Comment by netsharc
4 hours ago
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.
I 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.
I'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.
The workaround I've seen was manufacturers putting reverse cameras in rear view mirrors.
I can't find a picture right now (man, internet search sucks nowadays), but e.g. lower trims of Kia Optima had it.