Originally Posted by jwc
I mentioned it because of any safety legislation that could be offered as law, this is one I would agree with. I also feel it is the one safety item that should would make a bigger difference that a helmet. A mirror has the potential to prevent an accident, not try to "save" you after the fact.
Once, mirrors were the domain of the Freds for me. I never had a problem with people cutting me off when I lived in California, but here in NC, it is a problem. It has made a big difference for me in the number of "close calls".
I never used a mirror when I rode a road bike. I started using one when I started riding my recumbent over 5 years ago. It is harder for me to look behind me so I use a mirror to help see what is behind. I do not think mirrors, either handle bar or helmet, should be legislated. I never needed one on a road bike. It was easy to look behind me, either over my shoulder or under my arm. On my 'bent it is not so easy to do so.