regulations amending the motor vehicle safety regulations standard 101 and 111 14 pages available in english and french classalignleft this regulatory initiative would amend the canadian safety regulation by incorporating by reference the provisions in the united states safety regulation that prescribe the enhanced rear visibility area i.e. the driver must be afforded a view of the 20-foot by 10-foot zone directly behind the vehicle when the vehicles transmission is placed into reverse . further this initiative gives the basic performance requirements for devices e.g. back-u cameras that provide vehicle drivers with this improved visibility. specifically if a camera is used there will be requirements for the size of the display camera response time switch on and off and durability impact of corrosion humidity and temperature of the rear visibility system lens camera and wiring .o o classalignleft it is proposed that as in the united states this amendment would take effect on 1 may2018 and would apply to new light duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 4536kg 10000lb including passenger cars trucks three-wheeled vehicles multi-purpose passenger vehicles e.g. honda crv toyota rav4 small buses e.g. mercedes sprinter passenger van and low-speed vehicles. classalignleft motor vehicle manufacturers and importers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the emmotor vehicle safety act emand its regulations. transport canada monitors the self-certification programs of manufacturers and importers by reviewing their test documentation inspecting vehicles and testing vehicles obtained in the open market. in addition when a manufacturer or importer identifies a defect in a vehicle or equipment it must issue a notice of defect to the owners and to the minister of transport. any person or company that contravenes a provision of the emmotor vehicle safety act em or its regulations is guilty of an offence and liable to the applicable penalty set out in the act. o o