LIVEWITNESS RANGE CAMERA MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

 

In the UK, dash cams should be mounted behind the rear-view mirror, preferably in the top centre of the windscreen, to ensure they don't obstruct the driver's view. This placement also allows the camera to capture the road ahead effectively and allows the camera to see the driver (if enabled), inside the cabin. 

 

The Highway Code states that any obstruction should not intrude more than 40mm into the area swept by the wiper blades. 

 

 Optimal Location for a Car - Install Guide

The top-centre of the windscreen, behind the rear-view mirror, is the recommended fixing position. 

 

• Legal Restrictions:

o    The dash cam cannot obstruct the driver's view. Specifically, it should not intrude more than 40mm into the area swept by the wiper blades. 

• Placement Considerations:

o    Mounting the dash cam behind the mirror helps prevent it from blocking the driver's view while still allowing it to capture the road ahead. 

o    Avoid placing the dash-cam near airbags or key vehicle sensors. 

o    Consult your vehicle manual for specific recommendations and safety guidelines. 

• Mounting Options:

o    Dash cams must be attached using double-sided tape. 

o    Make sure the windscreen has been cleaned using the alcohol swab provided and is dried and warm.

 

 

 Optimal Location for HGV - Install Guide

 

 Zone "A" is 350mm wide, in the swept area of the screen and centred on the centre of the steering wheel.

·         No dash camera equipment can be mounted in this area

 

Zone "B" is the remainder of the swept area. 

 

Zone "C" is the remainder of the screen outside the sweep of the wipers.

 

In zones B & C, anything that is mounted to the windscreen cannot seriously restrict the drivers view.  This will cause an MOT failure

 

Trackitnow recommend that the dash camera is mounted, at the top of the windscreen, so that it only just enters the sweep of the wipers by no more than 40mm as stated above. 

 

The dash camera should never obstruct the drivers view!

  

 

 

 

LIVEWITNESS DRIVER (separate) CAMERA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - HGV

  

 

Mounting Location

 

The driver camera must not block any of the A area on the windscreen, which is 350mm wide, in the swept area of the screen and centred on the centre of the steering wheel.

 

The   symbol represents suggested mounting locations that are outside of the 350mm area and are highlighted on the diagram.  

 

We understand that Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) vehicles may have other pieces of equipment installed in similar positions.

 

Our aim is to provide "guidance", such that the installation meets the GOV.UK HGV standards for the installation of this type of equipment. 

The driver-facing camera is mounted so as not to cause an MOT failure.

 

The customer should make their own enquiries into the suitable mounting position. Occasionally, different HGV testing stations suggest or insist on different mounting locations for cameras and accessory equipment.  

Consequently, this sometimes contradicts generally accepted industry principles. 

 

Particular care and consideration should be given to large "sun-blinds" that may interfere with the line of sight of the camera or the driver, in either "blind up or blind down" locations. A compromise must be made by the customer and driver that perhaps limits the use of the sunblind in order to operate the Trackitnow equipment properly, while at the same time remaining HGV test and inspection compliant. Trackitnow can not make a final decision on the mounting position of its equipment. In most cases, a solution can be offered, often by selecting an alternative device type that better suits the vehicle environment.

 

Trackitnow can only "Guide" and not "Guarantee" the best and most suitable location for mounting the cameras and other equipment. Our preferred fixing locations are based on our extensive experience and commonly understood safe practice. Our preferred mounting position will be discussed with the customer before installation.

 

The customer will need to approve the install position PRIOR to install. If the camera or equipment needs to be moved on a separate visit, the customer will be charged for the engineer visit.