<VV> what year did reverse lights become mandatory?

[Frank DuVal]

I replied too quickly.

The year GM had backup lights on all cars (not optional lamps) was 1966.

Corvair Monzas all seem to have backup lamps as part of the standard 
equipment package.  500 and 700 cars from 1960 to 1965 came with 
aluminum plates over the holes where optional back up lamps could be 
installed by factory, dealer or owner.

Pictures anyone?

Frank DuVal

On 9/18/2011 11:29 PM, Ramon Rodriguez III wrote:
> What year did reverse lights become mandatory on passenger cars?  I know
> they were not standard on some early Corvairs, and I've heard mention of a
> delete option as well.  What year Corvairs were available without reverse
> lamps?  Anyone have a picture to show me of ORIGINAL Corvairs without
> reverse lamps?
>
> Thanks,
>