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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...

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. We've also introduced a...

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...

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...

We had a great time during our first webinar of 2018! We had a lot of great questions and gained some insight on how to make the next one even more helpful!

Did you miss our webinar? No problem, watch it below. Keep an eye on this blog for more details on our next one. We have a new webinar once every 2 months.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNVDOldxsd4&t=3s

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

I'm very excited to announce our RVS-96D 9" LED 6 Channel Split Screen Monitor with Built-In DVR as our February product of the month. The amazing monitor is the ultimate solution for your RV, bus, or emergency vehicle, allowing you to easily view and record all angles simultaneously.

An included GPS receiver records vehicle location and speed. Six trigger wires allow the operator to automatically view specific cameras based on user actions, such as viewing the backup camera when the vehicle is put into reverse.

This unique monitor also features multiple viewing options and a touch screen...

My parents bought a new (to them) car last November. My mom was very pumped about the included backup and side camera.

"It has grid lines when you back up! The cameras change when I use my turn signal!" She happily exclaimed after she brought it home. When I came back to Kansas for Christmas, she proudly showed me how everything worked.

Many new vehicles now come standard with backup and/or side cameras. It makes sense. Laws are changing, and the new generation are learning to drive with cameras. The question remains, how can I make my parents even safer? After hearing all about my mom's backup...

Each year, thousands converge onto Louisville, KY for the National RV Trade Show - otherwise known as The RVIA. The show features hundreds of RV's on display as well as vendors and suppliers of all sorts. Rear View Safety was there educating about road safety and displaying the newest in road safety technology, including the brand new SimpleSight™ Wireless Series. Watch our video from RVIA 2017 below.

RVIA 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT5phlnOAxY

According to recent data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,190 fatal work injuries occurred in 2016. This is a 7% increase from 2015. This is the third year in a row this number has increased.

At 40% (2,083) of the fatalities, transportation accidents remained the most common cause of work deaths. Violence committed by people or animals and On-the-job overdoses from non-medical use of drugs or alcohol are also high on the list.

National Safety Council

In response to this data, The National Safety Council is urging employers to take a systematic approach to this problem.

"Leadership...

For many the holiday season is about spending time with family and friends. Personally I'm very excited to get out of New York for a little while and see my family back in Kansas.  I'm not the only on traveling for Christmas. Around 63.9 million Americans will travel over 50 miles from home during the Christmas holiday travel period. While i'll be traveling by plane, more than 52.4 million Americans (82% of ALL holiday travelers) intend to travel by automobile. Here are some tips for safe travel.

Travel Tips

• Get your car ready for travel. Check the tire tread, battery, antifreeze, windows and...

We all know some variation of the golden rule. Treat others as you want to be treated.

United Against Bullying program, the national social campaign of Safe Fleet, has announced The Golden Rule Challenge. United Against Bullying offers tools, resources, and funding to school communities to stop bullying and empower you people to stand up against abusive behavior.

The Golden Rule Challenge

Let’s encourage our friends, family, and teams to take a picture or video of any act of kindness. Post on it Facebook with the hashtag #GoldenRuleChallenge. Each entry will be entered for a random draw of a...

We've had a busy year. In 2017 Rear View Safety has released over 40 new products, including the SimpleSight™ Wireless Series and the 360+ Bird’s Eye View Camera System. The company is proud to announce the 2018 product catalog. View the 2018 product catalog here.

SimpleSight™ Series

The innovative SimpleSight™ Wireless Series feature a 100’ digital wireless range guaranteed to work at highway speeds. The RVS-155W SimpleSight™ Wireless Backup Camera System with 5” Single Screen Monitor includes a Furrion adapter that mounts to a Furrion pre-wire kit. The SimpleSight™ series also includes the dual...

In an effort to increase safety, Chicago has passed an ordinance requiring security cameras and a licensed guard when alcohol is involved. The ordinance mandates that vehicles with a passenger capacity 15+ that include alcohol consumption during the trip or at interim stops must adhere to these rules.

MobileMule™ DVR Series

Rear View Safety's MobileMule™ DVR Series meet and exceed the requirements of the ordinance. These strong, hardworking and reliable systems record all cameras connected and protect important footage. One MobileMule™ can be used for interior security and to eliminate blind...