The present legislation requires that when the outfit is set straight, from the driving position you must be able to see in each mirror, the entire length of the trailers side, and at a distance of 20M to the rear of the driver you must be able to from see an additional 4M to either side of the trailer. It doesn't specifically state you have to have additional mirrors, but there are very few towing vehicles that are wide enough to achieve the required view without additional mirrors.
ProfJohnL said:Thank you CA for referencing my earlier posting, but the more relevant part you missed out.
The diagram contained within this address:-
https://www.lifesure.co.uk/blog/2013/06/caravan-towing-mirrors-make-sure-you-know-the-law/
shows the area that as a driver you are required to have a view of. A rear mounted camera cannot fulfil the legal requirement.
Cliveotherclive said:ProfJohnL said:Thank you CA for referencing my earlier posting, but the more relevant part you missed out.
The diagram contained within this address:-
https://www.lifesure.co.uk/blog/2013/06/caravan-towing-mirrors-make-sure-you-know-the-law/
shows the area that as a driver you are required to have a view of. A rear mounted camera cannot fulfil the legal requirement.
Thank you Prof, but other than buying Reich electrical mirrors I’ve never been able to comply with Lifesures “mirrors must be able to be adjusted from the drivers seat”!
The other big advantage that mirrors have over a camera is that they don’t rely on electrical contacts or devices to function. However the two safety aids are complimentary
Dustydog said:Cliveotherclive said:ProfJohnL said:Thank you CA for referencing my earlier posting, but the more relevant part you missed out.
The diagram contained within this address:-
https://www.lifesure.co.uk/blog/2013/06/caravan-towing-mirrors-make-sure-you-know-the-law/
shows the area that as a driver you are required to have a view of. A rear mounted camera cannot fulfil the legal requirement.
Thank you Prof, but other than buying Reich electrical mirrors I’ve never been able to comply with Lifesures “mirrors must be able to be adjusted from the drivers seat”!
The other big advantage that mirrors have over a camera is that they don’t rely on electrical contacts or devices to function. However the two safety aids are complimentary
There is a lesson here as many of us have said, including the Prof. Do not trust a third party site :woohoo: :woohoo:
There is no way my extended mirrors can both be adjusted from the drivers seat...........
Buckman said:By law are you allowed to view a video while travelling i.e. a rear mounted camera? Surely it would be the same as if watching a DVD
ProfJohnL said:Buckman said:By law are you allowed to view a video while travelling i.e. a rear mounted camera? Surely it would be the same as if watching a DVD
I don't understand this comment, can you expand a little please.
Buckman said:ProfJohnL said:Buckman said:By law are you allowed to view a video while travelling i.e. a rear mounted camera? Surely it would be the same as if watching a DVD
I don't understand this comment, can you expand a little please.
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Hello Buckman,
You state its permissible to view a video while travelling and I assume your reference to to the rear mounted camera means the "video" is the live rear view, But how is that the same as watching a DVD? Drivers are not allowed to watch recorded material, or images (moving or otherwise) not related to the control or motion of the vehicle in which you are driving.
So can you please explain your comment so I can understand the point you are trying to make.
Dustydog said:It is illegal to use your mobile phone as a navigation aid. A number of people have been prosecuted. Google it!
Iest said:Re the article in the CMC Magazine re Mirrors,
Do I need to use extra mirrors even though I have a camera on the rear of the caravan which gives me a much better view than any mirror?
Craigyoung said:Iest said:Re the article in the CMC Magazine re Mirrors,
Do I need to use extra mirrors even though I have a camera on the rear of the caravan which gives me a much better view than any mirror?
I read the article last night and in the same piece it also says every vehicle must have additional extension mirrors to see clearly passed their unit .