May 2018 is the actual requirement date. https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/new-backup-camera-rule-cameras-will-be-mandatory-by-2018-223739 https://www.autotr

May 2018 is the actual requirement date. https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/new-backup-camera-rule-cameras-will-be-mandatory-by-2018-223739 https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/new-backup-camera-rule-c... But yeah, I'm with you on decoupling the camera system from the IVI. It's going to have to be treated more like a transmission or engine control computer.