Lorry mirror regulations

[Impy]

I have a 1993, k-reg 7.5t lorry which is coming up to its plate. Do I need to have the new mirrors on the near side to increase visibility or is this only for newer lorries? Thanks.

 

[Sarah_Jane]

Only for newer lorries year 2000 on I think.

 

[barbaraNcolin]

I believe that its 2000 onwards. Check dvla or vosa website, they might be able to confirm it.

 

[Steeleydan]

Its defo 2000 onwards, its just an extra mirror on the passenger side its sits above the big wing mirror and points downwards its all so you can see cyclists and motorbikes that come up quick on your inside next to the pavment. The bit that puzzles me is, why do people driving pre 2000 lorries not need them but post 2000 do? Maybe pre 2000 are allowed to run cyclists over and post 2000 have to be carfull!!!

 

[Impy]

Thanks all of you - I shall just try and avoid cyclists all together!

 

[kerilli]

Steeleydan, i totally agree, it makes no sense at all... my modern cargo is exactly the same as my pre-2000 cargos in lack of visibility down off side. ridiculous to bring the rule in for some and not all... typical of this government though!

 

[angiebaby]

I'm not moaning mines a 1991 Daf

The less cyclists on the road the better!


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