As a safety leader, balancing transparency, driver privacy, and safety can be challenging. Introducing new technology—especially in-cab cameras—often raises concerns from drivers about when the camera is on and recording. In noisy vehicle environments, audio alerts can be missed, allowing unsafe behaviors to continue and increasing the risk of accidents.
That’s where the Motive AI Dashcam comes in. With clear LED visual indicators, drivers always know when the camera is active, providing peace of mind and real-time performance improvements. These LED lights signal everything from recording status to privacy mode, offering a transparent solution that builds driver trust and enhances safety.
Here’s how it works:
Blue LED: Camera on and recording
The solid blue LED confirms the AI Dashcam is on, recording, and functioning normally. It assures drivers that the camera is ready to serve as an eyewitness in case of an accident.
Quick Capture makes it easy for drivers to record and share important moments with the safety team, adding an extra layer of protection. When the button is pressed, the blue LED blinks during the upload and returns to solid blue once it’s complete, confirming success.
Motive also offers an optional live streaming feature built with driver privacy in mind. Only fleet administrators can enable this feature, and only authorized users can initiate live streams. Visual and audio alerts notify drivers when the live stream starts and ends—these alerts can’t be disabled.
Blinking red LED + audio alert: Unsafe behavior detected
When the AI Dashcam detects coachable unsafe behaviors, a blinking red LED and audio alert notify drivers immediately. This real-time feedback allows drivers to correct their behavior before it leads to an accident.
The red LED blinks for AI-detected unsafe behaviors, like close following or cell phone usage.
For harsh events like hard braking or hard cornering, the red LED blinks at a slower pace.
Green LED: Driver Privacy Mode active
Motive prioritizes driver privacy by offering the option to turn off the driver-facing camera while continuing to record from the road-facing camera. Driver Privacy Mode can be enabled continuously or only when the vehicle is stationary or idle. The green LED assures drivers that interior recording is off, giving them peace of mind.
Blinking yellow LED + audio alert: Vehicle connection reminder
The blinking yellow LED, paired with an audio alert, reminds drivers to connect to their vehicle in the Driver App to prevent unidentified trips. This ensures that trips and safety events are accurately assigned to the correct driver, providing full visibility into who’s operating your vehicle and ensuring accurate measurement of driver performance.
Blinking purple LED: Connection lost
If the AI Dashcam or Vehicle Gateway loses power or becomes disconnected, the blinking purple LED alerts drivers to the issue. Although the AI Dashcam has a backup battery to maintain functionality temporarily, it’s important to resolve the issue quickly to ensure continuous operation and minimize data loss.
Build driver trust with a transparent safety solution
Motive’s visual indicators don’t just keep drivers informed—they build transparency and trust. By offering real-time feedback, these indicators make it easier for drivers to accept and adapt to new technology, encourage driver engagement, and improve overall safety. Take a tour to learn more about the Motive Driver Safety solution today.
