Some 50% of all claims worldwide involve vehicles. Meanwhile, insurance costs continue to rise and fraud is on the rise. The solution? Smart camera systems that do more than record images - they prove, secure and save.
The United Kingdom has been at the forefront when it comes to the use of dashcams in professional transport for years. Whereas in Belgium dashcams often still meet resistance from employees, in the UK it is almost taken for granted that vehicles are equipped with them. What makes their approach so successful? And above all: how can you translate this to your fleet?
📊 New research from VIAS (July 2025) shows that van and truck drivers spend an average of 7-8% of their driving time distracted. With an average annual mileage of 40,000 km, that means over 3,000 km per year without focus.
Dashcams with AI functionality can detect such moments of risk and provide timely warnings - a powerful tool for prevention as well as coaching.
Why the British lead the way in dashcam use
The adoption rate of dashcams is much higher in the UK than in Belgium or the Netherlands. Why?
Strong focus on safety: British companies use dashcams not to monitor drivers, but to protect them from unjustified claims and dangerous situations.
Cultural acceptance: Employees and unions have long been familiar with technology as a support tool.
Legal framework: The rules around camera use are clear and strict. This creates trust.
What Belgian companies can learn about deploying dashcams
Many Belgian transport and construction companies are still somewhat reluctant to use dashcam, mainly due to GDPR concerns, union pressure or fear of negative perception. But by looking at how it does work in the UK, you can see that the right approach makes all the difference:
Transparent communication about why you deploy dashcams (protection, coaching, not control)
Giving voice to drivers and union at startup
Clear agreements on privacy, data storage and who has access
💡 It's about creating support, not pushing through.
Learning from the forerunner: the UK as camera champion
In the UK, cameras have been well established for years. More than 75% of companies there use multi-camera solutions (4 to 12 per vehicle), often in combination with AI.
Why it's going so fast there:
New legislation (DVS 2024): mandatory cameras with AI in Greater London
AI detects vulnerable road users and behavior in cabin
Companies no longer invest in "cheap," but in sustainable
What is (still) stopping Belgian entrepreneurs from installing cameras in their fleets?
In Belgium, we find that many companies are still hesitant in implementing dashcams.
Often we hear concerns such as:
"Our drivers don't want to be filmed"
"Is this allowed under GDPR?"
"That's only going to cause trouble, isn't it?"
But that is an outdated view, especially with modern systems that are fully privacy-proof with such features as private mode outside working hours, local storage and clear access rights.
👉 Also see: Fleet dashcams - solutions from AllConnects
Customer use case: hard data from the real world
A British logistics company with 104 vehicles:
achieved 30% reduction in claim costs
got claims processed 4x faster
saved more than £100,000 (116,600 euros) annually thanks to camera evidence
In this case study with TVG, see how dashcams help drivers protect themselves as well as grow professionally. Includes real-life footage and reactions from the field.
5 best practices for dashcam implementation that you too can apply
Present the system as protection, not control
Allow drivers to participate & test with volunteers first
Organize info sessions & show positive examples
Ensure transparent policies around data use
Use images as a coaching tool, not a punishment
Need more tips? We bundled everything together in a practical guide.
Download our white paper "From Resistance to Acceptance
Want to introduce dashcams into your business, but don't know where to start? This white paper gives you a clear roadmap, including:
How to turn resistance into support
What you do and don't say in communication
GDPR advice tailored to your fleet
Practical checklists and tips
Ready to take steps?
Schedule a free consultation with our experts and find out how you can leverage dashcams for safety and trust.
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Hilde Lavrijssen
Marketing Manager — AllConnects BV
Hilde closely follows Belgian legislation on mobility, fleet management, and time tracking and translates it into practical insights for companies in the transportation industry.
