It makes a guy wonder why there isn't a detent to hold the mirror in place without the need of the gears. This is a real safety issue. I don't know bout yalls states but in the OH if there is a cop ems or fire with lights and screamers on you yield to them. The rear view mirror law in OH has some other verbiage that dose not make it so that your side mirrors have to be in position. There are many states and countries your mileage will vary.
Story time. When I was going to collage after It ETS out of the Army. I was in a small VOTECH class and the other gent I was usually partnered up with in lab was from New Hampshire. One day he was dorking about in his danger ranger and all of a sudden he heard sirens and everyone pulled over so he did to. He explained his confusions as a cop just raced by and after traffic moved on like normal. I told him that is a law in OH and he told me in NH not the same.
(D) Vehicles approaching emergency vehicles.
(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of these regulations and/or state law, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right edge or curb of the street or roadway, clear of any intersection, and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, hospital and campus security officer or traffic control officer.
codes.ohio.gov
Every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle, shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the operator a view of the highway to the rear of such vehicle. The operator shall have a clear unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicle by mirror.
codes.ohio.gov