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shavedchevy · 01-28-2004, 08:57 PM

I shaved my truck completely this summer, had plans of putting side mirrors back on but I didn't find any I liked. Anyways, is it a major traffic violation if you don't have side mirrors(I still have a rearview) or is it only a 30-40 dollar ticket. Is this law any different in the states. (I might have a time reinsuring it though)

westcasey · 01-28-2004, 09:09 PM

Most states that I know of will make you park it if you don't at least have left side mirror.

rolson1039 · 01-28-2004, 09:13 PM

dependong on the year of the truck you may have to have two mirrors on the sides but the laws is at least one on the left. you wont pass inspection without it and you cold be pulled over for it if good ole smokey is in a ticket writing mood. dont chance it its safety

shavedchevy · 01-28-2004, 09:14 PM

any good pictures of chrome/billet mirrors?

dacanuck · 01-28-2004, 09:31 PM

Check out the post "More pics of 'that 75'" or whatever exactly it's called in this section. Motorcycle mirrors are mirrors...

gldevall · 01-28-2004, 11:17 PM

Remember...."It is only illegal if you get caught." LOL

shavedchevy · 01-28-2004, 11:27 PM

EXACTLY --- drive decent, obey signs, and don't speed (actually I like driving under the speed limit, it makes people look at my truck) nothing like rumbling down main at 20km/h

Blue Beard · 01-29-2004, 12:10 AM

All states seem to differ on what is legal, but I do believe a drivers side mirror is required....

BaggedC10 · 01-29-2004, 12:39 AM

In California, a driver side and interior mirror are required by law. You should be OK though.

Grim Reaper · 01-29-2004, 12:55 AM

The coolest deal I ever saw for a mirror was some mirrors mounted to the vent wing WINDOW. They actually had a glass shop drill a couple holes through the glass and mounted a really cool set of billet mirrors to them.

GA I know requires 2 mirror on most vehicles. Always one on the driverside and a center OR a passengerside.

I run WINK mirrors in both of my trucks. Love them, I can see out the passengerside window.

chevyforever · 01-29-2004, 01:25 AM

here in idaho, you only have to have the rearview mirror mounted inside on the windshield unless you are towing a trailer, then you have to have the one on the windshield and also a left door mirror.

chevyforever

Kybol · 01-29-2004, 01:44 AM

I dont have side mirrors on my 77 and no one has said anything yet.

edog1 · 01-29-2004, 02:02 AM

If you dont have any mirrors and a loud stereo. How would you ever know if a cop is trying to pull you over. Leave them off and never get another ticket again

C-10volvo · 01-29-2004, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by edog1
If you dont have any mirrors and a loud stereo. How would you ever know if a cop is trying to pull you over. Leave them off and never get another ticket again

with a loud stereo, you cant see out of the mirrors anyways

greenhorn male · 01-29-2004, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BaggedC10
In California, a driver side and interior mirror are required by law. You should be OK though.

I beleive it is drivers side mirror and a second usable mirror (inside rear view mirror or passenger side mirror)

1974StepSide · 01-29-2004, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BaggedC10
In California, a driver side and interior mirror are required by law. You should be OK though.

My friend got a ticket in his '78 for not having a passenger side mirror. He has a driver side and rear view mirror.

To add to the confusion, I also heard if you have both driver and passenger side mirrors, you don't need a rear view.

TIMSPEED · 01-29-2004, 04:26 AM

In California, if your rear window is tinted, then you must have both sides mirrors, but you do not need the rearview. If your rear window isn't tinted, then you can have only the drivers side, and rearview.

1974StepSide · 01-29-2004, 04:48 AM

That would explain why my buddy got a ticket then, his back window is tinted Dark...

BaggedC10 · 01-29-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by greenhorn male

I beleive it is drivers side mirror and a second usable mirror (inside rear view mirror or passenger side mirror)

Yep. You simply worded what I said better. Thanks.

LOHRTBT · 01-29-2004, 12:45 PM

Its NOT illegal here. Just have to have a rear view mirror.

SWEET7T · 01-29-2004, 01:44 PM

In AZ I only had a driver side and window mirror on my Jeep. Then my gf broke my window mirror off

but it was ok because I had a rack/tire carrier and couldn't see out that way anyways. I never had any probs with just having the driveside mirror.

My challenger had only the driver door mirror and the window mirror. But I have always been under the impression that you needed at least 2 mirrors no matter what state. Best bet would be to contact DMV.

greenhorn male · 01-29-2004, 05:57 PM

My first car was a brand new 1980 Toyota Celica ST bought in Fremont,CA. In 1980 ST's did not come with passenger side mirrors off the showroom. The GT's came with the passenger side mirror. I remember back then a lot of other makes and models having no passenger side mirror.

01-28-2004, 08:57 PM	#1
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	Kinda illegal or not? I shaved my truck completely this summer, had plans of putting side mirrors back on but I didn't find any I liked. Anyways, is it a major traffic violation if you don't have side mirrors(I still have a rearview) or is it only a 30-40 dollar ticket. Is this law any different in the states. (I might have a time reinsuring it though) __________________ Dennis

01-28-2004, 09:09 PM	#2
westcasey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: kansas Posts: 49	Most states that I know of will make you park it if you don't at least have left side mirror. __________________ 1987 GMC 1500 5.7L 1985 Chevy 3/4 4X4 2001 Chevy 2500 HD 4X4 2007 Chevy 3500 Duramax 4X4

01-28-2004, 09:14 PM	#4
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	any good pictures of chrome/billet mirrors? __________________ Dennis

01-28-2004, 09:31 PM	#5
dacanuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 85	Check out the post "More pics of 'that 75'" or whatever exactly it's called in this section. Motorcycle mirrors are mirrors... __________________ 86 GMC C15 swb. 350/TH350, fully loaded, but wish I had overdrive!

01-28-2004, 11:17 PM	#6
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Remember...."It is only illegal if you get caught." LOL __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

01-28-2004, 09:13 PM	#3
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	dependong on the year of the truck you may have to have two mirrors on the sides but the laws is at least one on the left. you wont pass inspection without it and you cold be pulled over for it if good ole smokey is in a ticket writing mood. dont chance it its safety

01-28-2004, 11:27 PM	#7
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	EXACTLY --- drive decent, obey signs, and don't speed (actually I like driving under the speed limit, it makes people look at my truck) nothing like rumbling down main at 20km/h __________________ Dennis

01-29-2004, 12:10 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	All states seem to differ on what is legal, but I do believe a drivers side mirror is required.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-29-2004, 12:39 AM	#9
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	In California, a driver side and interior mirror are required by law. You should be OK though. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

01-29-2004, 12:55 AM	#10
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	The coolest deal I ever saw for a mirror was some mirrors mounted to the vent wing WINDOW. They actually had a glass shop drill a couple holes through the glass and mounted a really cool set of billet mirrors to them. GA I know requires 2 mirror on most vehicles. Always one on the driverside and a center OR a passengerside. I run WINK mirrors in both of my trucks. Love them, I can see out the passengerside window. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

01-29-2004, 01:25 AM	#11
chevyforever Some like em' long! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Grace, Idaho Posts: 69	here in idaho, you only have to have the rearview mirror mounted inside on the windshield unless you are towing a trailer, then you have to have the one on the windshield and also a left door mirror. chevyforever __________________ 1971 chevy c10 lwb- 300 hp 350 crate motor, soon to be more with ported and polished 62cc chamber 461 double humps, TH400, 3.73 posi, used to be my uncle's truck 1972 chevy k10 lwb- 350,4 spd, old and tired, dad bought brand new and is now mine 1968 chevy c20 lwb- 327, 4 spd, was originally a 50th anniversary truck 1990 GMC K1500-just my runaround truck 1982 Chevy K10 shortbed, new motor and new paint, another project in the mix of the others. IMPORTS SUCK!

01-29-2004, 01:44 AM	#12
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	I dont have side mirrors on my 77 and no one has said anything yet. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

01-29-2004, 02:02 AM	#13
edog1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Maria ,CA Posts: 142	If you dont have any mirrors and a loud stereo. How would you ever know if a cop is trying to pull you over. Leave them off and never get another ticket again

01-29-2004, 04:26 AM	#17
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	In California, if your rear window is tinted, then you must have both sides mirrors, but you do not need the rearview. If your rear window isn't tinted, then you can have only the drivers side, and rearview. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

01-29-2004, 04:48 AM	#18
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	That would explain why my buddy got a ticket then, his back window is tinted Dark... __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!



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01-29-2004, 12:45 PM	#20
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Its NOT illegal here. Just have to have a rear view mirror. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-29-2004, 01:44 PM	#21
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	In AZ I only had a driver side and window mirror on my Jeep. Then my gf broke my window mirror off but it was ok because I had a rack/tire carrier and couldn't see out that way anyways. I never had any probs with just having the driveside mirror. My challenger had only the driver door mirror and the window mirror. But I have always been under the impression that you needed at least 2 mirrors no matter what state. Best bet would be to contact DMV. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

01-29-2004, 05:57 PM	#22
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	My first car was a brand new 1980 Toyota Celica ST bought in Fremont,CA. In 1980 ST's did not come with passenger side mirrors off the showroom. The GT's came with the passenger side mirror. I remember back then a lot of other makes and models having no passenger side mirror. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

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