[FONT=Arial,]Inspection criteria for the state of Texas:
20.19 Mirror. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such motor vehicle.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]1. Inspection Procedure[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]a. Inspect only one mirror.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]1) Exterior Rearview Mirror: From the driver’s position, visually inspect exterior mirror for a clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear. Look for correct location and stable mounting.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]2) Interior Rearview Mirror: From the driver’s position, visually inspect interior mirror for proper mounting, location, cracks, sharp edges, and ease of adjustment.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]2. Inspect for and reject if:[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]a. Mirror does not provide the driver with a clear view to the rear of 200 feet.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]b. Vehicle is not equipped with at least one mirror.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]c. Mirror offers unsafe interference with driver’s forward vision.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]d. Reflective surface of mirror is cracked, broken, peeled, tarnished, or has sharp edges.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]e. Mirror is not mounted securely to prevent swing or excessive vibration unless the vehicle is equipped with another mirror which meets requirements.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,]NOTE: An inside mirror would meet all the above requirements. If the vehicle is equipped with more than one mirror, only one, either inside or outside, needs to meet all requirements.[/FONT]