Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) face unique road challenges, such as significant blind spots and high accident risks. These risks are present on urban and rural roads. Between 2014 and 2023, there was an average of 63.3 fatal collisions involving HGVs on urban roads and 183.9 incidents on rural roads in the UK.
Ensuring the safety of drivers, vehicles, and other road users is a top priority in fleet management. Offering 360° vehicle cameras and other HGV safety systems, Crystal Ball stands at the forefront of fleet safety technology.
Enhancing Driver Awareness and Preventing Collisions
Often leading to accidents or near-misses, blind spots have been a serious concern for fleet operators for a long time. Our 360° vehicle camera CCTV system is designed to eliminate these blind spots and provide drivers with a complete view of their surroundings.
Integrating multiple cameras around the vehicle offers a bird’s eye view displayed on an in-cab monitor in real-time. This excellent visibility helps drivers during manoeuvres and reduces the risk of collisions, especially when drivers are reversing or turning the HGV. Additionally, the side-mounted cameras forming part of this HGV safety system enhance the detection of cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users, further strengthening your safety measures.
This fleet safety technology provides comprehensive vehicle visibility and enhances driver awareness to help prevent collisions and ensure compliance with Transport for London’s (TfL) updated Direct Vision Standard (DVS) regulations.
Ensuring DVS Compliance
The DVS is part of an initiative by the Mayor of London to eliminate injuries and deaths from the capital’s transport network. It measures how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows and assigns a star rating from zero (limited) to five (good).
HGVs that travel into, through, or operate in Greater London are required to have at least a three-star rating or be fitted with a progressive safety system (PSS) and obtain a TfL DVS HGV safety permit. A camera monitoring system fitted to the nearside of the vehicle is one of the components of a TfL-approved PSS for DVS compliance.
Offering coverage beyond the vehicle’s nearside, our 360° vehicle camera system is instrumental in helping fleet operators comply with these regulations. By providing your drivers with enhanced direct vision through strategic camera placements and real-time monitoring, this system ensures that your HGVs meet the necessary standards, enabling you to avoid potential fines while contributing to greater safety on London’s roads.
Advanced Dash Cam Solutions
Beyond the visibility of our 360° vehicle camera system, we also offer SmartCam. Our award-winning 4G dash cam provides you with instant access to footage via a cloud-based platform.
Compatible with HGVs and other vehicles such as trucks, vans, and cars, this important fleet safety technology integrates GPS tracking, driver identification, and behaviour monitoring. This allows you to continuously assess driving patterns and promote safer driving habits while reducing the likelihood of accidents. In the event of an accident, the high-definition footage recorded by our 4G dash cam can serve as evidence to protect you from fraudulent claims.
Footage for Insurance Claims and Driver Training
The value of using recorded footage from our 360° vehicle camera and dash cam systems goes beyond immediate incident analysis. Our HGV safety systems store event-generated videos that you can access when you need them using the online portal or from the SD card.
This archival capability is invaluable for processing insurance claims, as it provides clear evidence to support your position and to speed up claim resolutions. You can also use footage as a powerful tool for creating and implementing targeted driver training programs. By reviewing real-world scenarios that drivers encounter, you can highlight areas for improvement, reinforce positive, defensive driving behaviours, and tailor training sessions to address specific challenges that your drivers face.
Integrated AI for Proactive Safety Measures
Embracing technological advancements, we have incorporated AI into our dash cam fleet safety technology. Our AI-driven cab-facing cameras use facial recognition to monitor driver behaviour in real-time, detecting risky situations such as distracted driving or fatigue.
Whenever the system detects such behaviours, it issues immediate alerts in the cab and sends a video of the incident to you. This prompts drivers to improve their behaviour and enables you to address the issue appropriately. This proactive approach can enhance safety while encouraging a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among drivers.
Comprehensive Fleet Management Solutions
By taking advantage of Crystal Ball’s 360° vehicle cameras and other fleet safety technology, such as 4G dash cams and vehicle tracking systems, you can gain full visibility and control over your HGVs and other vehicles. This integration can help simplify your operations, reduce the amount of administration, and ensure that all aspects of fleet management are brought together for top performance.
Contact us today to see how we can help you enhance fleet safety.