Opportunity
Federal Register #FMCSA-2026-0694
FMCSA Seeks Comment on ROSHO Camera-Based Mirror System Exemption for Commercial Vehicles
Buyer
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
FMCSA-2026-0694
NAICS
336390
The Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comment on an exemption request from ROSHO Automotive Solutions for its camera-based Mirror System for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - OEM Highlight: - ROSHO Automotive Solutions is the sole OEM mentioned, providing the camera-based Mirror System - Products/Services Requested: - ROSHO Mirror System (camera-based rear visibility system) - Designed to fully replace traditional Class II, IV, and V physical mirrors on CMVs - Compliant with UNECE R46 and ISO 16505 international standards - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements and Features: - System offers expanded field of view, enhanced image quality, fail-safe design, night vision, anti-glare, LED flicker suppression, heating, dirt and blind spot detection, and ergonomic design to reduce driver fatigue - Exemption would allow use of this system in place of federally required rear-vision mirrors - Exemption period requested is 5 years - Additional Context: - FMCSA will review safety analyses and public comments before making a decision - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the procurement
Description
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on an application for exemption submitted by ROSHO Automotive Solutions. The exemption would allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles equipped with ROSHO's camera-based Mirror System as an alternative to the two rear-vision mirrors required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The system offers safety benefits such as an expanded field of view, enhanced image quality, fail-safe design, and reduced driver fatigue. Comments on the exemption request must be received by June 1, 2026.