New Berlin, Wisc., September 20, 2011 – Heavy truck operators that must install convex mirrors, also known as "cross view" or "crossover" mirrors, on the front of their trucks to satisfy a recent New York safety law can turn to Velvac to help achieve compliance. A leading manufacturer and supplier of vision systems to the recreational, truck, and specialty vehicle industries, Velvac offers a large line of premium hood-mounted convex mirror systems, designed and manufactured for enhanced durability, superior stability, and easy adjustments – all of which will help operators comply with the new law.
The law, which takes effect on January 14, 2012, requires all trucks registered in the state of New York with a maximum gross weight of 26,000 pounds or more to be equipped with a cross view mirror when driving in New York cities with at least one million residents. The mirror, which eliminates dangerous blind spots, must allow the operator to see a target zone of one foot in front of the vehicle and three feet above the road. This law, which impacts more than 13,000 trucks, including dump trucks, cement mixers, large delivery vehicles, and traditional tractor trailers, was written in an effort to improve vehicle safety after several young children were killed crossing the street directly in front of large trucks.
"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, frontal impacts account for almost three-quarters of all pedestrians killed by large trucks," noted Jeff Porter, President and CEO of Velvac. "This law will go a long way in significantly reducing such fatalities, and in protecting pedestrians, especially children, from being hurt when a truck first starts to move. Velvac is pleased to see the enactment of this law, as it supports our longstanding philosophy of developing products, like the Duraball® wide view and K-10 Eyeball® mirrors, which improve driver safety and reduce blind spots. It is important that owners, operators, and dealers contact Velvac to help select the proper crossover mirror assembly for their cab configuration."
Velvac first developed front dual-view crossover mirrors more than 25 years ago and has expanded its offering on heavy trucks many times since. In 2009, Velvac acquired K-10 Enterprizes, a leading manufacturer of front crossover mirrors and the inventor of the K-10 Eyeball® convex mirror, giving Velvac one of the industry's most complete offerings of quality front crossover mirrors. When properly installed, Velvac's pod-style mirror assemblies using either the Duraball® wide view or the K-10 Eyeball® mirror will help vehicle owners comply with this recent New York State law.
For additional information on Velvac Cross View Mirrors, including product, pricing, and shipping information, call Velvac toll-free at 1.800.783.8871, e-mail Customer Solutions at technicalservice@velvac.com, or visit the Convex Mirror product page on Velvac's website at http://velvac.thomasnet.com/category/tegories-mirrors-vision-systems-hood-mount-mirro-2.
To read the New York State law, visit: www.velvac.com/pdf/NY_crossview_law_chapter_138.pdf
About Velvac, Inc.
Velvac is a leading manufacturer and supplier of vision systems and component parts to the recreational, truck and specialty vehicle industries. Velvac has the industry's broadest mirror product offerings, from high volume replacement mirror heads and service parts to unique, proprietary mirror systems. Founded in 1934, Velvac's corporate offices and aftermarket operations are located in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Its complete, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Reynosa, Mexico. www.velvac.com
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