06/04/2026
Backup cameras feel normal now, but they were not always standard in every vehicle.
In the United States, rear visibility technology became required on all new vehicles starting in 2018.
That small screen on your dash helps drivers see behind them, avoid backing accidents, and improve parking lot safety.
From school drop-offs to grocery store parking lots in Apache Junction, backup cameras have become one of those vehicle safety features many drivers rely on every day.
Did you know backup cameras were only required starting in 2018?