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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Should backup cameras be mandatory standard equipment in all vehicles? Yes No No opinion Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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tpeete1964 Rookie Author Washington DC Posts:10 Points:365 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 5:59:26 PM Ignore tpeete1964 Report Abuse YES!!! better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!
gashoundIL Rookie Author Illinois Posts:1 Points:1,870 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 6:11:31 AM Ignore gashoundIL Report Abuse YES! If you know anyone who has gone through the traumatic, self-damning experience of running over a child, you will agree!
177tangie Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:48 Points:22,770 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 8:54:19 PM Ignore 177tangie Report Abuse No, it will be just another distraction for the driver
DeeDae Rookie Author Tampa Posts:13 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 5:56:53 PM Ignore DeeDae Report Abuse No, people will not pay for insurance so I know they will not keep the maintenance of a camera up.
kwikr Sophomore Author Lexington Posts:220 Points:46,050 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 3:43:30 PM Ignore kwikr Report Abuse NO, isn't there enough crap in vehicles to distract drivers?
silvermagic79 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 3:06:44 PM Ignore silvermagic79 Report Abuse NO, it should be optional
mcapple1996NY Sophomore Author Long Island Posts:224 Points:11,610 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 1:59:37 PM Ignore mcapple1996NY Report Abuse yes
rhondab Rookie Author Huntsville Posts:2 Points:390 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 7:50:51 AM Ignore rhondab Report Abuse it should be optional because if its mandatory in all cars then the cars are gonna cost alot more
ROZZIEOH Rookie Author Columbus Posts:2 Points:390 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 7:32:11 AM Ignore ROZZIEOH Report Abuse yes.
LXH18 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:15,705 Points:3,208,700 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:31:05 PM Ignore LXH18 Report Abuse Backup cameras should be optional equipment. Any mandatory equipment added increases the price of the vehicle.
LynneWA Rookie Author Washington Posts:5 Points:67,150 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 3:45:23 PM Ignore LynneWA Report Abuse Just one more annoyance when it stops working.
airjammer Rookie Author Colorado Posts:55 Points:31,915 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 3:16:48 PM Ignore airjammer Report Abuse NO, just another sensor to malfunction then the driver has no idea how to back up just usin their mirrors. Learn how to drive correctly.
kchica11 Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,995 Points:355,295 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:46:45 AM Ignore kchica11 Report Abuse Yes. Anytime a safety feature can be made available to the masses, it's a no brainer. That said, it doesn't replace the existing tools we use (mirrors, common sense, etc). It's just another tool that can save lives. We have a back-up camera for our BMW X5 and it is extremely helpful.
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,582 Points:1,569,960 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 4:16:26 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse y
MOKGAS Rookie Author Houston Posts:25 Points:18,720 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 2:51:22 PM Ignore MOKGAS Report Abuse back up cameras are a tool ONLY, do you back up only using one of your mirrors, I hope not. It is nice to have a back up camera, they should have a more convex lense, so you have 170-180 range to see more, but it should never be used alone. P.S. government made side and rear view mirrors mandatory, right. what ever helps.
yel Sophomore Author Lexington Posts:125 Points:1,552,225 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 2:24:19 PM Ignore yel Report Abuse No,there are some dead spots with them,as well as dead spots with mirrors.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:11,986 Points:2,700,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 3:29:52 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse No
ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,946 Points:507,940 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 9:37:55 PM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse no
nokaoi2009 Veteran Author Honolulu Posts:427 Points:1,145,825 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 8:02:30 PM Ignore nokaoi2009 Report Abuse I know that this does not address all backup accidents, but one fairly easy thing a driver can do to reduce backup collisions is to reverse the car when parking into a stall. When you park, you know what the conditions are when you park. You don't know what the conditions will be when you leave. Kids may be playing, another car may be parked too close to yours or behind you, pedestrians may be walking behind your car, something may lie near your bumper or tire, etc. Since you have to reverse anyway if you go head-in to get out of the stall, why not reverse when you go into the stall to begin with? Plus, you can get out of the stall easier and quicker, especially if someone else is waiting for your stall. Again, this will not reduce all backup accidents, but it will reduce some.
21597 Champion Author Colorado Posts:11,872 Points:1,825,650 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:01:45 PM Ignore 21597 Report Abuse No NO NO, if people are so stupid that they can't look before backing up then they shouldn't be driving. If someone wants one let them put it on themselves.
billybopWI All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:589 Points:508,000 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 6:25:07 PM Ignore billybopWI Report Abuse no
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,582 Points:1,569,960 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:40:57 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse y
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,693 Points:2,467,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:28:28 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Yes.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,063 Points:2,547,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:46:14 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Yes
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,022 Points:1,509,250 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:22:38 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse No matter what You Can't Fix STUPID!
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,234 Points:2,030,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 2:02:36 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse no way Jose
BertBC Rookie Author British Columbia Posts:1 Points:245 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 11:36:09 AM Ignore BertBC Report Abuse definitely should be mandatory !!! A lot of accidents would be prevented.
dong1971 All-Star Author Vancouver Posts:660 Points:216,390 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 11:03:56 AM Ignore dong1971 Report Abuse HOPE IT WOULD BE A MANDATORY EQUIPMENT. COULD BE SAFER
TxJeans Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,517 Points:366,280 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 10:49:23 AM Ignore TxJeans Report Abuse No need to mandate - arleady available on a large # of 2012 vehicles - let market drive the rest.
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,006 Points:1,575,690 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 10:33:17 AM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse No! If they become mandatory next it will be jail time if you back over a quick moving kid. Give the government an inch and they'll take a mile. On the other hand the camera companies must love the idea.
agr964 All-Star Author Fresno Posts:614 Points:70,780 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 10:09:22 AM Ignore agr964 Report Abuse The problem with backup cameras is people tend to rely on them too much and don't bother looking around. Cameras have blind spots just like everything else. I was in a new vehicle last year with a backup camera. Driver started backing up watching the backup camera screen but didn't see a taller vehicle on the screen on it at all that was behind us to the side, we saw it at the last minute but by the time we told him to stop it was too late and he got a lovely dent in his brand new car. Simply installing backup cameras may not actually make things any safer. Drivers MUST be aware of their surroundings at all times with or without a camera, it is their responsibility. [Edited by: agr964 at 5/5/2012 1:10:29 PM EST]
dhrgfh Rookie Author Ocala Posts:15 Points:286,375 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 9:15:55 AM Ignore dhrgfh Report Abuse We don't need big brother telling us what we need! Offer it as an option for those who can't see behind them. The less regulations the better.
rmstella Rookie Author British Columbia Posts:9 Points:1,300 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 8:36:45 AM Ignore rmstella Report Abuse No. More reliance on other electronics allows for more error. Only a full 360 visual check should be the habit of everyone backing up a vehicle. Also, while walking up to your vehicle, take a quick scan of what is under, around and behind.
Cirdan Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,017 Points:124,525 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 8:17:24 AM Ignore Cirdan Report Abuse Last year I bought the top-of-the-line version of the Nissan Rogue. The nav system also included a backup camera. I didn't think much of it at the time, but this is the BEST option on the car (which has everything you can get on a Rogue). Try it -- you'll become a believer. [Edited by: Cirdan at 5/5/2012 11:18:02 AM EST]
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,900 Points:2,363,915 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:49:55 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse yes..........
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,416 Points:1,822,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:47:23 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse optional only
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,416 Points:1,822,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:47:01 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse no
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,015 Points:1,852,695 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:42:01 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse not mandatory optional for the consumer
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:688 Points:55,835 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:27:04 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse JT next topic ??
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:688 Points:55,835 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:25:09 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse DIDO "TXJEANS" I am one of those that don't want the safety features shoved down my throat!! These features "as you call them" cost the consumer!! Let those that want them,, PAY FOR THEM, PERIOD !!! We don't need any more Mandatory Regulations Mandated by Big Government ??
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,382 Points:1,806,285 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:24:33 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse No
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:688 Points:55,835 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:20:44 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse I am one of those that don't want the safety features shoved down my throat!! These features "as you call them" cost the consumer!! Let those that want them,, PAY FOR THEM, PERIOD !!! We don't need any more Mandatory Regulations Mandated by Big Government ??
riceburner1 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:688 Points:55,835 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:18:05 AM Ignore riceburner1 Report Abuse Still no
AZDaisy All-Star Author Florida Posts:884 Points:1,013,925 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 6:45:33 AM Ignore AZDaisy Report Abuse no no no
carlm5 Sophomore Author Washington Posts:230 Points:142,705 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 6:40:00 AM Ignore carlm5 Report Abuse Just sick and tired of all the technology mandates that the government considers... Back up cameras. forward cameras..... black boxes. If it makes sense, let people decide on whether or not they want... not mandates
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,530 Points:2,713,775 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:57:07 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Yes!!!! Should be a requirement.
glride Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:15 Points:484,065 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:54:47 AM Ignore glride Report Abuse If it saved just one life then I feel the added cost would justify it
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:594 Points:1,209,230 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:47:18 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse yes
TxJeans Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,517 Points:366,280 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:24:26 AM Ignore TxJeans Report Abuse Navystore said "To many people back up and don't look where they are going, causing lots of accidents." What makes you think they will look at the CAMERA? And, if they do look and focus on the camera, what makes you think they will use the REST of their senses (that they are apparently lacking in the first place)? This is a misguided mandate in the name of safety that will not be the best solution. These cameras are 2d and low quality (at least what they will mandate to keep the price down). It will NOT [or more accurately SHOULD NOT] replace the other things a good driver should already be doing. Users will have their attention buried in their dash rather than the world around their car. Back up sensors are better, but not back up beepers (ones that beep to warn others rather than warn the driver that something is there) IF the number of accidents backing up are sufficient to warrant that feature. We need to have people become more aware of the world around them, That means stop walking while texting, with earbuds and being unaware of where you are. That means PARENTS watching and taking responsibility for their kids and not letting them wander unattended while they return to the car where they forgot something because they were not attentive. That means parents teaching their kids to not play around cars - especially hide and seek. That means drivers using their FULL senses and COMMON SENSE when driving and especially when backing up. MANDATORY BU CAMERAS - HECK NO! Back up sensors, maybe.... [Edited by: TXJEANS at 5/5/2012 8:24:07 AM EST]
vince31jr Rookie Author Toronto Posts:5 Points:76,905 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:10:04 AM Ignore vince31jr Report Abuse yes, for camera on while you were on the road.in case you were involve in card accident, it will use as an evidence who was at fault at the accident. I guess,the insurance company be consider to lower the monthly to have this camera built in the vehicle. NO, if it way too costly , if insurance company stays and do not reduced our monthly premium. I guess we should never depend on this back up camera at all times, as we still have to keep on eye and be responsible driving
grandmacbc Champion Author Buffalo Posts:6,515 Points:1,425,900 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:32:06 AM Ignore grandmacbc Report Abuse It's more dangerous to park a sedan next an SUV or Van because you can't see around them and vehicles passing you in parking lots can't see you because your vehicle is shorter than ones next to you! Don't see where backup cameras would help this. Should be areas reserved for sedans in parking lots like in parking ramps.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,719 Points:1,806,785 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 3:03:51 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse No.