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St. Patrick’s Day has long been the day designated to celebrate the Irish roots of approximately 34.2 million Americans. However, St. Patrick’s Day is also a very dangerous day for driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, between 2012 to 2016 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, there were 269 fatalities due to drunk driving crashes. If you're going to celebrate with alcohol, be sure to remember the following precautions.
Safety Tips
Plan ahead. Decide how you are going to get home before you go out. If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a sober, reliable...
Winter weather and measurable snowfall has already started in many parts of the country.
Below are some tips from AAA on driving harsh conditions, please stay safe out there.
AAA Driving Tips
Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement...
The Super Bowl is an exciting event. I will be watching the game this Sunday, along with around 114 million people. As a native Kansan, I'll be cheering on my beloved Chiefs. Whether you are hosting a party or simply attending one, it's important to have a plan ahead of time that prevents drunk driving. We already know drunk driving is dangerous. 28 people die from an alcohol related crash in the US every day.
Be responsible when drinking alcohol. Know your limits and be watchful of what your friends are consuming as well.
Have a designated driver or use ride sharing services. Decide how you are...
A wireless sensor solution, the RVS-125 SenseStat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor System displays distance, accurate to within one-inch, allowing the driver to identify the precise location of an obstruction when backing up a tractor-trailer.
Sensestat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor
The RVS-125 Sensestat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor system is the next generation of sensor systems. No need to run cabling through this vehicle with this wireless system. The four waterproof sensors mount to the vehicle's bumper, while LCD module sits on the dash and provides visual and aural alarms...
A report by AAA projects that more than 55 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. Here's a AAA travel forecast
Automobiles: 49.3 million travelers will hit the road this Thanksgiving, the most since 2005 and 2.8% more than last year.
Planes: With 4.6% growth, air travel will see the biggest increase in travel volume during the Thanksgiving holiday, with 4.45 million Americans expected to fly.
Trains, Buses and Cruise Ships: Travel by other modes will reach 1.49 million, a slight increase of 1.4% from 2018.
Our Backup Camera System with Heated Camera is made for intense winter weather moments. The camera operates down to -49°. With an IP69K rating and heated lens, the camera is made to withstand almost anything mother nature throws against us. The camera also has a viewing angle of 120° and boasts 30 Infra-red Illuminators giving you an ideal image at all times. The 7" LED Digital Panel Color Display features three camera inputs...
There’s a big difference between spooky fun and dangerous scares. Follow these car safety tips to drive safely so that you, and everyone in your neighborhood, have a Happy Halloween! According the NHTSA, Halloween is one of the three deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, and the top deadliest day of the year for pedestrians between the ages of 5 and 14.
Halloween Safety Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aIZYZhr5M0
Even in the days leading up to Oct 31st, children will be out trick-or-treating. Peak trick-or-treating time is 5:30pm-9pm, so it is especially dangerous this year as Halloween...
Can you feel it in the air? Something has changed...October is Fall Care Car Month! It's important to give your car a little extra attention before winter sets in.
4th of July is this week. That means fireworks, grilling in the backyard, and maybe even a trip to the beach with your family. Whatever you end up doing, we want you to be safe. Here are some safety tips for Independence Day.
Firework Safety
While the safest way to enjoy fireworks is attending a public fireworks show put on by professionals, if you light fireworks at home you should follow these tips.
Never give fireworks to small children.
Keep a bucket of water/fire extinguisher close by in case of a fire.
Light only one firework at a time.
Always wear eye protection when lighting fireworks...
Warm weather is here and you're ready to get your RV on the road. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind before heading out on a road trip.
RV Safety Tips
1) Get Plenty Of Rest!
It’s important to get plenty of sleep before going on an RV trip. Only bad things will happen when you are tired behind the wheel. Pull over and get some rest. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2005Sleep in Americapoll, 60% of adult drivers (168 million people) have driven a vehicle while feeling drowsy in the past year, and more than one-third, (37% or 103 million people), have actually fallen asleep at the...
Our April product of the month is the RVS-128 Advanced Blind Spot Sensor System. This innovative commercial system utilizes microwave technology and has a large 82ft detection range. The LED button mounts in A-pillar and lights up when object/vehicle is detected. The speaker sets off alert when object/vehicle is detected. While there will always be visual alerts, audio warnings will only trigger if the turn signals are on. The sensors are waterproof with an IP67 rating.
The RVS Difference
• Microwave Sensor Technology • Long Detection Range - Up to 82ft • Easy Sensor Installation - Surface Mounted...
New England Mobile 330 Hartford Ave. Bellingham, MA 02019 (508) 966-4155 Employees: 12
We love our dealers and are excited to show our appreciation with a new series, featuring some of Rear View Safety's most beloved dealers! We spoke to Ray Terrell, the Owner of New England Mobile about his company, their mission, and the RVS difference.
Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Ray Terrell: I started New England Mobile back in 1982, in Milford, MA. Just me and a briefcase. Initially, we were just in the 2 way commercial radio business, but once Nextel came on the scene...
Our product of the month is the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes. The system is available in two power configurations: Standard 12v or a cigarette lighter adapter.
Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
Installs in minutes - Easily mounts to dash
Maximize safety with the optional GPS Module and vibration cushion. The GPS module turns off the system...
Our newest webinar premiers tomorrow!. Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on August 8th at 2:00PM EST as he leads a discussion on recent company updates. Reserve your seat here.
The webinar will feature a handful of new safety solutions, including the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes.
Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
NET Contract (IFB 710-18-1025) states the following minimum requirements for video recording in NET vehicles, effective January 1st, 2019.
• HD 720 p camera
• Minimum 45-day playback/viewing (all footage must be retrievable)
• GPS required on camera
• Interior Recording (The camera must be positioned so all passenger...
Have you ever had a package from your porch or stoop? When I lived in Lawrence, KS, someone took a box with a phone charger off my front steps while I was at work. I haven't had any package stolen from my stoop in Brooklyn, but sometimes the box is "hidden" by our trash cans. More often than not, delivery drivers buzz a building until someone lets them in to drop the package in the foray. Is there a better way?
Latch
UPS has expanded their relationship with smart lock startup Latch to 10 more cities. Latch is a keyless entry program to allow common-area deliveries to multi-unit buildings. rivers...
Your safety is our number one priority with all of our backup camera systems. From helping you back up in difficult situations, to making it easier to manage a trailer, and everything in-between, rear cameras give any operator the extra visibility they need to protect themselves, their vehicles, and the people around them. Here are just a few benefits of using a rear view camera!
Backup Camera
Save Lives/Eliminate Blind Spots - All vehicles, especially large vehicles including minivans and pickup trucks, require backup cameras to eliminate blind spots. Consumer Reports recommends installing aftermarket...
Our January product of the month is the RVS-020813 WiFi Backup Camera System. This convenient wireless backup camera connects via WiFi to your mobile device allowing you to see the camera view on your device's screen!
Forget extra displays on your dash, view your backup camera directly from your cell phone! Simply connect the camera to your phone via WiFi and open the GoVue app to see the camera view. Record footage and save stills from the camera view directly in the app. What's even better, the system is $40 off for the entire January!
Pro Tip #1: You don't need a pre-existing WiFi or internet...
