This legislation has been repealed.
Motor vehicles
manufactured on and after 1 January 1971 having an exterior movable body
panel forward of the windscreen that serves to cover an engine, luggage,
storage or battery compartment shall be provided with a latch system. A panel
opening from the front which in any open position partially or completely
obstructs the driver’s forward view through the windscreen must be
provided with a second latch position on the latch system or with a second
latch system.