Re: Back up cameras

On 3/17/2022 1:05 PM, VanguardLH wrote:
> Wilson wrote:
> 
>> Must be a fix to allow one to modify the wiring to the back-up camera
>> so, you could look behind you while still in drive. Get a look at the
>> plate on the car behind you at lights and such.
> 
> Um, you're driving forward, but you want to focus on the rear long
> enough to try reading a license plate while you're bumping on the road?
> When you look in the rear view mirror, that is a short interrupt during
> driving, plus your peripheral vision helps you to see large stuff or
> changes happening in front of you.  Focusing on the head unit takes your
> eyes off the road ahead.  The rearward camera is meant to be used when
> you are in reverse which means you are likely moving slowly, not driving
> backwards at 50 MPH.
> 
> If you're determined to defeat the safety measure (keeping your eyes
> focused on the road), there are workarounds, and they don't require any
> wiring or changes to wiring, like:
> 
> https://www.google.com/search?q=keep%20rear%20camera%20active%20car%20head%20unit
> 
> The first hit I had was:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obgNxNsp6ss
> 
> The option obviously depends on the feature set you have in your car's
> head unit.  If the option isn't available to you, there are Bluetooth
> and WiFi backup cameras that you could wirelessly connect to a
> smartphone or separate display.  Some don't require much for mounting
> the backup camera (since there is no wiring).  One acts as a license
> plate frame.  They're wireless, so no wiring to route or change.
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bluetooth+backup+camera
> https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wifi+backup+camera
If you read my short post, I said 'Get a look at the plate on the car behind 
(me) AT LIGHTS and such' meaning traffic lights ie. when stopped.

It was just a question, for someone who has done it.

Thanks for your help.