BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Guide: LCVs
Windscreens and glass Windscreens/Windows
Mirrors and housing units
Damage in excess of 10mm in the driver’s line of vision (a vertical strip 290mm wide centred on the steering wheel), or in excess of 40mm elsewhere in the area swept by the vehicle’s wiper blades, is not acceptable.
The housing unit should not be damaged or cracked. All mirrors must be in a working condition.
All glass areas must be secure, watertight and fully operational.
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In all areas, light scratching is acceptable provided it does not interfere with the driver’s line of sight and the heating elements and the ADAS (automated driver assistance systems) still work properly.
Missing, faded, cracked or damaged mirrors are not acceptable.
If adjustable and/or heated door mirrors, they must work correctly.
The vehicle’s ADAS (automated driver assistance systems) must have been recalibrated according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations if any component part, including windscreen(s) has been replaced. Repaired chips are acceptable provided they are repaired to a professional standard and the work is warrantied.
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Windscreen wipers must be present, secure and in good condition so that they can clear the windscreen and give the driver a clear view of the road ahead. The washer reservoir must have sufficient liquid to clear the windscreen when working in conjunction with the windscreen wiper blades.
Licensed by the BVRLA for use by Close Brothers Ltd from 21 December 2023 until 31 December 2024
Windscreens and glass (continued)