Operators face significant losses from inaccurate camera data -- warning10 March 2014

Fleet operators are risking severe financial losses by adopting inadequate forward-facing cameras that fail to capture correct data.

That's the warning from Intelligent Telematics, which says the failing could impact commercial vehicle fleets or their insurance companies, if accurate evidence is not available to defend a claim.

"Any camera will help to mitigate claims, but, as the insurance sector becomes more technically aware, it will become critical to ensure that GPS accuracy and G-force measurement provides reliable impact speeds and force to prevent any challenges to the validity of data," explains Nick Plowman (pictured), chief technical officer for Intelligent Telematics.

Some cameras capture data at one-second intervals, meaning impact speeds are not accurate. A vehicle braking could go from 40mph to standstill in three seconds, Plowman points out. He recommends fitting cameras that capture data 10 times per second.

To ensure a zero G-force reading when stationary, cameras should be mounted squarely on horizontal and vertical planes. However, fleet operators are often advised to angle cameras forward to reduce blind spots.

Poor quality data could be dismissed, he warns, leading to the fleet operator having to absorb any costs.

Author
Laura Cork

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