How Connected Dash Cams Transform Driver Safety

By RAM Tracking on 20 Mar 2025

Richard Blown, Chief Technology Officer at RAM Tracking

Fleet managers face a daily challenge: balancing efficiency with driver safety and compliance. RAM Live Alert connected dash cams deliver instant alerts and GPS driving tracking.

Our system helps you preview potential issues, prevent incidents, and protect your business, all from one powerful system.

Understanding Connected Dashcam Technology

Before we discuss the RAM Live Alert system, let's understand how connected cameras differ from SD dash cams.

Connected dash cams transmit data in real-time using cellular technology and GPS tracking. This allows fleet managers to receive immediate notifications about driving events.

RAM Live Alert Features

For just £15 per vehicle per month, RAM Live Alert delivers comprehensive protection that transforms your fleet safety management. The system includes:

Dual-Camera System

Live Alert uses a multi-camera system with both forward-facing and driver-facing cameras. This gives you a complete view of what's happening on the road and inside the vehicle cabin. Both cameras feature:

  • Colour recording
  • Wide-angle lens for maximum coverage
  • High-definition video quality

Event-Based Recording

RAM Live Alert dash cams use GPS tracking and intelligent sensors. They detect and record important driving events such as:

  • Impact (collision)
  • Harsh cornering
  • Harsh braking
  • Harsh acceleration

When these events occur, the system automatically saves the footage and sends an immediate notification to fleet managers.

What does this mean for your daily operations? Simply put, you'll know about incidents when they happen, not hours later. You'll have immediate access to the critical information needed to protect your drivers and business.

Benefits of Dash Cams for Businesses

Beyond basic recording capabilities, introducing a comprehensive alert-based monitoring system like RAM Live Alert delivers tangible business benefits. These can directly impact your bottom line while improving road safety.

Reduction of Insurance Premiums

One of the biggest benefits of using a system like RAM Live Alert is the chance to save money on insurance. Vehicles equipped with dash cams can see insurance premium reductions of up to 32%.

This reduction occurs because dash cams:

  • Provide clear evidence in accident disputes
  • Reduce fraudulent claims
  • Encourage safer driving practices
  • Demonstrate a company's commitment to safety

Improved Driver Safety and Behaviour

The dual-facing camera doesn't just record the road, it captures driver actions too. This powerful tool helps fleet managers identify concerning behaviours like mobile phone use, fatigue signs, or distraction.

Instead of just using telematics data, you can show drivers real footage and give focused training to those who need it. You can also use these insights to recognise and reward safe driving practices.

Real-Time Incident Response

When accidents do occur, the First Notification of Loss (FNOL) feature of the RAM Live Alert system proves invaluable. Generally, the faster someone reports an incident, the lower the overall cost of the claim.

With instant notifications and access to dual-camera footage, fleet managers can also:

  • Disprove fraudulent claims
  • Begin the claims process immediately
  • Preserve crucial evidence
  • Provide timely support to drivers

Real Results, Real Savings

Take ASB Delivery Services as an example. They’ve seen a noticeable improvement in driver behaviour which has resulted in fewer customer complaints.

“After we installed dash cams, we began calling the drivers straight away when we got notifications. Now, we never have any complaints”, says Alex Bailo, Managing Director at ASB.

Dash cam footage also helped to protect their business when a motorbike drove into one of their vans. The insurance provider quickly accepted the claim as they had clear evidence that their driver was not at fault, which saved them time and money.  

Seamless Implementation, Immediate Impact

Getting started with RAM Live Alert couldn't be simpler:

  1. Quick installation by our experienced technicians
  2. Immediate activation with SIM connectivity
  3. Same-day access to the web portal and mobile app
  4. Automatic event recording with instant notifications
  5. 30-day free trial of Live Vision included - over-the-air upgrade, giving you even more functionality

The Next Step: See it in Action

The RAM Live Alert dashcam system represents a significant advancement in fleet management software. Real-time visibility into driving events and dual-camera coverage help businesses improve safety. Instant notifications also reduce costs and provide valuable insights into fleet operations.

Fleet managers who want to balance features and costs will find the Live Alert package helpful. It provides key tools to improve fleet safety and efficiency without overspending.

Ready to see how RAM Live Alert can benefit your fleet? Book a demo to see the system in action and how it can fit your business needs.

About Richard Blown

Richard Blown is Chief Technology Officer at RAM Tracking, where he leads product innovation and technical strategy.

With over 25 years of IT experience in fleet telematics and connected vehicle technology, Richard has pioneered solutions that bridge the gap between theoretical safety improvements and practical business benefits.

His hands-on approach to product development ensures RAM's solutions solve real-world problems faced by fleet operators across the UK.

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