Illegal/legal wing mirror question
Discussion
Parked up last night when out and about and came back to my car to find someone has snapped off the drivers side wing mirror on my car. I've ordered a replacement online but it will take a while for me to get it. Can I still use my car without it? I know it'll fail an mot but I'm unsure how the law stands with using the car in the meantime whilst waiting for the new mirror
This appears to suggest that you're OK: http://www.ukmot.com/6-6.asp
Some cars did only have one wing mirror as standard, (nearside i think)
In this state, it would be ok as no equipment is missing from the car.
If you get pulled over for no wing mirror i would explain that it got knocked off, one is on order and ask them to investigate criminal damage to your personal property (they wont want to do this and be happy to send you on your way)
As long as your polite and courteous im sure they would be ok about it.
(im not a police officer or any way connected to 'the force')
In this state, it would be ok as no equipment is missing from the car.
If you get pulled over for no wing mirror i would explain that it got knocked off, one is on order and ask them to investigate criminal damage to your personal property (they wont want to do this and be happy to send you on your way)
As long as your polite and courteous im sure they would be ok about it.
(im not a police officer or any way connected to 'the force')
callmedave said:
Some cars did only have one wing mirror as standard, (nearside i think)
Pre 1978 is easy: you need one mirror and that can be in any location. I have a car that only had an interior mirror as standard, ie no wing or door mirrors. This probably won't help the OP though.tannedstamina said:
Can't you tape it back on? I did a bodge job a few years ago on a car and it lasted until I sold it!
Tried that but the internal part which has snapped won't twist back to the correct position pointing the mirror to the floor. I'm just going to drive it, as someone said how many policemen are actually going to give two hoots or even notice for matter.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff