# 2026-15414: Truckers Want Cameras Instead of Mirrors: FMCSA Weighs In

2026-15414, Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Transit Solutions, LLC, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published 2026-07-30, effective Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-06).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15414
- As of: 2026-08-06
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15414
- Title: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Transit Solutions, LLC
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 48210
- Published: 2026-07-30
- Effective: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-08-31
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-08-06

## In one line

Truckers Want Cameras Instead of Mirrors: FMCSA Weighs In

## Summary

FMCSA requests public comments on an application for exemption submitted by Transit Solutions, LLC (dba TSI Video) to allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) equipped with TSI's ClearView E-Mirror camera monitor system (CMS) installed as an alternative to the two rear-vision mirrors required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). FMCSA is required by statute to publish a notice explaining each exemption request and such notice does not indicate what decision FMCSA will ultimately reach on the request. After reviewing the application, safety analyses, and public comments submitted, FMCSA will grant or deny the exemption.

## Effects PRIA read

- Camera mirrors as mirror alternative: benefit, low. Transit Solutions (TSI Video) asked FMCSA for a 5-year exemption from 49 CFR 393.80(a) so motor carriers can operate commercial motor vehicles with its ClearView E‑Mirror camera monitor system instead of the two rear‑vision mirrors now required. TSI states the system meets or exceeds FMVSS No. 111…

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## Sources
- [2026-15414 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/30/2026-15414/parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operation-application-for-exemption-from-transit-solutions)
- [2026-15414 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-30/pdf/2026-15414.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15414 (as of 2026-08-06).