Giuseppina Incisivo
30 Jul 2015 · Coroner Joseph Turner · West Sussex
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. insufficient visibility of pedestrians by high-fronted goods vehicles
“That whilst the relevant EU Directives (2003/97/EC and 2005/27/EC) and associated legal requirements for some high-fronted goods vehicles require the fitting of a 'front blind spot mirror' (Class VI) of a certain size, shape and resulting view, the actual shape (convex) and size of such mirrors does not provide sufficient visibility of slow moving pedestrians (especially the elderly), or those not wearing highly visible clothing, especially when very close to the front of the vehicle.”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“whilst the relevant EU Directives (2003/97/EC and 2005/27/EC) and associated legal requirements for some high-fronted goods vehicles require the fitting of a 'front blind spot mirror' (Class VI) of a certain size, shape and resulting view, the actual shape (convex) and size of such mirrors does not provide sufficient visibility of slow moving pedestrians (especially the elderly)”
Later report
“standard class 5 and 6 mirrors create an avoidable risk cab drivers will not see other road users and pedestrians in close proximity to the cab when stationary.”
Responses
2015-0303-Response-by-Department-for-Transport.pdf ↗· Department for Transport
Stated action
“will endeavour to explain the current legislation on vehicle construction matters and the steps being taken to address your concerns”