Driver Field of Vision Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO THE FILED OF VISION OF MOTOR-VEHICLE DRIVERS

Stage: In force
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 27 Sept 1977

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Directive 77/649/EEC, as last amended on 6 December 1990, sets EU type-approval requirements for the driver's 180° forward field of vision in M1 category vehicles. It fixes windscreen datum points, caps A-pillar obstruction angles at 6°, and limits other obstructions. Member States may not refuse type-approval, sale, registration or entry into service of compliant vehicles. The act is in force.

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