Systems and components for enhancing rear vision from a vehicle

A vehicle light module for mounting to the rear of a vehicle, the light module comprising:

• at least one first light source selectively activated in response to a first activation signal such that radiation within a first bandwidth is emitted from the light module;
• at least one second light source selectively activated in response to a second activation signal such that radiation within a second bandwidth is emitted from the light module, wherein the second bandwidth is different from the first bandwidth;
• and
• a camera for capturing images for display of the images to a vehicle operator, wherein said camera captures images at periodic intervals and said first light source is periodically activated to emit light during those intervals when said camera is not capturing images, and wherein said second light source is activated at periodic intervals coinciding with those intervals at which said camera is capturing an image.

A center-mounted stop lamp assembly for mounting to the rear of a vehicle, the lamp assembly comprising:

• a support structure for mounting to a vehicle;
• a plurality of first LEDs selectively activated in response to a brake activation signal such that red light is emitted from the lamp assembly rearward of the vehicle;
• a plurality of second LEDs selectively activated in response to a second activation signal such that infrared radiation is emitted from the lamp assembly rearward of the vehicle;
• a camera mounted to said support structure for capturing images in a rearward direction from said support structure for display of the images to a vehicle operator, wherein said camera captures images at periodic intervals and is sensitive to infrared radiation;
• and
• a control circuit for preventing activation of said first LEDs during those intervals when said camera is capturing images, and for activating said second LEDs at least during those intervals at which said camera is capturing an image.