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When I bought my van in April, I was told I only needed one mirror to be within the law, the drivers one, and that was from the dealership.

I bought two because I couldnt see a thing without both.

I'm not sure how true this is, but if it isnt then some dealers are giving wrong information.

Quote: Originally posted by G7ACU on 02/8/2010

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Law states that you should be able to see clearly down both sides of the caravan, and see 4 meters either side of the caravan at a distance of 20 meters behind the rear of the caravan, plus of course the limit on the 200mm projection of the mirrors.

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Quote: Originally posted by G7ACU on 02/8/2010

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Viggo, I'd seen the bit you'd posted, but I'm puzzled why they claim the law relating to mirrors is a 'little hazy' as I'd have thought it pretty much cut-&-dry.

Law states that you should be able to see clearly down both sides of the caravan, and see 4 meters either side of the caravan at a distance of 20 meters behind the rear of the caravan, plus of course the limit on the 200mm projection of the mirrors.

Not sure where the mag gets their info from, I'll post the official link once I've found it again.

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Just wondering how farmers get on towing huge bails of straw and hay as the mirrors on their tractors would never be legal, but then again, most of the trailers dont have number plates, indicators, lights, brake lights etc!!!!

But they may have their own laws!

Quote: Originally posted by bakers-cottage on 03/8/2010

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Just wondering how farmers get on towing huge bails of straw and hay as the mirrors on their tractors would never be legal, but then again, most of the trailers dont have number plates, indicators, lights, brake lights etc!!!!

But they may have their own laws!

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I can't understand why anyone would not want them.  Regardless of the law, I would just have gone out and bought a pair.

You can never see too much.

Jim

Quote: Originally posted by Greendemon315 on 03/8/2010

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I can't understand why anyone would not want them.  Regardless of the law, I would just have gone out and bought a pair.

You can never see too much.

Jim

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Tell me Jim, do you wear a crash helmet when you are driving your car?

Ofcourse not.
Why not?
Because the law does not require you to wear one, despite the fact that you may step out of your car, trip and fall and smash your head against the kerb.

I do not use Towing Mirrors when I am towing my caravan because, regardless of other people's opinions, I do not need them.