Is it legal to drive a car with a wing mirror missing

lil_me

My car was hit by a driver who drove off tonight, I am wanting to get a new wing mirror tomorrow as it's smashed off. Is it legal to drive without a drivers side wing mirror? I need to travel to a place to get one tomorrow.

I think you only legally have to have 2 mirrors, but I can't remember if it doesn't matter which 2 or if it has to be the drivers one and the rear view one.

TIA for any help

Conor_3

No. There must be a mirror on the drivers side and either an internal one or a passenger wing mirror to count as the second but the drivers side is compulsory.

HOWEVER, I wouldn't be worried about being pulled for it. I don't recall ever hearing of someone who has and at worst, you'll get a pink slip which you need to take to a garage within 14 days to get it stamped to say you've done the repair.

anewman

Duct tape?

System

I didn't think wing mirrors were mandatory provided you have an internal rear view mirror?

mrtg0525

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I didn't think wing mirrors were mandatory provided you have an internal rear view mirror?

I believe this very much depends on the age of the car.

two_sheds_2

I was hit on my bike by a driver who had no passenger-side wing mirror. He "just didn't see me"
The police agreed with him, not me.

People, get your mirrors and use them, please.

oldagetraveller

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_810.htm

candygirl

I alos had my wing mirror smashed by a jerk zooming past me the other night in a transit van.He shot out from behind a row of parked cars and smashed my wing mirror.Luckily it was only the glass that was broken and I got another one for £20, but didn't even stop:mad: :mad: :mad: .I drove to the car parts place without the mirror and would have told the police what had happened if i'd been stopped;)

Wig

Bottom line is, it's such a minor and unoticeable offence, don't worry about being caught.

anewman

candygirl wrote: »

I alos had my wing mirror smashed by a jerk zooming past me the other night in a transit van.He shot out from behind a row of parked cars and smashed my wing mirror.Luckily it was only the glass that was broken and I got another one for £20, but the t*sser didn't even stop:mad: :mad: :mad: .I drove to the car parts place without the mirror and would have told the police what had happened if i'd been stopped;)

In this sort of case getting the registration is paramount. Failing to stop is a specific offence the Transit driver could be charged with. Although with it just being a wing mirror I doubt it would get the police off their tea break.

candygirl

anewman wrote: »

In this sort of case getting the registration is paramount. Failing to stop is a specific offence the Transit driver could be charged with. Although with it just being a wing mirror I doubt it would get the police off their tea break.

It was pitch black at night and he was driving at about 50 miles an hour, so it was impossible tbh.I did stop cos I was shaken up, as the bang when my wing mirror hit the side of the car was so loud i thought he'd actually smashed into the side of my car.I also know the poilice wouldn't give a sh*t so didn't waste my breath ringing them:rolleyes: :rolleyes: