Dashcams and School Lift Vehicles: Your Questions Answered on Buying One

Yes, a dashcam can ensure your child is dropped off at the right location. Because a dashcam is video evidence of vehicle journeys and all their stops, any parent can use the footage as confirmation. Combined with other technologies like GPS tracking, as offered by Cartrack, you can get even more detailed insights and added safety.

Dashcams improve the overall quality of driving by encouraging drivers to practice safer habits. When drivers know they’re being monitored, they’re likely to drive more carefully, and records of any reckless driving could be used as constructive criticism. Cartrack is a huge supporter of proactive driver improvement, and this is evident in our dashcam solutions.

Yes, it’s legal to record students inside a private transport vehicle, considering it’s done so responsibly. Parents and guardians must be fully informed that a dashcam solution is present, POPIA requirements should be adhered to, and footage should be stored securely. Cartrack is fully behind privacy management and meets industry-standard encryption standards.

If there’s a serious accident, the footage is uploaded, carefully stored on the cloud, and can be accessed even if the dashcam is physically damaged. Usually, retrievals are for insurance or any other legal investigations. Cartrack lets you download footage whenever you need it, and it’ll also be dated and timestamped.

Installing a dashcam can reduce the cost of transport insurance, but it’s not necessarily guaranteed. Dashcams reduce the risk of accidents, prevent fraud, and provide clear evidence to support claims. Insurers also typically consider monitored vehicles to be at a lower risk.

Cartrack’s dashcam works by recording footage while combined with telematics, GPS tracking, and (depending on the solution) AI capabilities. Footage is uploaded to the cloud, and live streaming is also available under certain packages.

Dashcam prices usually depend on the type and overall package, although they can start from about R300 and reach upwards of R7000. Cartrack’s dashcam solutions are backed by a monthly subscription, which includes the camera &; installation, access to the mobile app, and stolen vehicle recovery (SVR). The most basic package starts at R189 per month.

Choose Cartrack for your school vehicle dashcam solution because of how sophisticated our systems are. We have different and customisable options that work for every need, and all of our technologies are cutting-edge. Because we bring together telematics, cloud storage, and tracking on one platform, we prove to be the best solutions partner for your school transport.

Whether a wired or wireless camera is better is usually based on your needs, but for school transport, a wired camera is your best bet. Cartrack’s hardwired cameras are considered a better choice for long-term protection of school lift vehicles, offering reliable power and stable connectivity.

When it comes to schoolchildren, you manage privacy by ensuring your dashcam provider adheres to privacy and protection policies. You also need to ensure you have clear guidelines in place with the school, children, and parents. Cartrack has the required privacy and protection policies in place.

The dashcam that has the best cloud storage is any one of Cartrack’s dashcams. All of our solutions come with securely stored footage, allowing for quick retrieval and making them perfect for school fleets that need dependable record-keeping.

The legal place to put a dashcam is any place that isn’t blocking the driver’s view. The most common place is behind the rearview mirror towards the top of the windscreen. Cartrack has professionals who will install your dashcam as securely and well-positioned as possible.