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Full FMVSS rear visibility conformance took full effect May 1, 2018. The new rear vision system requirements apply to vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, including trucks, buses, school buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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