From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Notice regarding the legal requirement for motor vehicles to be fitted with driving mirrors.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\3\ scan0049 | |
| Date | 31th October 1931 | |
| x3594 LID{A. J. Lidsey} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} DRIVING MIRRORS Please note that from the 1st January next every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with a reflecting mirror so constructed and fitted to the vehicle as to enable the driver to be or become aware of the presence in the rear thereof of any vehicle, the driver of which is desirous of passing such motor vehicle. This does not apply to a trailer if a person is carried thereon in a position which affords an uninterrupted view of the rear and such person has efficient means of communicating with the driver. D/L. [Stamp: RECEIVED NOV 1931] | ||