Cameras off while idling

Audience Drivers, Fleet Admins
Applies To Fleet Dashboard > Safety


Introduction

A new privacy feature has been added to the Motive AI Dashcam that allows fleet managers to automatically turn off both the road-facing and driver-facing cameras when a vehicle is idling.

Note: This feature is currently only available for certain users for beta testing.

 

What’s new?

A new setting called "Road-facing while Idling" is now available in the Motive Fleet Dashboard under the Safety Camera settings.  

  • When set to Off, both the road-facing and driver-facing cameras deactivate after the vehicle has been stationary with the engine running for 3 consecutive minutes.
  • The cameras (and LED indicators) automatically turn back on once the vehicle resumes movement.

Note: When Road and Driver-Facing Cameras Off While Idling is enabled, it also changes behavior when the engine is turned off:

  • Default behavior (feature disabled): Cameras continue recording for up to 45 minutes after engine shutdown.
  • With feature enabled: Cameras shut down after 3 minutes due to stationary privacy mode, overriding the 45-minute timer.

Enabling this feature reduces post-engine-off recording time from 45 minutes to 3 minutes.

 

How does this help our customers?

  • Enhanced Driver Privacy: It addresses driver privacy concerns by giving them a way to turn off all recording when the vehicle is idling on a job site, for example. This can make drivers feel more secure and less monitored.
  • Compliance and Union Requirements: This feature helps fleets comply with privacy regulations and union requirements regarding monitoring.
  • Customization for Admins: Fleet managers can enable or disable this feature via the Fleet Dashboard, giving them more control over their safety settings and allowing them to cater to specific operational needs.

 

Rollout Plan or Feature Go-Live date?

This feature is available on the Fleet Dashboard.
Feature Launch Date: 11/20/2025  

 

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