1 Scope
This standard specifies the devices for indirect vision, for vehicles of Categories M, N and of Category L vehicles less than 4 wheels with bodywork at least partly enclosing the driver.
This standard is applicable to the installation of devices of indirect visions for vehicles of Categories M and N and of Category L vehicles with bodywork at least partly enclosing the driver.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 15089 Classification of Power-driven Vehicles and Trailers
ISO 15008:2003 Road Vehicles - Traffic Information and Control Systems, Environmental Studies - Vehicle Visual Signal Consistency and Technical Requirements
EN 12368:2006 Traffic Control Device Signal
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
Devices for indirect vision
Devices used to observe the traffic area adjacent to the vehicle which cannot be observed by direct vision. These can be conventional mirrors, camera-monitors or other devices able to present information about the indirect field of vision to the driver.
3.2
View mirror
The device for indirect vision, excluding devices such as periscopes, intended to give a clear view to the rear and side of the vehicle within the fields of vision through the reflecting surface.
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Technical Requirements
4.1 View Mirrors
4.1.1 General Specifications
4.1.2 Special Specifications
4.2 Devices for Indirect Vision Other than View Mirrors
4.2.1 General Specifications
4.2.2 Camera-monitor Devices for Indirect Vision
4.2.3 Other Devices for Indirect Vision
5 Test Methods
6 Installation Requirements
6.1 General Specifications
6.2 Requirements for the Number of View Mirrors
6.3 Position Requirements for View Mirror
6.4 Adjustment Requirements for View Mirror
6.5 Requirements for the Field of Vision of View Mirror
6.6 Field of Vision Determination Requirements
6.7 Devices for Indirect Vision Other than View Mirror
7 Implementation Transition Period
Annex A (Informative) Comparison of Chapter and Article Numbers of This Standard and ECE R
Annex B (Normative) Reflectivity Determination Method
Annex C (Normative) Procedure for Determining the Radius of Curvature r of Reflecting Surface of View Mirror
Annex D (Normative) Calculation of Detection Distance
