§ 175.177. Mirrors.
(a) Condition of mirrors. Mirrors shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.190 (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. If a certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued, rearview mirrors, each with a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror, shall be installed on both sides of a motor-driven cycle or motorized pedalcycle. 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 originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle.
(1) A mirror may not be cracked, broken or discolored.
(2) A mirror shall hold adjustment.
(3) A mirror shall provide an unobstructed view of highway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of not less than 200 feet.
(4) A mirror shall provide a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror.
(c) Obstructions. In a vehicle specified under this subchapter, the rearview mirror shall be free from obstructions as described in § 175.190.
Authority The provisions of this § 175.177 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4521, 4524, 4703 and 6103.
Source The provisions of this § 175.177 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362; amended September 27, 1996, effective September 28, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4640. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (132944) to (132945).
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