35Rear vision mirrors

35 Rear vision mirrors (1) A rear vision mirror or mirrors must be fitted to a motor vehicle as required by this rule so that a driver of the vehicle can clearly see by reflection the road behind the vehicle and any following or overtaking vehicle. (2) At least 1 rear vision mirror must be fitted to: (a) a car; and (b) a motor trike with 2 front wheels; and (c) a motor bike, or motor trike with 1 front wheel, built before July 1975. (3) At least 1 rear vision mirror must be fitted to each side of: (a) a motor vehicle with a GVM over 3.5 tonnes; and (b) a motor bike, or motor trike with 1 front wheel, built after June 1975. (4) A motor vehicle with a GVM not over 3.5 tonnes (except a motor vehicle mentioned in subrule (2) or (3)) must be fitted with: (a) at least 1 rear vision mirror on the right side of the vehicle; and (b) at least 1 rear vision mirror on the left side of the vehicle or inside the vehicle.

Motor Vehicles (Standards) Regulations 2003 – Australian Vehicle Standards Rules 16 (5) A rear vision mirror fitted to a motor vehicle with a GVM over 3.5 tonnes must not project over 150 millimetres beyond the widest part (excluding lights, signalling devices and reflectors) of the vehicle or combination. (6) However, the rear vision mirror may project not over 230 millimetres beyond the widest part of the vehicle or combination if it can fold to project not over 150 millimetres beyond the widest part.