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Many people think that when you're talking about the topic of vehicle safety, you're limiting the discussion to the cars, trucks and other types of vehicles that populate our roads on a daily basis. While this is true, vehicle safety extends farther than just our streets - more specifically, boat safety is just as important of a topic that demands attention. Nearly 80% of all boaters who drown, for example, do so on smaller vessels that are less than 21 feet long. A few of the contributing factors to these types of accidents include operator inexperience, low visibility, excessive speeds and general...

It's that time of year again: millions of young people around the world will be returning to school in just a few short weeks. For some, it means getting to show up on the first day of high school in a shiny new car to make all of your friends jealous. For others, it means loading up your car and heading off to college where you will take the first formative steps into adulthood. For everyone, however, it should mean an increased emphasis on road safety and driver awareness - particularly among teens. At Rear View Safety, we believe that there are a few key back to school safety tips and tricks...

New York, NY, July 2015

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems and consumer safety advocacy organization, is proud to announce the release of its new Ford Third Brake Light backup camera system designed specifically for the 2015 Ford Transit. The Ford Transit backup camera comes with a wide range of different features that will protect both pedestrians and drivers alike around the country.

One of the most important elements of the RVS-920 Ford Transit backup camera system is the way that it effortlessly integrates into the vehicle and is specific...

Every summer at KidsAndCars.org, we brace ourselves for the rising number of children who will die of heatstroke in vehicles. In the past 20 years, more than 670 U.S. children have lost their lives after unknowingly being left in a vehicle or gaining access to a vehicle on their own.

Please, do not stop reading here because you believe you could NEVER forget your child in a vehicle. After working on this issue for more than 18 years, I can assure you that the absolute worst mistake any parent or caregiver can make is to think that this could never happen to them – and that they are not capable...

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems and sensor systems, as well as a strong advocate for road safety is proud to unveil two new unique backup sensor systems that are designed to make the roads safer for pedestrians and drivers alike. The RVS-BES02 and RVS-116 systems bring with them a wide range of unique benefits that can't be ignored.

The RVS-116 is Rear View Safety's premiere forward facing vehicle sensor system. This unique product is designed to quickly and easily mount on the front of the vehicle in question. Four sensors are installed...

In another long line of high quality backup camera systems from industry leader Rear View Safety, the RVS-770613 was recently named number one on a list of the ten best backup camera system options on the market today from consumer organization ezvid.com. In a direct comparison with other products from different companies, the RVS-770613 was praised for being a high quality solution with many advanced features and a truly affordable price for both business owners and consumers.

One of the main draws of the RVS-770613 is the stunningly clear, 7 inch digital TFT LCD color monitor. In addition to...

It may not be surprising, but parking lot collisions are among the most common fleet-related accidents.

Dings and dents may not seem all that scary or stressful in the context of highway collisions and incidents. But, the fact is, collisions in parking lots are among the most common accidents fleets experience and can cost a company more time and money than fleet managers may realize.

Below are the top 10 things to know about fleet-related parking lot accidents.

1) Parking lot accidents are the most common way fleet vehicles are damaged, according to research conducted by PHH Arval. In 2012, around...

While you likely understand that riding in a vehicle comes with risks, it’s even riskier to be a pedestrian. In fact, this is one group of individuals that use roadways and has seen an increase in fatalities in the United States. The numbers don’t lie:

The total number of non-traffic related fatalities in 2014 alone included:

• 31 individuals dying due to heatstroke
• 71 individuals being backed over
• 63 individuals being driven over
• 5 killed due to the vehicle being set in motion
• 16 underage driver related deaths
• 3 drowned
• 2 were strangled by power windows
• 1 fell from their vehicle

If these numbers...

A Texas toddler was hit by her grandfather’s vehicle as she ran to the driveway to greet him. The tragic accident happened in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday night after the 22-month-old girl broke free from her grandmother and ran towards her grandfather’s silver truck as it approached the driveway. The toddler was too small to see from inside the vehicle and the grandfather unknowingly ran over the child as he backed into the driveway.

KHOU reports that the unidentified child was just 22-months-old when she broke free from her grandmother’s arms and ran towards her grandfather’s truck to greet him...

Oftentimes when people ask me why I am in a wheelchair, I tell them that I am one of the reasons that they raised the drinking age from 18 to 21.

I am a quadriplegic who was injured two weeks before my high school graduation in 1977 when I was drinking and driving. It was a single-car accident. And fortunately my only passenger was not badly injured.

I, on the other hand, was barely alive. I damaged my spinal cord at the C4-5 level, was in intensive care for two months and rehabilitation for six months.

As difficult as it was for me personally going through this completely life-changing experience...

It may soon be possible to take the most epic road trip ever, from one continent to another. Vladimir Yakunin, Russian Railways president, says a superhighway connecting Alaska’s Western-most border to Russia’s Eastern-most border could soon become a reality.

The Trans-Eurasian Belt Development (TEPR) would encompass 12,519 miles of road in addition to a high-speed rail network. The route would be similar to the Trans-Siberian railway, but would cross the Bering Straight to Alaska.

If this becomes a reality, the new highway would run from the...

One of the best ways to keep EMS personnel and pedestrians safe is by making sure ambulances and other commercial vehicles are properly equipped with a rear view safety system.  Almost all systems vary in their features and capabilities.  Here's a close look at two highly rated backup camera systems and their many valuable benefits.

Rear View Camera System | (One Camera Setup) | RVS-770613

Boasting a 7" color monitor, mirror image capability, a DIGITAL TFT LCD display, three-channel multiplexer and 130° backup camera for ambulance as well as infrared night vision, this rear view camera system...

Cinco de Mayo has become a big night out for many people, particularly young adults. Whether meeting a few friends after work or attending a Cinco de Mayo party, those celebrating this year should be sure to take some key steps for safety.

If you are planning to drink on Cinco de Mayo:

• Plan ahead to designate a sober driver before going out to celebrate
• Eat during the evening by enjoying your favorite Mexican foods during the evening
• If you can’t plan ahead, ask a sober friend for a ride home or call a cab or friend or family member to come and get you
• Use mass transit if available
• Take the keys...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — An advocacy group said Tuesday said while the mayor’s program to improve traffic safety is admirable, it will require a lot more effort – and a lot more money – to make the city’s roads truly safe.

At the rate the city is going, Transportation Alternatives figures it will take at least 100 years for all the city’s dangerous roads to be fixed, 1010 WINS’ Carol D’Auria reported.

The group’s policy manager, Alana Miller, said if the city is really serious about Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero plan to reduce street fatalities, much more money must be spent.

The organization...

Rear View Safety, an industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems and advocate for road safety, is thrilled to offer customers a simplified way of shopping for backup camera systems. Safety made simple with the new camera system wizard.

NEW YORK, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- At Rear View Safety, convenience and safety are main concerns. Rear-view cameras are an important safety tool for today's vehicles. But with so many products on the market, it can be difficult to find one that best fits your needs. Safety should be simple and convenient. That's why the backup...

Around the United States, the percentage of people that commute to work on bicycles has risen exponentially. Unfortunately, so too have bicycle deaths.

According to a new study from the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people that now commute to work on bicycles has risen by over 60 percent in the last decade. That is good for the environment, it helps alleviate congestion, and it leads to a healthier populace.

There is a significant downside though.

With the number of people riding bikes increasing, so too has the number of people killed in motorist vehicle accidents involving cyclists. And that...