Section 175.148. Mirrors

(a) Condition of mirrors. Mirrors shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure).

(b) Rearview mirrors. A motorcycle 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 motorcycle. 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 the 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. A motorcycle rearview mirror shall be free from obstructions as described in § 175.160.

The provisions of this § 175.148 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 (132928) to (132929).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 175.148 amended under 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4521, 4524, 4702 and 6103.

Cross References

This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure).