Dash cams are now widely accepted - a 2024 survey revealed that 70% of UK drivers believe every car should be fitted with a dash cam, reflecting strong public endorsement for their use. There were 125,000 dash cam footage submissions to the police in 2023, representing a significant increase in the reporting of traffic incidents.

Whether you’re managing a few vehicles or a nationwide operation, installing dash cams can significantly enhance safety, efficiency, and cost savings.

Top reasons why commercial vehicles need dash cams

1. Evidence in Accidents

Dash cams provide clear video evidence of incidents, helping you quickly resolve disputes and prove fault in the event of a collision.

2. Lower Insurance Costs

Many insurers offer discounts for fleets equipped with dash cams. They reduce risk by deterring unsafe driving and making claim resolution easier.

3. Deterrent Against Fraud

Prevent “crash for cash” scams by capturing fraudulent activity on camera, protecting your business from costly false claims.

4. Promote Safer Driving

Dash cams encourage drivers to stay accountable, fostering a culture of safety across your fleet. With reduced risky behaviours, accidents and costs decrease.

5. Protect Your Reputation

Avoid reputational damage by having clear evidence to counter complaints or disputes involving your vehicles on the road.

6. Live Streaming for Instant Checks

Advanced dash cams allow fleet managers to access live-streamed footage, enabling real-time checks on driver safety and vehicle surroundings when needed.

7. Training Opportunities

Use the footage to provide real-world training for your drivers, highlighting both exemplary behaviour and areas for improvement.

8. Manage Insurance Claims Efficiently

Resolve claims faster by providing insurers with footage as definitive evidence, speeding up processes and reducing downtime.

9. Capture Internal Footage

Dual-facing dash cams can record the vehicle’s interior, offering additional insights into driver behaviour and ensuring compliance with company policies.

10. Improve Your Fleet Operations

Dash cams provide insight, accountability, and security, helping your business adapt to evolving safety standards and operational challenges.

Future-proof your fleet

Dash cams aren’t just about recording footage - they’re about providing insight, accountability, and security. Combined with telematics, they give you a complete picture of your fleet’s performance and safety.

If your fleet isn’t equipped with dash cams yet, now is the perfect time to act. Protect your drivers, reduce your costs, and gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have the tools to manage your fleet effectively.

Case study: Waves Group

Waves Group faced difficulties in monitoring driving performance, keeping track of vehicle locations, and ensuring accountability for incidents on the road. Our Vision-Duo camera system revolutionised their operations, enhancing driver behaviour and safety.

The Radius Vision solution

At Radius, our Vision camera range offers two options for commercial fleets looking to protect their drivers and reduce risk.

• Vision-uno: Our forward-facing camera, capturing real-world footage of the road ahead.
• Vision-duo: Our forward-facing and in-cab cameras, provide footage of the road ahead and of the interior of the vehicle.

Our Vision products also give our customers complete vehicle tracking, including trip histories and driver performance analysis, all through a single device.

Sources

• Over 1 million commercial and private vehicles now utilise dash cams in the UK: https://facit.ai/insights/dash-cams-and-the-law-uk
• 70% of UK drivers believe every car should be fitted with a dash cam: https://www.icompario.com/en-gb/guides/dash-cam-police-submission-statistics/
• There were 125,000 dash cam footage submissions to the police in 2023: https://www.icompario.com/en-gb/guides/dash-cam-police-submission-statistics/