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.

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    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!

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      1 year ago

      My car stops if it senses it’s going to hit something in reverse (forward too of course but that’s not relevant for this thread)

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        1 year ago

        My father in law has that too, but there seems to be a lot of false positives. (He has a 2018 Kia Niro)

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        My father in law has that too, but there seems to be a lot of false positives. (He has a 2018 Kia Niro)

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        My father in law has that too, but there seems to be a lot of false positives. (He has a 2018 Kia Niro)