And, a reversing radar will be fitted to provide a full 360° visibility around the vehicle. This will be used for crew training and to ensure health and safety best practise is being adhered to.
Paul McPherson, operations manager at Angus council explained that the vehicles often operate in busy and congested narrow streets, with difficult manoeuvres required. He said: “The cameras have proven to be invaluable in safeguarding the council against false insurance claims, as well as helping to keep the public safe, therefore we have continued to specify the equipment on any new vehicles.”
ISS
The equipment will now be provided by vehicle safety equipment company Innovative Safety Systems (ISS). The council previously had a contract with another supplier for the camera equipment but when they were late fulfilling an order, the council looked elsewhere. The company say that most of its equipment is manufactured in the UK.
ISS also provides similar technology for other councils across the UK, including Aberdeen, Bournemouth, Hackney and Edinburgh City. They also work with Serco and Ubico.
Keith Boyfield, ISS sales manager said: “We are pleased that Tayside Contract and Angus council are happy with our equipment and service. Our team of engineers go to great lengths to ensure that ISS products are robust and of the highest quality.”
Wing mirror
The council also confirmed that the cameras have already helped in a number of incidents in recent weeks. These include incidents where a refuse-truck driver had not realised part of his vehicle had slightly nudged another car. Also, proving that another driver had not clipped a wing mirror, despite a resident claiming he had done.
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