A proposed rule by the Department of Transportation (DOT) could mandate rear-facing cameras in all new vehicles built after 2014.<\/p>\n
CBS News reports that the DOT is mulling over the proposal, which was prompted by a 2007 piece of legislation in Congress known as the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act. Gulbransen was a two-year old child who was killed when his father backed over him while pulling out of the driveway, unable to see him because of a lack of visibility.<\/p>\n
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates an average of 18,000 injuries and 292 fatalities every year that could be prevented with the new technology.<\/p>\n
"There is no more tragic accident than for a parent or caregiver to back out of a garage or driveway and kill or injure an undetected child playing behind the vehicle," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement. "The changes we are proposing today will help drivers see into those blind zones directly behind vehicles to make sure it is safe to back up."<\/p>\n
Rear-facing cameras are a recent technology and can be a bit expensive when equipped in a brand-new vehicle. Those who want to save a bit of cash may want to search for a late-model used vehicle that includes the feature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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