NZ: Install a Reversing camera in cars and trucks

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Call to make reversing cameras compulsory

Monday, 14 February 2011, 4:38 pm

Every car and truck should be required to have a reversing camera, says a

leading road safety expert...

" Whenever a small child is run over by a reversing vehicle, the driver gets

blamed, but actually, small children are often all-but invisible behind most

modern cars. The most cost-effective solution to this problem is to remove the

blind spot behind the vehicle using a reversing camera. "

Reversing cameras show the driver what's behind the vehicle using a small video

screen on the car's dashboard. They are an expensive option on many new vehicles

but are widely available as accessories for between $110 and $700. They can

usually be fitted by any competent home handyperson, or a professional

installation may cost between $100 and $200.

- believes that all cars and trucks should be required to have a

reversing camera as part of the warrant of fitness check...

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