Rear view mirror laws

[Anniku989 10+ year member]

The parking lot police officer (he's actually a city cop, not a rent-a-cop) at school today told me to get a rear view mirror on (subs took it off 2 times now) within two days or he's writing me a ticket for it.

But, I've talked to officer's before, and they said that as long as I have both left and right side mirrors that I'm fine. I did some googleing, but it just leads to more confusion...

THIS site states

MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT STANDARDS FOR REAR VIEW MIRROR.Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the operator a view of

the highway to the rear of such vehicle. The operator shall have a clear unobstructed view to the rear

and both sides of the vehicle by mirror

says that I need a mirror to see to the back of the vehicle, but I'm not sure if they'd consider the side mirrors for only the side, and that there must be a separate mirror for rear viewing...

I've been without a mirror now since november, and not having one doesn't impare my driving (I always used the side mirrors more anyway). Anyone have any insight on whats legal?

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[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

call your dmv. duh.

in cali, you dont need a rear view mirror if your side mirrors let you see at least 200ft behind you.

 

[dillinja666 10+ year member]

i think since it came on the vehicle it has to be there. old cars that only had the rear view and drivers mirror are the only ones exempt from missing the passenger one...i think.

 

[dillinja666 10+ year member]

call your dmv. duh.
in cali, you dont need a rear view mirror if your side mirrors let you see at least 200ft behind you.

really? sweet im rippin that ***** off tonight

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

i think since it came on the vehicle it has to be there. old cars that only had the rear view and drivers mirror are the only ones exempt from missing the passenger one...i think.

it depends on the state. always.

really? sweet im rippin that ***** off tonight

i guess. i actually like my rear view mirror.

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

florida requires a rear view and side view mirrors. i would think that this would differ from state-to-state

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

most states only require side mirrors. the rear view is usually not required by law.

 

[Anniku989 10+ year member]

most states only require side mirrors. the rear view is usually not required by law.

Yes, this is what everybody's been telling me haha.

The cop was being a jerk because I was honking the horn after he told us to stop while waiting for the lines to move up. Also, we're 'technically' out of the city building limits, so there's no noise ordnance there. Blah blah blah, he said "I have the right to tow your car right now beacuse its an unsafe vehicle at this time and it is unable to be legally operated on the roadways"

DMV's closed now, so anyone from ohio have any input?

 

[tothemax1984]

mine fell off from a old school bass cd( bass cd volume one 1991),the glass broke when it hit my shifter. about 3 weeks ago. i do think u should have one.

 

[TheBoss911]

I'd call someone at the Gov just so you know 100%

You don't want to call the ***** on his bluff...

 

[Injected54 10+ year member]

call your dmv. duh.

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[sqhertz 5,000+ posts]

florida requires a rear view and side view mirrors. i would think that this would differ from state-to-state

you sure? i thought you didnt need one if you have side views...i havnt put mine back up since the sub took it off months ago. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[iowaaurora 10+ year member]

in iowa you have to have to have side mirrors only

i would say he is messing whith you cause you pissed him off

 

[Idealrealist 10+ year member]

i guess. i actually like my rear view mirror.

Mo' betta drift?

 

[Anniku989 10+ year member]

in iowa you have to have to have side mirrors only
i would say he is messing whith you cause you pissed him off

I'm guessing thats what it is, I just don't want to have to deal with a ticket, even if I can get it overruled at count.

The Ohio DMV booklet for rules and regulations (available on their website), says;

REAR VIEW MIRROREvery motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror located to reflect to the operator a clear, unobstructed view of the highway to the rear

Its not too clear with the way its worded.

On one hand: I do have an unobstructed view to the rear of the car/highway using my side mirrors

Yet: I can see them saying that the side mirrors are for the side (obviously enough), and there there must be another mirror for rear viewing purposes...