The 2K Halo Guard Taxi / PH Dashcam manufactured for us by Road Angel fills the void between our market leading CCTV product and the grey area of a non-compliant consumer dashcam. This exciting partnerhsip between SAFE Systems CCTV Limited and Road Angel creates a Dashcam developed specifically for the Taxi and Private Hire trade since "off the shelf" dash cams cannot be used for Taxi & Private Hire purposes as they fail to satisfy UKGDPR obligations, these vehicles are not "commercial use" or "business use", they are licensed public spaces providing transport to the public. The importance is the balance between consumer features, and UKGDPR compliance to only provide a product that is legally allowed. The 2K Halo Guard PH / Taxi Dashcam is the first front and rear view dash cam with covert audio recording permanently disabled, following ICO regulations to ensure UKGDPR Compliance. Once you have selected your Approved Installer and made your purchase with ourselves, your booking is complete and your system will be sent to your chosen local engineer, who will then provide you with a professional installation solution that is legal, compliant, giving you full front and rear recording, 3 year guarantee, parking mode, and winter mode.
1. Playback for false collision liability claims against Taxi Drivers and Private HIre Drivers
Taxi drivers and Private Hire drivers spend a lot of time on the road and are targets for false claims by other road users. The play back feature can be accessed via the app give instant access to video data.
2. Local Authority specific - Wolverhampton City Council licensed drivers
Some Local Authorities approve the use of dash cams but are unaware of the criteria and regulations. The Road Angel Halo Guard Taxi / PH Dashcam satisfies Wolverhampton Licensing where they recognise the regulations for dashcams, and have prohibited the use of any internal reocrding using dash cams.
3. Small & Discrete
The dashboard area of a Private Hire vehicle or Hackney Carriage (Taxi), can be quite cluttered, the main reason why people come to SAFE Systems CCTV Ltd for Dashcam installations is because our fitments are discrete, the product we use fits discretely in the vehicle without protuding wires.
4. Front & Rear Dash cam
The dash cam we install has both front facing and rear facing cameras. The front camera is installed on the windscreen, whilst the rear camera is installed on the rear screen giving you total recording in front and behind.
5. Legal & Compliant
Taxi driver & Private Hire drivers must understand their personal legal obligations regarding UKGDPR Compliance and opt for a fully compliant dash cam that does not record audio or video internally.
6. Dash cams can reduce Insurance Premiums
Some insurers provide discounts for dash cam users provided they can show it is a professionally installed dashcam, this can reduce your insurance premiums. This applies to Taxi drivers & Private Hire drivers with some insurance providers.
7. No Audio - the audio is pemanently disabled
With the 2K Road Angel Halo Guard Private Hire / Taxi Dash cam, the audio has been permanently disabled. A Taxi driver or Private Hire driver cannot be caught off guard or accused of recording audio on this device internally whilst passenger are travelling, because the device has audio featured permanently disabled with no way to turn this feauture on. This safeguards the driver against claims of breaching privacy.
8. Separate to CCTV Policy and gives direct access
Having a compliant dash cam installed in to your Private Hire Vehicle or Licensed Taxi where your Local Authority approved CCTV system does not allow for the use of front facing cameras, a dash cam satisfies that need. The primary function of CCTV is to record internally and some Local Authorities do not allow the CCTV System to record using a front or rear facing camera. A dash cam is a separate device and can serve that need, completely seperate to the Local Authority approved CCTV system.
9. Reducing bumps and knocks when parked
The dash cam we install has Parking Mode which will capture evidence of collisions whilst parked. This is particularly useful since this means that even when a collision occurs outside your house, you will have the evidence.
10. Reassurance & Evidence of everything
With a dash cam installed and access to the data, this will record everything that happens in front and behind. It really is a great investment that can give you peace of mind whilst working on the road. You will have access to data and evidence of any events that put you at risk by other road users, without the need to wait for your Local Authority to hve the availbility to provide this for you, which will also free up more of their time to process your license applications.
Q. Do we need a Dash cam in Taxi or Private Hire vehicles?
A. Yes, dashcams are highly beneficial to prove liability in a road traffic accident.
Q. Is this dashcam compliant for my taxi or private hire vehicle, where others are not?
A. Yes, This product has been purpose built for taxi and private hire use, the audio has been fully disabled, there is zero internal recording at all, which is what makes this legal and fully compliant for use in taxi and private hire vehicles.
Q. Do I need a separate Dashcam in my Taxi or Private Hire vehicle?
A. Yes, where your council is data controller it can be inconvenient and time consuming trying to access the data for your insurance, this way you can access the data yourself for insurance purposes.
Q. Does this Dash cam provide good image quality?
A. Yes, our road angel dashcam is 2K front facing, 1K rear facing to create crystal clear images.
Q. My council does not allow external cameras in Taxi or Private Hire vehicles, it this allowed?
A. Yes, your council might choose not to allow external images to be included as part of your CCTV system, most local authorities will not have a problem since this dashcam is a separate product.
Q. Will this Dashcam be allowed under Wolverhampton’s new conditions?
A. Yes, since this Dash cam has no audio and no internal video, it is compliant with Wolverhampton council’s policy as amended on 12th March 2025, the very latest version.
Q. Will this record collisions when parked?
A. Yes, it has parking mode, in the event of a collision it will activate and record the event.
Q. Is this Dash cam fully UKGDPR compliant?
A. Yes, because there is not internal video and audio recording has been fully disabled, it fully satisfies UKGDPR as specified within ICO regulations and guidance, and can be installed into Taxi and Private Hire vehicles.
Q. Will I need to register as data controller?
A. Yes, there must be a data controller for and recording devices installed into Taxi (Hackney Carriages) or Private Hire Vehicles, since you are capturing number plates which is classed as identifiable information.
Q Do I need to have window signage to use this Dash cam?
A. Yes, unless you already have CCTV installed and therefore have signage, in which case the one sign will be enough to use both products.
SAFE Systems CCTV Limited have appointment slots that are booked for each installation with the installer you choose. We have introduced an integrated online booking platform, which we encourage customers to use, or you are welcome to make any enquiries or book by calling us.
If you have any additional questions, please use the Enquire Now option which will send us an email, we will do our best to answer promptly.
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