Does the overall vehicle width include the rearview mirrors?
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Overall vehicle width does not include the rearview mirrors. The vehicle body width is defined as: the distance between the two extreme points in the width direction of the vehicle, that is, the distance between the left and right most protruding positions of the vehicle body. According to industry-standard rules, the vehicle body width does not include the extended width of the left and right rearview mirrors, meaning the most protruding positions should be selected after the rearview mirrors are folded. In the specified standards, the significance of the vehicle width data is to provide sufficient space during overtaking, preventing accidents due to excessive width or situations where road markings are narrower than the vehicle width. National regulations stipulate that the total width of a vehicle must not exceed 2.5m to meet the usage requirements of relevant public roads.