The new legislation, which comes into effect on 31 March 2009 covers the retrofitting of blind spot mirrors and is in accordance with EU Directive 2007/38/EC.
Free mirror checks and fixed prices starting from just £35
To minimise the cost of upgrading your mirrors to meet this new legislation we have introduced a free mirror check and special price on our mirror glass, which is valid until the end of December 2008.
Wide angle mirror glass: from £12.50 (Normal price: £15.76) excluding VAT
Close-proximity mirror glass: from £15.50 (Normal price: £24.75) excluding VAT
Additionally, your local Scania dealer can provide a complete fitting service for all required parts with prices starting from just £35 excluding VAT.
For further information, or to book a mirror check appointment, please contact your local TruckEast dealer. Locate your local TruckEast Dealer by using our Dealer Search Map.
Terms and Conditions
Free Field of Vision check - all part of the service
VOSA has proposed that from 31 March 2009, operators will need to complete a self-decleration certificate stating that the vehicle is equipped on the near-side with mirrors or such devices which fully comply with the relevant articles of Directive 2007/38/EC and present this at annual test. This will be a one off presentation of the certificate and will not be required on subsequent tests. The certificate should be retained with the vehicle’s registration document for when the vehicle is sold.
The retrofitment directive requires no less than 95 per cent of the field of vision at ground level of a class IV wide angle mirror and not less than 85 per cent of the field of vision at ground level of a class V close proximity mirror.
Class IV wide angle mirror
From your position in the driver’s seat, if you can see 95 per cent of the shaded area marked ‘Area A’ within the markers at ground level through the exterior mirror/s you have a compliant field of vision for the class IV wide angle mirror under the new EU directive.
Close proximity mirror
From your position in the driver’s seat, if you can see 85 per cent of the shaded area marked ‘Area B’ within the markers at ground level through your close proximity mirror you have a compliant field of vision for the class V close proximity mirror the new EU directive.
The field-of-vision checks, can be performed quickly and easily with the aid of the Scania Mirror Measuring Tool. This tool correctly identifies the curviture of your mirror glasses which provides a visual guide to their compliance. Alternatively your local Scania dealer can check these mirrors for you free-of-charge.
