29, 3. 85 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 90/1 I1 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DIRECTIVE of 18 February 1985 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 71/127/EEC on the approxima- tion of the laws of the Member States relating to the rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles (85/205/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (!), as last amended by Direc- tive 80/1267/EEC (¥ and in particular Article 11 thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 71/127/EEC of 1 March 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the: Member States relating to the rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles (}), as amended by Commission Direc- ‘tive 79/79S/EEC (), “ Whereas, in the light of the experience gained and the present state of the art, it is now possible not only to " amplify certain requirements of Directive 71/127/EEC and bring them more into line with actual test condi- tions but also to render them more stringent with a view to improving road safety ; () OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1. () OJ No L 375, 31. 12 . 1980, p. 34. () OJ No L 68, 22. 3. 1971, p. 1. () OJ No L 239, 22. 9. 1979, p. 1. Whereas the presence of the passenger-side exterior rear-view mirror on vehicles in categories M, (cars) and N, (light vans), although still optional, has made it necessary to modify the design of both the mirror and its holder in order to ensure that, whilst guaranteeing an optimum field of vision, the dimensions of the device are such as to minimize vibrations and drag ; Whereas, in the case of category Nj articulated tractors (heavy goods vehicles), existing provisions have proved inadequate as regards the exterior lateral field of vision to the side and rear of the vehicle and whereas, in order to remedy this shbrtcoming, it has proved neces- sary to require the fitting of an additional ‘wide-angle’ rear-view mirror ; ‘ Whereas, in the case of all category Nj; vehicles (rigid lorries with or without trailer and articulated tractors), existing provisions have proved inadequate as regards the field of vision in the area adjacent to the side of the cab structure opposite the driver and whereas, in- order to remedy this shortcoming, it has proved neces- sary to require the fitting of a ‘close-proximity’ rear- view mirror ; ' Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Adaptation to Technical Progress of Directives on the removal of technical barriers to trade in the motor vehicles sector,