Mandatory Rear-View Mirrors
All vehicles must have functional rear-view mirrors. Driving without them is a fineable offence.
All four-wheelers must have at least one interior rear-view mirror and one exterior mirror on the right side. Two-wheelers must have at least one rear-view mirror (two recommended). Mirrors must provide clear rear visibility.
Penalty Under Law
₹500 (Sec. 177). Driving without mirrors: Sec. 190.
Legal Source
CMVR Rule 103; MV Act Sec. 190
What the Law Says
CMVR Rule 103: Every motor vehicle must be equipped with rear-view mirrors that give the driver a clear view of the road behind. Cars must have at least two mirrors (one internal, one external right). Commercial vehicles must have mirrors on both sides. Two-wheelers must have at least one mirror.
💡 Why This Rule Exists
Mirrors are the primary tool for rear and lateral awareness. Without mirrors, a driver cannot check blind spots before lane changes, turns, or stops. A significant number of side-impact and merge collisions occur because the driver did not check — or did not have — functioning mirrors.
Key Facts
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Cars: interior mirror + at least 1 exterior mirror (right side) mandatory. Both sides recommended.
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Two-wheelers: at least 1 mirror. Both sides strongly recommended.
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Trucks/buses: both exterior mirrors mandatory. Convex mirrors recommended for wider field.
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Mirrors must be adjusted to minimise blind spots.
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Aftermarket tinted or decorative mirror covers that reduce visibility are illegal.
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Folded-in mirrors are considered non-functional — unfold them before driving.
⚠️ Common Violations
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Two-wheeler riders removing mirrors for "aesthetics."
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Driving with mirrors folded in after parking in a tight spot.
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Cracked or broken mirrors not replaced.
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