NHTSA Debates: Ditch Mirrors for Dashboard Cameras Forever?
Published Date: 5/16/2025
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Summary
NHTSA wants to keep collecting info on how drivers use camera-based rearview systems compared to regular mirrors. This helps them decide if these cameras can replace traditional mirrors in cars. Drivers, car makers, and safety experts should know this could affect future car rules, with data collection extended through July 2025 and some changes in who provides info and how much time it takes.
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Study on Camera Rearview Systems
NHTSA plans to extend and revise an information collection (OMB Control Number 2127-0756) that studies how drivers use camera-based rear visibility systems versus traditional mirrors. The research supports next steps on an ANPRM about changing FMVSS No. 111 and the collection is currently approved through July 31, 2025. If you drive, the study’s findings could inform future car rules about replacing or supplementing mirrors with camera systems.
Changes to Respondents and Burden Hours
The revision to the information collection includes changes in who must respond and a change in the estimated burden hours, and NHTSA is requesting an extension to continue collecting data. If you are asked to participate — as a driver, a vehicle manufacturer representative, or a safety expert — the time required to provide information could change under the revised collection.
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