Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(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.
The provisions of this §175.68 amended under the Vehicle
Code,
75 Pa.C.S. §§
4103,
4521,
4524 and
6103.
This section cited in 67 Pa. Code §
175.80 (relating to inspection
procedure).
