Why YSK: Since May 2018, all newly-built cars sold in the United States are required to have a backup camera and video display for the camera. Many car dealers, both used and new, will advertise the backup camera as some kind of added luxury or special option and try to charge you more for it. Don’t bite the bait and understand that it is 100% a legal mandate to have it, like seat belts or air bags.
I always had a complete disdain for all the electronics put into cars. I still do, but after buying my current car I never want a car without a backup camera again. I fully admit I was completely wrong on that.
I keep wondering why we have regulations like this, but having headlights come on when the wipers are turned on is still not required.
If anything, Technology Connections has convinced me that brake lights and turn signals require better rules.
i recently heard a story about parents that ran over their kid. they did a bunch of petitions to mandate backup cameras. i couldnt quickly find anything to back this up though
Must be nice to have that new of a car. I still have to turn my head like a peasant.
It’s like when I hear Discover card advertise that you’re not responsible for unauthorized purchases. That’s also federal law, not a feature.
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In my hatchback I only use it to see how I’m parked (wether i can drive 1cm further back or not) and to make sure there isn’t a hobbit child standing behind the car when about to reverse. Looking out is the windows and mirrors gives me a much better overview of what’s going on around me. If it was an option I wouldn’t get it.
When I first used a backup camera in 2015, I immediately felt it should be required due to how easy it is to see if there is a kid or dog behind your car while backing up. I’m glad they actually did make it required! Though my issue with it now is how there doesn’t seem to be a standard resolution, field of view, etc. So some cars have a terrible backup camera, but there’s always turning your head around and looking back there!
Next they should make front cameras for personal trucks required!
