DRIVER- FACING DASH CAMERAS ARE THEY A PRIVACY VIOLATION?
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All truck drivers, by law, must have a driver-facing camera inside the truck while working. These cameras are used for training purposes and if an accident occurs. The cameras can help settle “he-said-she-said” disputes and provide companies, drivers, and lawyers with the evidence they need during claim processes. However, driver-facing cameras have been a hot debate for truckers. One of the main concerns is that the cameras violate privacy. But are these cameras invading their privacy? How do the cameras work? ARE DRIVER-FACING CAMERAS ON ALL THE TIME? Some truckers consider their trucks their home. Because of this, one of the biggest concerns is that the front-facing cameras record drivers as they eat and sleep. Yet, while the cameras are always on, they aren’t always recording . There are sensors around trucks, and cameras begin recording if they detect specific movements. For example, if you’re too close to another driver in front of or beside you, sensors will notify the camera to record. By law, driver-facing cameras can only record 30 seconds before and after an incident. Incidents can include sudden braking, swerving, or a collision. The camera’s allotted time to record drivers is the only stored data. Then, the video is sent to a system operator who saves the recording for later viewing. IS IT A PRIVACY VIOLATION? According to the California attorney general, using driver-facing cameras does not violate state codes. The attorney general also stated only the employer can use the recordings of the driver. The employer can use the video for training or disciplinary purposes. However, the video must be available to the driver and their legal representatives. Many truckers have voiced that they don’t want a camera they can’t control monitoring them when they are on the job. But many trucking companies believe they have a right to observe and record employees if they’re using company-owned equipment and vehicles. What do you think about driver-facing cameras? Do you think they are an invasion of privacy? Or do they hold you accountable to drive your best each time you hit the road?
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