Fleet Camera Systems: Your Best Protection on the Road

Unlike a typical dash cam you can buy in stores, a professional fleet dash cam is a data-secured device that continuously records the road ahead. Fleet dash cams are mounted on the dashboard or windshield of a vehicle and can be combined with additional cameras placed elsewhere on the vehicle to ensure full visibility.

Fleet dash cams record the road ahead of the vehicle while other fleet cameras film the area around it. Filming inside the cabin without the driver’s signed permission is illegal in the EU.

While it’s possible to install an interior camera too, we recommend arranging the corresponding documentation between the driver and the company first.

Fleet camera systems consist of dash cameras and other camera types installed on rearview mirrors, trailers, trunks etc., all of them connected to a central fleet management software that ensures secure data storage.

The cameras record video footage in real-time while vehicles are in operation. You can then view the footage on the camera’s memory card. Automatically detected events (harsh behaviour, mobile phone usage) are transmitted to the platform where they can be viewed, analysed, and stored for future reference.

Fleet dash cameras record continuously when the vehicle’s ignition is powered on and usually stop recording from 3 minutes to 1 hour after the ignition is off.

This way you don't have to rely on drivers turning cameras on and off – dash cams activate automatically and ensure constant footage while the vehicle is operating.

There are also models with in-built collision sensors so that cameras react to collisions and start filming even with the ignition off.

Videos filmed by fleet dash cams and other cameras can be accessed and viewed through a vehicle tracking platform provided by the fleet camera system provider such as Mapon. The Mapon platform allows fleet managers to remotely access and review footage from all connected vehicles in real-time or retrospectively.

Recorded special events are uploaded to the Mapon cloud linked to your account, are accessible via the platform and can be stored as long as needed. If you want additional storage, you can buy a subscription. 

Videos that are recorded continually while the ignition is on will be stored as long as the memory card in the camera allows it. After the memory card is full, older videos are overwritten with the latest footage.

Generally, fleet cameras are recommended for businesses seeking to enhance driver safety, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risks associated with road incidents. The nature of your operations and specific business requirements also impact the number of dash cams your vehicles may need.

Yes, you can continue using your old cameras and see the real-time videos and recordings on the Mapon platform.

When you work with Mapon, it’s easy to install fleet cameras because we do it for you in your place. The work quality of Mapon technicians is among the Top 3 reasons why clients stick with us, according to our client satisfaction survey.

Once cameras are installed, using them is a breeze – simply log in to your Mapon account and check out the live stream, recorded events, or access the camera memory card.

Yes, it is legal, video recording complies with the GDPR requirements in the EU. Evidence gained by fleet cameras can be used for police investigations and insurance cases if necessary.

Yes, most Mapon cameras offer the option to record audio. This feature is turned off by default but can be enabled in the Camera settings on the Mapon platform.

Please note that audio recording is strictly regulated in many countries, so before activating it, make sure to inform and reach an agreement with your drivers and ensure proper legal compliance based on local regulations.