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It's the dog days of summer! Are you going on a family vacation? I'm jealous. Here are some summer road trip tips from AAA to make sure your trip doesn't have any problems.

Before You Go

• Tires should be properly inflated and in good condition.
• Fluids should be topped-off or changed, if they are dirty or contaminated.
• The radiator and cooling system should be checked for proper operation.
• Belts and hoses should be in tip-top shape.

It's always a good idea to get everything checked out before a big trip. That way you can fix any problems and it gives you peace of mind.

Travel Planning

• Emergency Kit...

Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced a bill that would require automatic notifications of driver violations to school districts as well as school bus companies within 24 hours. This would allow the organizations to take faster actions. The bill was written in response to New Jersey crash in May that killed a teacher and a student.

“Miranda’s Law,” is being proposed to help support the SECURES Act, which would make lap-shoulder seat belts the nationwide standard for school buses. The bill would require a nationwide employer notification service for buses. This would give...

Big things really do come in small packages! The July product of the month is the RVS-400C Compact HD Dash Camera. The RVS-400C is a high quality dash camera that's loaded with features.

The RVS-400C has a 120° viewing angle and a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, which will give you a full and crystal clear HD view of the road ahead. This dash camera is also equipped with night vision and has a storage capacity of 32GB. Never be left in the dark again!

• Compact size with simple install
• Full HD video recording
• Ultra wide 120° viewing angle
• Equipped with 12 infra-red lights for excellent night vision...

The newest addition to the SimpleSight™ Series is the RVS-DS55, a waterproof wireless transmitter. This RVS-DS55 allows you to add any of our CMOS cameras to The SimpleSight™ Series Wireless Backup Camera System monitors (15WM, 25WM, 35WM). It has a wireless range of 100ft and is waterproof with an IP68 rating, allowing you to install it outside your vehicle.

• Connects To SimpleSight™ Wireless Backup Camera Systems
• Make Any Wired CMOS Camera Wireless
• Completely Waterproof - IP68
• Guaranteed Transmission Of 100ft Even At Highway Speeds!

Hot car deaths already on the rise in 2018. 7 children have already lost their lives due to vehicular heatstroke. It only takes 30 minutes sitting in 75 degree temperatures to warm up the inside of a car to over 100 degrees.

According to noheatstroke.org, 749 children have died due to pediatric vehicular heatstroke since 1998.

These are not isolated events.

Brilliant Backseat

Rear View Safety developed the Brilliant Backseat Reminder System so you won’t forget any precious cargo left in the backseat. The Brilliant Backseat is equipped with two distinct alarms to alert you, or those nearby...

Following the investigation of two 2016 multi fatality crashes involving school buses, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that all new buses be equipped with lap and shoulder seat belts. The organization is also calling for better driver oversight.

Enough is Enough

"I feel like we've always tiptoed around this issue of seat belt usage and lap [and] shoulder belts in school buses," said NTSB Board Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt. "The last recommendation we made on this was in 2013 coming out of a crash in Chesterfield, New Jersey, that occurred in February of 2012. And it was a...

Today over 50 law enforcement officers from sheriff's offices, police departments, and the Michigan State Police will begin Operation Ghost Rider. This operation uses unmarked police vehicles to observe distracted drivers, then radio marked vehicles to start a traffic stop.

"Distracted drivers put themselves and everyone else on the road in extreme danger. That text, phone call, or any other behavior taking your focus off your driving, can and should wait," said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the Michigan State Police. "We hope this traffic enforcement initiative will help change dangerous...

Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar. We had a great discussion on our G-Series Mirror Monitors and FMVSS 111. Watch a recording below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbF2-01Z2rk

G-Series Mirror Monitors

Our latest G-Series monitor is the RVS-718-7 Frameless Rear View Replacement Mirror Monitor with 7.2" Dual Display. This monitor has optional/adjustable grid lines, automatic brightness adjustment, and 4 video inputs.

• Mirror monitor with 7.2" dual display
• Ultra reflective - acts as mirror as well as monitor
• 4 Channel - can attach up to four cameras
• Adjustable distance grid lines...

Are you ready for FMVSS 111? We want to help you become compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 law.

FMVSS 111

The new requirement regulates a necessary view behind a vehicle. The field of view extended area is a 10-foot by 20-foot space directly behind the vehicle. The rule applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under 10,000 pounds, with phase-in effective May 2017 and full compliance required May 1^st, 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQy2aCYkpxA

Most Rear View Safety cameras can comply with FMVSS 111. The company has also released...

Our next webinar is 2 weeks away! Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM as he leads a discussion on G-Series Mirror Monitors. We will dive into all the different G-Series monitors and all their various features, including bluetooth, navigation, and mirrorlink. Click here to reserve your seat.

G-Series Mirror Monitors

Our latest G-Series monitor is the RVS-718-7 Frameless Rear View Replacement Mirror Monitor with 7.2" Dual Display. This monitor has optional/adjustable grid lines, automatic brightness adjustment, and 4 video inputs.

• Mirror monitor...

Are you going on a road trip this spring? Check out these tips from Car Ninja.

The much-awaited spring season is here. This is the season for holidays, breaks from work and long drives with family and friends. While it certainly is great news we have to ensure that such road trips are free from stress and are safe and enjoyable. Breakdowns and even minor accidents could create problems and therefore we should ensure that things are taken care of as best as possible. It would avoid wastage of time and energy in repairing and setting things right. Hence, we will try and have a look at the various...

A recent house panel vote advanced legislation that would make it against the law to hold a cell phone while driving in the state of Minnesota. The vote came after four years of unsuccessful attempts with similar bills.

If passed, Minnesota would become the 17th state (with the District of Columbia), to enact this measure. Currently Minnesota law allows drivers to hold a phone in their hands while driving, if they are speaking on the phone.

Closing Loopholes

Texting and driving is illegal in the state. but the general nature of the law makes it difficult to enforce. It's a difficulty for officers...

Accidents with industrial heavy duty commercial vehicles are dangerous and expensive. The last count by the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 4,600 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a report that found that up to half of all industry fatalities are partially caused by heavy equipment.

We designed the RVS-123 Radar Object Detection System to protect your fleet.

The RVS-123 uses radar technology to detect stationary objects and people...

Have you ever been stuck at a red light with no traffic? A new law in Utah would allow vehicles to go through a red-light if the driver stops first, and safety looks in all directions. House Bill 416 was suggested to Representative Ken Ivory by a constituent.

Red Light Law

“He was on his way to the airport, stuck at a red light- we’ve all been there-,” said Rep. Ivory as he told the constituent’s story.  “The red light was terminal; one after another after another and nobody is here, nobody is here.  He went through the red light. There was a police officer in a parking lot nearby. Got a ticket...

It's that time of year again! Rear View Safety will attending the 2018 NTEA Work Truck show March 7-9th in Indianapolis, IN. if you don't know, NTEA is an annual trade show where thousands of industry professionals come together to display their best work trucks and work truck equipment. Say hello at booth #324 from March 7-9^th. We will also have a display in Safe Fleet's exhibit, located in booth #921.

Watch a video from last year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjXk3bBlmDs

Rear View Safety will be showcasing a variety of safety solutions, including the innovative RVS-77550 360+ Bird's Eye...

I’ve written about my own personal experience with the dangers of drowsy driving before. It is a dangerous epidemic that cannot be ignored. After analyzing dashboard videos from 700 accidents, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 9.5% of all crashes involved drowsy driving, based on the portion of time the operators' eyes were closed in the minutes before a crash. This statistic grows to nearly 11% in severe crashes.

Driver Fatigue Systems

Rear View Safety offers both commercial and consumer grade driver fatigue systems to alter driver’s when they begin to show the first symptoms...

One of my favorite parts of my job is our webinar series. I love being able to interact live with our customers, answer questions and help keep them safe. Our next webinar is this Wednesday 2:00-2:30 EST. The topic is new vehicle safety solutions. Reserve your seat here.

Webinar Series

Watch a few of our past webinars below. You can also check out our YouTube Channel to watch them all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwskkWyR6E0&index=1&list=PLgKy4xHDDcfSE603x68vJZctdGJcenTA_

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHmt5rzgOyY&t=21s