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).
New requirement for all motor vehicles to be fitted with a reflecting mirror.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\3\ scan0053 | |
| Date | 4th January 1932 | |
| Y3594. To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}) from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}) ROY{Sir Henry Royce}14/MG4.1.32 As you are aware, from January 1st onwards, every motor vehicle, other than motor cycles, must be equipped with a Reflecting Mirror, constructed and fitted to the motor vehicle so as to enable the driver to be or become aware of the presence in the rear thereof of any other vehicle. I believe you already have ample supplies of such mirrors. If not, kindly advise. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||