In the US, reversing cameras have been mandatory since 2018, and in the EU since 2024, so any new car sold there will need a display for the camera output.
replyI wonder if the law specified a minimum display size and resolution, otherwise a car company could sell a car with an Apple-watch-sized display to save costs. I imagine selling a car where the display depends on the user's phone and complying with these laws will be virtually impossible.
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replyI've seen cars that didn't have large screens put the reversing camera in the rear-view mirror - which actually is an excellent place for them.
replyThe workaround I've seen was manufacturers putting reverse cameras in rear view mirrors.
replyI can't find a picture right now (man, internet search sucks nowadays), but e.g. lower trims of Kia Optima had it.