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Backup cameras
By letting a driver see what is behind his vehicle, this feature can avoid particularly tragic accidents where parents or neighbors back over small children.These "backover" accidents cause an average of 292 deaths and 18,000 injuries a year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. About 44 per cent of those killed are children under five. This is especially an issue for large vehicles like SUVs, pickups and minivans.

Click here to learn more about car features that will boost your vehicle's safety standards.

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Ambulance

We saved nearly $1000 by switching to Rear View Safety from our current supplier for an identical backup camera system. The 7 LCD screen displays a brilliant picture and the camera has never failed us. We recommend Rear View Safety.

~ Abe Andrusia, Hatzolah Ambulance of New York

City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa chose Rear View Safety for its:

• Low cost
• High quality
• Excellent warranty service

~ Ken Gordon, Superintendent, Para Transpo Service Delivery

Coach Bus

We purchased the RVS-300 and the RVS-770613 rear view cameras for our fleet of coach buses. We recommend their great technical...

Though back up camera systems have become increasingly popular and will be standard equipment within the next four years, there is no insurance discounts currently offered to owners at this time.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require rear view cameras by 2016.
• All vehicles must install a back up camera system by 2018.

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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration finalized a regulation regarding rear view cameras in March of 2014.

• The regulation is meant to reduce back-overs.
• Back-overs injure 15,000 people a year.
• Back-overs kill...

Driving at night is significantly more dangerous than driving during daylight hours; in fact, the National Safety Council has noted that traffic death rates are up to three times higher at night than during the day. Some of the many reasons for this include

• Darkness that affects depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision
• Vision problems
• Fatigue
• An increased number of drunken drivers on the road

It is also worth noting that elderly drivers (over the age of 50) have a harder time seeing at night than younger drivers. Existing eye conditions, combined with darkness, make it exponentially...

Car to Car Technology

The Obama administration came out in support of car-to-car technology, saying it would increase safe driving and reduce road accidents. The technology lets cars detect each other on the road and could prevent over half a million collisions every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the cost of the technology in 2020 would be about $329 per vehicle.

Cellphones and Accidents

According to the National Safety Council, cell phones have a major impact on road safety. Analysis of data from 2013 and earlier indicates that 26 percent of vehicle...

What could be more horrible than a mother backing her car out of the driveway, running over, and killing her own child? Rebecca Woodruff, age 4, died this way. The mother called 911, asked for an ambulance. The Houston dispatcher sent a fire truck instead. Critical life-saving moments were lost and the child died.

Every week in America, there are more than fifty backover accidents involving children. The average age of the child is one-year old. The majority of the time, a parent or relative is driving the vehicle. Mostly these accidents happen with larger vehicles like a truck, van, or SUV. Of...

The 2014 Roadmap Report revealed a significant amount of important information regarding vehicle safety, including:

• Over 33,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2012.
• Over 2 million people were injured in similar crashes.
• Almost 5,000 motorcycle riders were killed in 2012, which marked a significant increase over 2011.

https://saferoads.org/files/2014_roadmap_report.pdf

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Recent activities with the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety include:

• A hearing on truck safety that was held by the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on July 29, 2014.
• A 25 year celebration for the Advocates...

Bus Con

Indiana Convention Center
September 16th - 17th 2014

NTEA Work Truck Show

Indiana Convention Center
March 4th - 6th 2015

Trusted backup camera systems expert Rear View Safety, an authority on safe driving technology, has just launched a new online Buyer’s Guide. Featuring a wealth of data and expert analysis, the Buyer’s Guide will equip visitors to make the best decisions possible about their time on the road.

“Our Buyer’s Guide includes everything a driver should know about backup cameras. We’re excited to launch this new page on our well-reviewed website and stand ready to answer any and all customer questions,” said David Newman, an Account Manager for the vehicle backup camera company.

The Rear View Safety Buyer’s...

Brooklyn, New York, January 16, 2014 -- Backup camera system expert Rear View Safety, an authority in the field of on-board camera systems, is now recommending the latest dash cams now available through its comprehensive website. Capable of recording all drives in any conditions, the newest models can provide all drivers with security and peace of mind on the road.

“Dash cams are an emerging trend in the safety industry. New innovations are appearing with every model released, and our customers are eager to integrate dash cams into their existing safety systems. We’re ready to educate every visitor...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Winter’s icy, snowy roads make travel hazardous for everyone, and pose a special threat to commercial divers who have to face those dangers every day. Increasing on-the-road safety is a critical consideration, and leading rear view camera retailer Rear View Safety Inc. provides affordable solutions to help drivers and fleet carriers weather winter safely. Rear View Safety offers a range of on-board rear view camera systems designed to provide a clear view of blind spots and other difficult-to-see hazards that can make traveling on slippery roads more dangerous than ever.

“The need...

Rear View Safety is the premiere online retailer of backup cameras that helps both fleets and consumers enhance safety everywhere. It encourages fleet owners to consider outfitting their vehicles with the helpful units to avoid costly mistakes like one that happened recently on Columbus Ave in NYC  in late October.

At the end of October, a commercial truck driver in NYC backed into a $300,000 Ferrari. While no one was injured, the driver’s claim that he couldn’t see the car behind him while he backed into the street certainly won’t assuage the repair costs, which his fleet is surely to be liable...

Backup camera system manufacturer Rear View Safety provides all-inclusive safety solutions for businesses that operate large fleets of vehicles of any kind. The retailer, found online at https://www.RearViewSafety.com, boasts bulk discounts and other perks for fleets that make large orders. Browse Rear View Safety’s inventory to find the perfect safety solution today.

"While mass transit has made our world an incredibly more convenient place, the dangers of the road are more real than ever before. If your business operates a large fleet of buses, consider outfitting your vehicles with Rear View...

Online backup camera system retailerRear View Safetyencourages all bands that are ready to embark on their first cross country tour of the year to increase safety with one of its products. The more that a vehicle hauls, the more paramount backup safety becomes, especially for drivers who do not operate larger vehicles as a daily part of their lives. All customers who update their vehicle’s safety precautions will make the road a better place for everyone.

“Eager young musicians are often ready to take their tunes on the road, showcasing their talents around the country on an adventure they will...

Rear View Safety, a backup camera system retailer located online at https://www.RearViewSafety.com, is currently emphasizing the advantage of bundling their products with oversized vehicles. Limousine drivers, bus drivers, and other automotive professionals can all dramatically benefit from the added safety provided from a new camera system. Rear View Safety even offers extended services for business owners managing their own transportation fleets.

“Limousines are a lavish and exciting form of transportation equipped with snacks, drinks, and of course, well-dressed people. How else can you make...

Rear View Safety is a rear view camera manufacturer that operates its retail online at https://www.RearViewSafety.com. The company is currently showcasing two of its camera models at the Work Truck Show of America in Indianapolis, Indiana, the largest commercial vehicle convention in North America. Its products are utilized to enhance safety on various commercial vehicles across the country.

“The National Truck Equipment Association was created in 1964 and is made up of nearly 1,600 companies that specialize in the repair, sale, manufacture, and distribution of various commercial truck bodies...

Online retailer Rear View Safety is highlighting the benefits gained from using one of its backup cameras this spring on a long road trip. The company, located online at https://www.RearViewSafety.com, designs in depth combination camera and monitor combinations for vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Driving on any road deserves precaution, but driving on unfamiliar roads requires extensive protective measures.

“With the winter finally winding down and the spring fast approaching, many of us are beginning to plan our well-deserved spring vacations. And while many of us have saved our pennies for...

Rear View Safety is a rear view camera manufacturer that operates primarily online. The company, located at https://www.RearViewSafety.com, carries a host of products meant to enhance the safety of both commercial and personal vehicles. Rear View Safety’s business escalates during the winter months, as the weather begins to directly affect the quality of the roads.

“While the brunt of the winter has passed, it is not completely over yet. Weather in much of the northern part of our country can be extremely unpredictable during these next few months, possibly endangering the roads. Rear View Safety...