Video telematics combines onboard cameras with artificial intelligence (DMS and ADAS) to detect driving risks in real time and leave objective evidence of every incident. In this guide we explain how it works and its role in PESV compliance for fleets in Colombia.
DMS and ADAS: what each technology does
- DMS (Driver Monitoring System): monitors the driver — fatigue, distraction (phone use), or seatbelt absence — and generates real-time alerts inside the cab.
- ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems): monitors the vehicle’s surroundings — frontal collision, lane departure, insufficient following distance.
Together they generate a documented history of events that lets you identify risk patterns by driver or by route, not just warn in the moment.
PESV compliance with video telematics
The Road Safety Strategic Plan (PESV), mandatory for organizations with a vehicle fleet in Colombia, requires monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for driving behavior. Video telematics provides that objective evidence: every risk event is logged with date, time, GPS location, and speed, making internal audits of the plan easier.
Equipment we distribute
Howen Smart Dashcam: dual 1080P wide-angle camera (with optional third channel), AI with facial recognition, DMS and ADAS, integrated with a cloud-based fleet management platform.
Why a regular camera isn’t enough
A consumer dashcam records video, but it doesn’t analyze behavior or generate actionable alerts. A video telematics system turns every trip into structured data: how many risk events occurred, on which route, with which driver — information that neither a standalone camera nor a separate GPS can provide.
Who is it ideal for?
Freight transport (evidence for claims and insurers), passenger and special-service transport (passenger safety), and heavy machinery fleets (monitoring operators in risk zones).
Frequently asked questions
Does the camera record all the time? It records in a loop and automatically keeps clips marked as events, while also allowing on-demand download.
Does it need a permanent internet connection? Events sync whenever mobile data is available; local recording doesn’t depend on the connection.
Does it help meet PESV requirements? It provides the driving-behavior monitoring evidence the plan requires you to document.
Can it be combined with GPS tracking? Yes, it integrates with the GPS trackers we distribute.
Does it affect driver privacy? It’s designed for operational safety, not personal surveillance — alerts focus on risk behaviors.
Want to evaluate video telematics for your fleet? See the full video telematics page or contact us for a free consultation.