Dash cams (dashboard cameras) are becoming a more frequently used option, not only for personal use, for business cases too. Dash cams are a small yet high-qualitycamera that can record the road ahead, the road behind and even in some cases, the inside of the vehicle, this will provide you with HD or better quality video that will either upload onto the cloud, or if you are looking for a more basic and affordable solution then it will upload directly onto an SD card.
Dash cams can be fit in basically any vehicle, and an individual or a business may fit them for a variety of reasons, however, the primary one is to ensure that there is video evidence in the event of an accident. These HD videos can be used as part of an insurance claim or to identify the cause of damage.
Fleet managers are seeing dash cams as an absolute must-have for their fleet. Whilst they are small they are incredibly powerful as they, overtime, "pay for themselves" in the event of the footage being used to exonerate your drivers of any wrong-doing.
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We wanted to make sure that when you choose RAM Tracking, you understand that we built our HD dash cam technology with you in mind. We have sold and installed dash cams within different vehicles and across various industries and helped our customers to improve their driver safety as well as ensuring that they have clear evidence to ensure that any crash-for-cash events are well explained for an insurance claim.
If you choose RAM Tracking, we guarantee that your dash cams will be professionally installed so you will not only have a dash cam that will not distract your drivers but that the dash cam will be set up at the most optimum settings. We also provide our customers with incredible customer service from our award-winning team that are always on hand to answer any and all questions that you have to ensure a smooth transition into the use of dash cams as well as helping you to select the right dash cam for you.
Our commercial HD dash cams work in unison with our vehicle tracking devices, having both installed ensures that you have enhanced visibility over your fleet, providing context to any issues that arise.
Constant recording ensures you never miss a second - any accidents or instances of dangerous driving can be dealt with using video evidence.
Analyze the behaviours of your drivers and ensure that you coach those that drive erratically.
Certain dash cams send data back when it detects bumps, etc. perfect for an accident where immediate attention is required.
Deter any would-be thieves, the mere sight of a dash cam within a vehicle can actually change the criminals mind.
If you were to say that dash cams would be viewed as a must-have for a fleet 10 years ago, no one would have believed you.
Offset the cost in insurance by making the decsion to implement dash cams today
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We ensure that our dash cams are subtly installed to guarantee minimal impact to the drivers vision. Our dash cams don't have a screen as we believe that's an even larger distraction.
GET A QUOTESD dash cams will be mounted onto a vehicle dashboard or windscreen, depending on which will impede the view the most, and it is powered by the vehicle's battery itself. It records everything on the road ahead, some models will record the road behind and even the inside of the vehicle and will store all recording onto the SD card to be reviewed later.
There are a number of benefits that come along with utilizing an SD dash cam across your fleet, this includes:
Any footage that your SD cam collects can be downloaded onto your desktop - simply take the SD card out of the dash cam and download the footage onto your PC or laptop. This can then be shared with appropriate parties, for example, provided to your insurance provider or it can be used for training purposes.
This is not a one answer fits all situation, as it will also depend on the dash cam model you have and the SD card.
Speak to your provider so you understand the amount of storage that their dash cams support so you are able to make a decision from there.
Yes, you can! SD dash cams are a fantastic way to provide context and protect your commercial fleet and your employees. You can use the information that you gather to improve driver safety, reduce driver liability, and ensure that your drivers are protected in the event of false claims.
The video quality is dependent on both the model and specification, however, simply put, most modern SD dash cams are capable of recording at a minimum of 1080p whilst others can offer 4K video, if you require UHD resolution, we recommend speaking with your provider so they understand your requirements.
There are not many legal considerations that you need to keep in mind when using a dash cam across the US, SD dash cams are road legal as long as the recording is in a public place, if you have drivers that cross the border for example, they can not record at border control.
Additionally, you must ensure that you make your drivers aware of the installation of an SD dash cam, as well as if the dash cam records the inside of the vehicle and if there is audio recording. If they are unaware of these points that is a severe privacy breach.
This is something that you have to think about especially within the taxi industry, the driver of the vehicle must inform each passenger that there is a dash cam in use, otherwise, they could face harsh legal consequences, this is especially the case if any recorded footage is used without their knowledge.
Whilst this will vary from not only the model of the SD dash cam, but also the type of vehicle that your fleet is, most SD dash cams are simply installed by attaching it to the windshield and ensuring it is plugged into the power source, which is usually the vehicle's battery. However, one thing to keep in mind is that the dash cam must impact the driver's view as little as possible.
Providers may offer you an installation service, which if you want a professional job completed by experienced installers, may be an avenue that you want to go down.
Now this is dependent not only on the amount of storage that your SD card offers, but it will also depend on the settings that your dash cam is set up at. If it is set at maximum settings, it will record less than if it is at optimum settings. Generally, a 32GB SD card will be able to record roughly 4-6 hours of footage, so ensure that you get an SD card that accommodates your drivers' days and how long they will be driving at any one time.
Unfortunately, there are only two courses of action if your SD card corrupts or the dash cam or SD card gets damaged:
This is why we recommend that you frequently back up your SD card footage or else you will lose your recordings.
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