After a dog, a dashcam is a driver’s best friend

BY ANDREW ROSSINGTON, CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, TELETRAC NAVMAN

AS every driver knows, you’ve got to keep your eyes on the road. Conditions change fast, other drivers are unpredictable and unfamiliar roads pose a challenge. But what if you had an extra set of eyes helping you out?

is is where a smart dashcam comes into play. For many drivers and operators, a dashcam can be your best friend on the road. ere are lots of good reasons why it makes sense to invest in a quality dashcam, particularly one where new technology, incorporating arti cial intelligence, is used to tell you more than just show you footage.

e latest cameras won’t just record your journey. ey recognise road signs, which is a boon when you’re driving a route you don’t know well. Approaching a stop or giveway sign? Your dashcam will warn you if you pass these incorrectly. And with speed limit sign recognition, there’s never any danger of breaking the law and facing a ne, disciplinary action from your employer or potentially losing your license.

It’s easy to let your speed creep up, especially on a long, open road where other users might be breaking the limit. But as an operator, you know you must stay below the posted maximum – and the average speed cameras on most major highways will catch you out if you don’t. A dashcam will keep a watchful look out for you, adding another set of eyes to the road. Most modern dashcams also have low light sensors, which is where