Dash Cams for Lorries: HGV and Fleet Buying Guide

It depends on the vehicle and risk assessment. Front, nearside, offside, rear and cab views each answer different questions; more channels also increase storage and installation demands.

Cab recording may be lawful for a defined purpose, but employers must consider data protection, proportionality, transparency and access controls.

Keep it only as long as the documented purpose requires, unless a relevant incident means a clip must be preserved.

Remote access can speed incident review, but it adds mobile-data, security and account-management requirements.