The main difference between a lockable dashcam and a standard dashcam is what happens to the footage after an incident. The two cameras record in the same way, but on a standard unit, the SD card and evidence are within easy reach. Lockable dashcams, however, stop this sort of tampering. Footage can only be viewed with a password and is protected post-crash.
For fleet managers, anti-tamper dashcams save and protect the evidence needed to establish liability. They provide full oversight and a clearer record of what happened, without relying on drivers handing in SD cards. Essentially, they offer added protection for fleet operators and give converters a more secure option to recommend.
Here's what fleet converters and fleet managers need to know about anti-tamper dashcams.
Protecting the Company With Fleet Dash Cameras
A fleet dash camera records in short loop files, deleting the older files as the memory card fills. When the in-built G-sensor registers an event, such as harsh braking or a collision, the camera saves that clip from being overwritten. Our Anti-Tamper Dash Cams also come with a panic button, allowing the driver to manually save a clip after a crash.
Why does saving footage matter?
After a crash, footage is often what decides who was at fault and who is liable. On a standard dashcam, that footage is only as secure as the SD slot that holds it. Evidence can be removed or recorded over, and businesses can suffer as a result. An anti-tamper dashcam keeps the SD card locked in the vehicle until an authorised person can retrieve it. That’s what protects the fleet and the wider business.
One crash, two different dashcams
Imagine a van is hit at a junction when the vehicle in front reverses into them. The third party claims the van driver caused the crash
Standard dashcam: The SD card sits in an unlocked slot, and by the time the claim reaches the office, it could have been accidentally removed or overwritten. With no footage, it’s one account versus another, and the claim takes longer to resolve.
Anti-tamper dashcam: The G-sensor saves the impact as an event, and the SD card remains locked in the vehicle. When an authorised person removes the SD card, they know what’s on it and that it needs saving. They open the clip in the password-protected player and send it to the insurer alongside a GPS location and a timestamp. Fault and liability are established quickly, and the company is protected.
An Anti-Tamper Fleet Dash Cam With GPS
Our Virtus Fleet Titan range includes everything you’d expect from a modern fleet dash cam:
- 1080p Full HD front recording at 30fps
- 165° wide-angle front lens (130° rear on Titan 2)
- Built-in GPS, with an external GPS option
- Driving, parking and event recording modes
- Built-in G-sensor and panic button
- Format-free
- 1 or 2-channel options
- MicroSD slot for 8GB to 128GB cards
- Built-in microphone for audio recording
- 12V–24V rated
What our anti-tamper cameras have that standard cameras don’t:
- Locking dock and key: The SD card, power and video cables are secured inside the dock.
- Hardwired power with battery protection: The camera can be wired into the vehicle's electrical system, so there's no plug for anyone to pull. Battery protection stops it from draining the vehicle battery.
- Password-protected footage: Clips are viewed through the exclusive Titan PC viewer.
Does a Lockable Dash Cam Affect Insurance?
Insurers don’t publish a preference for anti-tamper units, and most UK insurers don’t give out automatic discounts for any dashcam. The value of a reliable, lockable dashcam appears at the claims stage. Trustworthy footage settles liability faster and helps companies defend themselves and their drivers against fraudulent claims.
What anti-tamper adds is credibility. Footage retrieved from a locked dock, with GPS data embedded, is harder for a third party to challenge.
Are HGV Dashcams a Legal Requirement?
No. While equipping dashcams is certainly best practice for protecting businesses against liability, there is no UK law requiring HGV dashcams on fleet vehicles.
However, footage showing faces and number plates is classified as personal data under UK GDPR, and needs protection. A lockable dash cam with a password-protected viewer does that by design. For the full picture, see the ICO's guidance on dash cams.
Is There Still a Place for Standard Dashcams?
Standard dashcams are simpler than anti-tamper dashcams, cheaper, and for many fleet operators and converters, they do the job well enough. But while they capture the same incidents, footage is only as secure as the SD card slot. Anti-tamper dashcams are what add an extra layer of security.
Daltec’s Range
Our anti-tamper range is the Virtus Fleet Titan, and it’s built for fleet converters fitting cameras across cars, vans and HGVs. Both are E-mark, CE, RoHS and FCC certified, with technical datasheets on each product page.
- The Titan 1: A single-channel anti-tamper dash cam for forward-facing footage.
- The Titan 2: A two-channel camera version of the Titan 1, compatible with internal non-IR, internal IR and external IR secondary cameras.
Explore Titan the Dashcam
With 93% of stock manufactured directly for Daltec, there’s no middleman. We control pricing and availability, and we also hold stock in bulk so that a fleet conversion is never waiting on missing parts. Plus, with next-working-day delivery across automotive cable, workshop essentials, vehicle safety equipment, power management, vehicle lighting and digital storage, we can ensure your fleet conversion isn’t being held up by slow-moving suppliers.
Want to simplify sourcing for your next fleet conversion? Read our blog on consolidating your trade vehicle parts supply. If you have any questions about anti-tamper dash cams, please contact us.
FAQs
Not without the key. The SD card, power and video cables are all locked inside the dock, so the camera can’t be unplugged or the card pulled out in the cab. The camera is also wired into the vehicle’s electrical system rather than to a socket, so there’s no plug to remove. Even if a card is removed, the data is encrypted and protected.
Unlock the dock, remove the SD card and plug it into a PC with an adapter. Footage is viewed through the password-protected Titan software, so only authorised staff can see it. Clips are saved as short files rather than one long recording, so they’re quick to download. Events saved by the G-sensor are kept separately, so there’s no scrolling through hours of driving to find an incident. Each clip has the GPS location, time and speed embedded.
Replacement Titan keys are available in packs of two. We’d recommend the fleet manager keep a spare set at the office rather than in the vehicle, so footage can still be retrieved quickly after an incident.
Yes. The Titan 2 works with internal non-IR, internal IR and external IR secondary cameras. The Titan 2 is also sold in bundles with the internal IR or non-IR camera included. The Titan 1 is single-channel only, so choose the Titan 2 if you’ll need a second camera.
Yes. The Titan is rated for 12V–24V systems and operates from 7V to 28V, so the same unit fits cars, vans and HGVs without a voltage converter.