EROAD has launched a new dashcam system which adds video footage to provide factual proof of incident in the event of a crash and help reduce insurance premiums.
The Clarity Dashcam works alongside Ehubo and integrates into the MyEROAD web platform putting all the driver statistics, vehicle maintenance, and video footage in the same place.
According to Ministry of Transport data, two thirds of fatal accidents involving trucks are in fact caused by other motorists.
EROAD has seen a consistent reduction in overspeed events in fleets which have adopted its Ehubo system.
It helps to coach drivers by indicating events such as overspeeding, harsh cornering or accelerating, as well as reminding them to have a rest when they have been on the road for a while.
Over the last five years, EROAD customers have reduced their frequency of overspeed events by 56%.
“We are proud to be continuing the journey to safer roads with the launch of the EROAD Clarity Dashcam,” EROAD chief executive Steven Newman says.
“We look forward to seeing the next set of results that our customers achieve in reducing crash harm on our roads, and the savings they make in reducing their insurance premiums from demonstrating their vehicle safety.”
Turning on the dual-facing dashcam requires no action on the driver’s part as the camera is powered up by the truck ignition.
A harsh driving event such as speeding, sudden braking, swerving, or an actual crash will trigger a video to be sent to the MyEROAD platform for review.
The driver can also manually send a clip back by pressing a button on the dash, or the back office can request a clip up to 40 hours of driving later with no need to contact EROAD for help using the MyEROAD Replay platform.
Each automatically uploaded full HD video clip is 20 seconds, capturing the triggering moment plus 10 seconds before and after, both front and driver facing – or just front facing, depending on a company’s needs and policies.
There is also the option to record audio (set to off by default), and a lens cap is provided to afford privacy to drivers who wish to sleep in their cab in auxiliary mode.
