Video Event Data Recorder Records Technical Vehicle and Occupant Information for A Brief Period of Time Before, During and After A Crash

 

As the video event data recorder (EDR) market in the U.S. has grown, so has the number of companies who offer these devices for sale. EDR records technical vehicle and occupant information for a brief period of time (seconds, not minutes) before, during and after a crash for the purpose of monitoring and assessing vehicle safety system performance. When an accident occurs that may be video-recorded, it is important that the footage is accurately collected and that it can be shared to effectively notify employees of the potential damage done and aid in the recovery efforts. While standard vehicle video recorders are designed to capture information related to accidents that occur on the road, there is another option available to use the black box recorder system. Known as the black box data recorder, these systems do not incorporate onboard computer hardware which limits its usefulness. The vehicle data will instead be recorded into an on-board hard drive.

A video event data recorder operates exactly like a standard video camera, but instead of capturing information related to accidents occurring on the roadway, it can capture information related to fires or other potentially hazardous events. Fire investigators can review captured video evidence and develop reports based on witness statements, while safety officials can use this recording to determine the cause of a fire or other incident that could have resulted in an accident. This makes the EDR device installed on vehicles such as delivery trucks and other large transportation modes more essential than ever. An EDR system is virtually indispensable for today's modern society.

If you own a business that requires transporting your company's vehicles, or if you own a fleet of vehicles that need to be transported in various ways throughout your business or residence, a video event data recorder will help you save time and money. These devices can provide you with the information you need to record and transport vehicle data at any point during the transport process. For example, if you are sending one vehicle to an off-site destination, you can easily install an EDR traffic device on the vehicle. These devices automatically record details of the vehicle's condition, such as fuel, brake pads, tire pressure, speed and other pertinent data that can help you determine the status of the cargo during transit. As well, these systems allow you to determine the exact location of your vehicle at any time during the transport process.