 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle.

(2) No person shall operate on a highway any school bus having

a passenger−carrying capacity of 10 or more persons including

the operator unless such bus is equipped with at least one mirror

which is 7 inches in diameter so located as to enable the operator

to see a reflection of the road from the entire front bumper forward

to a point where direct observation is possible.

(3) No person may operate or permit the operation of any

motor bus on a highway unless the bus is equipped with 2 outside

rearview mirrors, one to the right and one to the left of the operator.

Each mirror shall have not less than 50 square inches of unobstructed

reflective surface and shall be firmly supported and

adjustable to give the operator a clear view past both the right and

left rear of the bus.

History: 1975 c. 84; 1987 a. 235.

Cross Reference: See also ss. Trans 305.26 and 305.44, Wis. adm. code.

Quote: Originally Posted by legisweb.state.wy.us 31-5-954. Mirrors.







(a) On or before January 1, 1986, every motor vehicle including motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds shall be equipped with a mirror mounted on the left side of the vehicle and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle.







NOTE: Effective 1/1/2008, this section will read as follows:







(a) On or before January 1, 1986, every motor vehicle including motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, multipurpose vehicles and mopeds shall be equipped with a mirror mounted on the left side of the vehicle and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle.







(b) Every motor vehicle except a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped, shall be equipped with an additional mirror mounted either inside the vehicle approximately in the center or outside the vehicle on the right side and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle.

Oregon:Pennsylvania:Rhode Island:South Carolina:South Dakota:Tennessee:This means commercials trucks, private vehicles need not have any mirrors under any circumstances.Texas:Utah:Vermont:Virginia:Washington:West Virginia:Wisconsin:Wyoming: