Mirrors legally required on Transit Van tug ??

Ken the WA Road Traffic Act 1974 requires that you must have a clear view ahead, behind and to the sides of a vehicle. A rule of thumb is that in your external RV mirrors you should be able to see 75% of the (mirror glass) area to the sides and behind the van and 25% of of the mirror showing the van (or whatever is being towed) In other words if the mirrors cannot be adjusted out far enough that you can have clear view of the roadway either side of the van and you can only see the van no matter how you adjust the mirrors then you need extension mirrors. On one other point, the law requires the extension mirrors to be removed when you are not towing.
I could safely say you will need extension mirrors on the Patrol because Nissan does not even manufacture the drivers side mirror so it can be adjusted far enough away from the vehicle to remove the blind spot on that side. I know because I drive one.
This link might help:
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_VS_IB_107.pdf

You only need to be able to see along the sides of the van enough to see whole length
I don't know where this view whats behind business is with side mirrors, name 1 truck that can achieve this with out the use of a camera

Hi again Ken. As I said in the previous thread I like to keep things simple and try not to worry about the intricacies of percentage or clause 3a sub section 2 part 1 of any act or regulation. All clap trap in my opinion and can be replaced with everyday common sense.

My test has always been, and this was taught to me by an old time traffic cop in breeches, is that when I am following you towing your van, if I am safe distance behind you, 2 sec rule, I need to be able to see down the side of your van and be able to see the whites of your eyes!
You can't account for those who are dancing all over the back of you. If they are up your clacker, you know they are there and your side view will pick them up when they go the big overtake. I would assume most drivers are generally aware of what is already behind them or will be soon given they are catching you up. They don't tend to just materialise up your rear without warning. Our roads are not straight. The slightest curve will give you an angle to see the clown in your blind spot behind you for a moment so just keep checking all the time.
I really can't answer specifically about a transit van. Get a mate to follow you at 80 ks on the hwy and give him a wink. If he can see you and you can see him, you good.
As for removal of mirrors. It's not the mirror that creates the offence. It's anything that protrudes off the side of your car beyond certain limits. Could be a mirror or a carpet sitting diagonally in the back seat and poking out the window waiting to clean up a cyclist. Hope hats all clear and common sense enough. I am sure there will be some one who wants to debate the specific rules and regulations but I will leave that to the solicitors when someone decides to contest a ticket at court. They don't work on common sense!!

Cheers. Graeme