Federal Register #2026-15414

FMCSA Requests Comments on Exemption for TSI ClearView E-Mirror System as Alternative to Rear-Vision Mirrors

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on a proposed exemption for a new vehicle safety technology. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Transit Solutions, LLC (dba TSI Video) - Products/Services Requested: - ClearView E-Mirror Camera Monitor System (CMS) - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Notable Requirements and Details: - The exemption would allow commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to use the ClearView E-Mirror CMS in place of the two rear-vision mirrors required by current federal regulations - The ClearView E-Mirror system claims to meet or exceed FMVSS 111 safety standards - Features include expanded field of view, improved low-light and glare performance, blind-spot reduction, fail-safe diagnostics, and real-time AI-based object detection - The exemption would apply to all CMVs subject to FMCSRs, including public transit buses operating in interstate commerce - FMCSA is specifically requesting public comments on the safety and operational impacts of this technology as an alternative to traditional mirrors

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comments on an exemption application submitted by Transit Solutions, LLC (dba TSI Video). The exemption would allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles equipped with TSI's ClearView E-Mirror camera monitor system as an alternative to the two rear-vision mirrors required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The system claims to provide an equal or greater level of safety through expanded field of view, improved low-light performance, blind-spot reduction, and fail-safe diagnostics. FMCSA will review the application, safety analyses, and public comments before granting or denying the exemption.

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