jeffmorris Posted October 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 23, 2008 What is the red/white tape on the backs of side-view mirrors on NYCTA buses for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted October 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 23, 2008 My guess is that it's reflection tape to avoid sideswiping that will break off the mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 24, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 24, 2008 Any vehicle with protruding bits usually has some kind of warning pattern. Metroliner cab cars have a warning pattern because they have "front end" equipment such as the cow catcher. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted October 24, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 24, 2008 The red/white warning tape was put on the backs of mirrors because too many passengers were getting cracked on the head by the mirror when the bus would pull into a stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 24, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 24, 2008 The red/white warning tape was put on the backs of mirrors because too many passengers were getting cracked on the head by the mirror when the bus would pull into a stop. That too. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Hawk Posted October 24, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 24, 2008 It is for when I pull into the stand and your stand there like an idiot and ignore a bus coming you finally realize that Im gonna slep you upside the head with the mirror. It is there to keep you from getting slapped in the head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noflexdont Posted October 24, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 24, 2008 Well said Hawk! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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