From passive surveillance to active risk prevention with our AI-powered video telematics

18 Jun 2025

An accident on the road can throw everything off track. It’s not just about a damaged vehicle — it could mean injured drivers, damaged cargo, delayed shipments. And if it happens often, it can hurt your reputation and drive up insurance costs.

So how do you stay one step ahead?

In a country like India, where over 150,000 road fatalities occur every year (MoRTH), the risks are real. And the stats show that most of these accidents are caused by human error — distracted driving, fatigue, speeding, or poor decision-making behind the wheel.

Many fleet operators turn to basic CCTV setups or traditional telematics to try and improve safety. But these systems can only take you so far.

The challenges of traditional surveillance solutions

CCTV-based surveillance or basic telematics provide some level of visibility, but they fall short in a few critical areas:

They’re reactive, not proactive: CCTV captures footage but doesn’t offer real-time alerts or insights. You only find out something went wrong after it happens.
Time-consuming to review: sifting through hours of footage to spot safety risks takes a lot of time and makes it easy to miss.
Inaccurate driver assessments: traditional telematics rely on raw data like speed and braking force but doesn’t give you the full picture of a driver’s behavior.
No automated alerts: traditional CCTV only shows footage; it can’t warn you when something’s wrong — like if the driver is distracted or is about to collide with the vehicle in front.
Unauthorized route deviations: when vehicles stray from designated routes or enter restricted or high-risk areas, there’s no instant way to know.

What makes our AI-powered video telematics different

Unlike traditional setups, our Video Management Solution (VMS), doesn’t just record what happens — it actively helps prevent accidents by giving you real-time alerts, predictive insights, and actionable data to improve driver performance.

Here’s how:

Real-time driver behavior monitoring and alerts

Long hours on the road can wear anyone down. A distracted or drowsy driver may not even realize they’re losing focus until it’s too late.

That’s why our VMS uses an AI-powered driver monitoring system to spot the early signs of distraction or fatigue. If the system senses that the driver is losing focus, it sends out real-time alerts — both to you and the driver. Drivers get audible warnings, in addition to in-cabin visual indicators, giving them a chance to act before an accident occurs.

Accident prevention with AI-driven collision warnings

Rear-end collisions are especially common in heavy traffic, when sudden braking can catch drivers off guard and increase the likelihood of an accident. But what if your drivers had a few more seconds to react?

With the help of a front-facing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) camera, our solution detects potential collisions in real-time and alerts the driver immediately. The audible warnings give them those crucial extra seconds to react, making all the difference in keeping your fleet safer.

Personalized driver coaching

Most fleet managers know they need to coach their drivers — but they don’t always know what to coach or who needs it most.

That’s where event-based video recording comes in. Instead of storing everything, VMS only captures the moments that matter — like sudden braking, sharp turning, or following too closely. These behaviors are reflected in driver risk scorecards, so you identify specific areas for improvement and give your drivers feedback that makes a difference.

Smart video control with geofencing

When a vehicle goes off-route or enters a restricted area, it can lead to delays, security risks, or worse — stolen cargo. And without a system to track and manage these movements in real time, you’re left reacting after something happens.

With VMS’ built-in geofencing capabilities, you can set up virtual boundaries for your fleet. If a vehicle enters or exits one of these zones, you get an alert right away. It’s a simple way to ensure your drivers stay on track and avoid dangerous or unauthorized locations.

Incident verification with video evidence

When you’re not the one on the road, determining what really took place can be a challenge. Was the sudden braking unnecessary? Or did someone cut in front of your driver?

With VMS’ event-based video recording, you get the proof you need without having to rely on second-hand reports. Every time an alert is triggered — whether it’s harsh braking, a near forward collision, or distracted driving — the solution uses AI to identify and store a short clip of what happened. So when there’s a dispute or an incident, you can quickly check the footage and get the full story.

The impact: safer drivers, fewer accidents, and lower costs

By integrating VMS into your fleet, you’re not just recording incidents — you’re actively helping to prevent them. Here’s what you’ll see:

To learn more about how our Video Management Solution can make your operations smarter, safer, and more efficient, book your free demo today.

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