# 2026-00273: Truck Mirrors Out, Cameras In: Safety Tech Exemption

2026-00273, Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Aumovio SE, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published 2026-01-09, effective Comments must be received on or before February 9, 2026. (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00273
- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00273
- Title: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Aumovio SE
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 1028
- Published: 2026-01-09
- Effective: Comments must be received on or before February 9, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-02-09
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Truck Mirrors Out, Cameras In: Safety Tech Exemption

## Summary

Aumovio SE wants permission to replace traditional truck side mirrors with their high-tech ProViu Mirror camera system on commercial vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking the public to share their thoughts by February 9, 2026. This change could modernize truck safety gear without extra costs, affecting truck drivers and companies nationwide.

## Abstract

FMCSA requests public comment on an application for exemption submitted by Aumovio SE [Societas Europaea] (Aumovio), formerly Continental Automotive division, to allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) equipped with Aumovio's ProViu Mirror camera monitor system installed as an alternative to the two rear- vision mirrors required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).

## Effects PRIA read

- 5-Year Exemption to Replace Truck Mirrors: benefit, medium. Aumovio asked FMCSA for a 5-year exemption from 49 CFR 393.80(a) to let motor carriers operate commercial motor vehicles with Aumovio's ProViu Mirror camera monitor system instead of the two rear-vision mirrors now required. FMCSA will review the application and public comments to decide if the cam…
- Limited Initial Demonstration Deployment: benefit, low. Aumovio estimates an initial proof-of-concept deployment of 50 to 100 commercial motor vehicles with the ProViu Mirror system, giving about 100 drivers the opportunity to use the system during demonstrations. Future deployment depends on results from these demonstrations.
- Out-of-Service Requirement for System Failures: cost, low. Aumovio states that if the ProViu Mirror camera system malfunctions, is damaged, or experiences an environmental condition that could affect safe operation, the vehicle would be taken out of service and returned to service only after the condition is corrected, the same as vehicles with traditional…

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## Sources
- [2026-00273 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/09/2026-00273/parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operation-application-for-exemption-from-aumovio-se)
- [2026-00273 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-09/pdf/2026-00273.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00273 (as of 2026-06-08).