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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...

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

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...

Thanks to Vision Zero, New York pedestrian deaths are the lowest since 1910. This is the first year the city began recording these deaths.

101 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in 2017, while 184 pedestrians were killed in 2013 when the initiative was first proposed by then candidate Mayor De Blasio.

Steps taken for Vision Zero include reducing speed limits, changing street corners, and adjusting cross signals.

“The lower speed limit, increased enforcement and safer street designs are all building on each other to keep New Yorkers safe,” Mr. de Blasio said in a statement. “Now we must deepen...

One of our first new products of 2018 is here! I'm proud to introduce the RVS-3710-DVR 7" Digital Quad Vie Color Monitor with Built-in DVR. This advanced monitor is equipped with GPS and a built-in DVR. The DVR records footage from all cameras connected. It has a touch screen, is compatible with our AHD 720p cameras, and has an USB 2.0 interface, allowing you to easily backup footage. An adjustable G-sensor safeguards important footage with override protection.

The RVS-3710-DVR 7" Digital Quad View Color Monitor with Built-in DVR is the monitor of the future.

RVS-3710-DVR

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...

Our December product of the month is the RVS-SA101 Headrest Hook with Magnetic Phone & Tablet Mount. This dual purpose item works as both a hook to hang bags and a magnetic mount for phones/tablets. I've given the Headrest Hook as a gift to nearly my entire family. It's available in both 1 and 2 packs. Here's how it works.

Headrest Hook

the Headrest Hook mounts on the back of the passenger or driver headrest and can be used to hang shopping bags, handbags, or really anything at all! Easily magnetically mount phone or tablet right behind the front headrests to instantly and easily set up a display...

Are you one of the estimated 51 million Americans traveling more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving weekend? I'm heading to my brother and sister-in-law's apartment in Red Hook, Brooklyn for a small Thanksgiving meal. I look forward to spending the day cooking, eating, and playing games. We have a lot to be thankful for. If you are traveling, leave early and plan ahead.

A National Safety Council analysis concludes that an estimated 421 could be killed and another 48,500 serious injured in car accidents during the Thanksgiving holiday period, 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday night.

American Trucking Association's...

Rear View Safety’s RVS-96D is a 9” LED digital color monitor. The monitor can connect and view six cameras simultaneously, and records all video connected with a built-in DVR.

An included GPS receiver records vehicle location as well as speed. The monitor also includes trigger wires for each of the camera ports, a touch screen to control settings, and multiple viewing options.

RVS-96D

• 9" LED Digital Color Display
• 6 Channel - connect and view 6 cameras
• Split Screen - view multiple cameras at once
• Built-in DVR - record all cameras connected
• GPS Module - record vehicle speed and location

A recent video by YouTube channel Roadcams proves the effectiveness of Volvo's Automatic Emergency Braking Technology (AEB). The shocking footage shows a semi missing a running child running into traffic after being dropped of at a bus stop. This technology saved a child's life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=cJ4qhLNYKf4

The truck misses the child, thanks to a combination of the child changing direction and the advanced AEB system.  These systems detect an impending forward crash in time to avoid a collision. They system first warns the driver to take corrective action to avoid...

Rear View Safety’s newest monitor was designed specifically for RV’s. The RVS-97 is a large 9” TFT LCD digital single view color monitor with 3 channels. It includes multiple mounting options and a fully functional remote control.

This 9” TFT-LCD single view monitor comes with a super sharp digital image, built-in speaker, touch buttons below the screen and 3 video inputs. This allows for the connection of up to 3 cameras simultaneously. The RVS-97 has a quick installation and is easy to operate. With a wide voltage range, this monitor works with both 12V and 24V systems. The RVS-97 also features...

"#Stoponred" is the theme of this years National School Bus Safety Week, October 16-20. The theme was chosen from the winner of a safety poster the year before.

The week is for parents, students, motorists, school administrators, school bus operators to discuss the importance of bus safety. School districts throughout the country and also Canada observe National School Bus Safety Week the third full week of October every year.

In addition to events on the subject, many states are cracking down on drivers who don't "#StopOnRed." From 2014-2016, over 4,000 drivers in Ohio were convicted of failing...

A California state law effective July 2018 will require drivers and passengers of commercial buses, such as Greyhound, to wear seat belts. The law includes a $20 fine for the first violation and a $50 fine for the next. Parents are held responsible for making sure children under 16 are buckled up. The companies of charter buses are also responsible for children using seat belts.

Seat Belt Laws

The new law, SB20 by state Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, easily passed both houses. California Jerry Brown signed it last week. According the to National Transportation Safety board, there are 21 bus fatalities...