Dash cams are now increasingly recognised as a valuable tool across New Zealand — research and industry reporting show that more drivers and fleets are equipping vehicles with dash cam technology as road safety awareness grows and more people recognise the benefits of having video evidence for collisions and disputes. Insurers and industry voices in New Zealand have noted a rise in drivers and fleet operators providing dash cam footage during claims and investigations, reflecting the practical value of the technology in clarifying fault and supporting faster, fairer outcomes.

Whether you’re managing a small fleet or operating across New Zealand, installing dash cams can significantly enhance safety, improve accountability, reduce liability risk, and help manage insurance costs over the long term by providing clear evidence and insights into on‑road behaviour.

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.

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.