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Does this rule apply to my trucks?
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1. Do you run any heavy highway trucks — over 11,793 kg (about 26,000 lb), including trucks you lease?
Smaller trucks are often outside the rule. Still check the weight on each one. Many fleets want video for insurance either way.
2. Do those trucks drive in British Columbia — the port, Vancouver area, Highway 1, Highway 5, or the Interior?
If the trucks never enter B.C., this rule may not apply. Video can still help with insurance and cross-border runs.
3. Do those trucks already have a road-facing camera that saves the location on each video?
A camera from a store usually is not enough. Start with the one-time camera or the $29 monthly plan.
Some of your trucks may be outside this rule. Still check the weight on every truck. Video often helps with insurance even when the rule does not apply.
Connected Protection is CA$29 per truck a month. You get the road camera, live location, and a way to pull video after an incident.
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Prices are in Canadian dollars, per truck. Installation and shipping are extra. The green card is where most fleets start.
Buy Camera
CA$599
One-time purchase · no subscriptionFront-facing dashcam (outward / road)
128GB MicroSD
72-hour local recording*
OBD cable
Connected Protection
CA$29/mo
Per truck · 36-month termFront-facing dashcam (outward / road)
128GB MicroSD
72-hour local recording*
OBD cable
Streamax platform access
SIM / cellular connectivity
GPS tracking
Live view
Remote video retrieval
Event / incident access
Fleet Safety
CA$39/mo
Per truck · 36-month termEverything in Connected Protection
Enhanced support
Safety / driver reports
Manager notifications
AI Risk Management
CA$49/mo
Per truck · 36-month termEverything in Fleet Safety
AI / driver behaviour alerts
Driver score / coaching
Complete Fleet Operations
CA$59/mo
Per truck · 36-month termEverything in AI Risk Management
Certified ELD
Hours of Service
Driver logs / DVIR
IFTA-ready mileage
Move from compliance-only hardware to connected fleet protection and complete fleet operations.
| Feature | Buy | $29 | $39 | $49 | $59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front-facing dashcam + 128GB + OBD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 72-hour local recording* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streamax platform + SIM | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS, live view, remote video | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event / incident access | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enhanced support & safety reports | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manager notifications | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI behaviour + driver coaching | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certified ELD / HOS / DVIR / IFTA | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
Valentir programs are built around outward-only recording, retention, and audit-ready clips for B.C. fleets.
| Requirement | Bill M-217 | Valentir program |
|---|---|---|
| Camera orientation | Outward-facing (road only) | Road-facing mount; no in-cab lens |
| Resolution | 1080p minimum | 1080p outward stream (verify firmware) |
| Night vision | Required | Low-light / IR-capable sensor (spec sheet) |
| Retention | 72+ hours stored | Cloud + local buffer per platform policy |
| Recording | Continuous while operating | Ignition/operating-state linked recording |
| Audit trail | Evidence for investigations | GPS + timestamp on every clip in ValenInsights |
Compliance that helps with insurance
Outward video protects professional drivers when passenger vehicles cause the crash — and gives brokers the evidence telematics programs expect.
GPS + timestamp on every clip for faster claims and less downtime
Insurer-ready incident packs — agree export format with your broker before the deadline
Path to usage-based / safety-score programs (harsh events, mileage, video) when you move to connected tiers
Outward-only install — no cabin camera required by Bill M-217
您需要什么
Four plain steps. Your shop can handle the fine print later.
符合 B.C. 项目规格的外部摄像头
车队平台上的 GPS 同步视频片段——非消费级行车记录仪
驾驶员沟通材料以解决隐私顾虑
与您的 GVW 和推出日期匹配的分阶段安装计划
Why a consumer dashcam usually fails B.C. compliance
Retail units rarely meet the full program checklist insurers and auditors expect.
| Capability | Consumer | Big enterprise | Valentir |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS + timestamp on clip | Rarely | Often separate system | Built in — one incident packet |
| Retention / night / 1080p | Inconsistent | Yes, high cost | Programmed for B.C. checklist |
| Driver messaging | English manual only | Corporate portal | EN + 中文 + Punjabi yard materials |
| Fleet scale path | No telematics path | Multi-year integration | OBD → hardwired → dashcam on one platform |
Driver buy-in — English, 中文, Punjabi
Rollouts stall at the yard gate without clear messaging. Lead with privacy and exoneration, not surveillance.
Meet B.C.'s outward-facing truck camera rule on one platform — compliance for the fleet, fair evidence for drivers.
This camera faces the road only — not you in the cab. Your privacy stays protected.
If another driver causes the crash, the video helps prove what really happened.
Same K3 app your dispatcher uses — you are not being singled out.
Common driver objections
Driver privacy policySuggested phased rollout
Port and highway corridors first — Lower Mainland, Hwy 1, Hwy 5 — then remaining heavy units.
Highway trucks first
Phase 1: Highway tractors over 11,793 kg GVW (port / Hwy 1 / Hwy 5 lanes first).
The rest of the heavy trucks
Phase 2: Remaining heavy units before effective date.
Then insurance and coaching
Phase 3: Insurer export + driver coaching once clips are trusted.
Industry data: commercial drivers are often not at fault in crashes with passenger vehicles — outward video protects professional drivers.
B.C. dashcam FAQ
Straight answers for fleet owners, brokers, and drivers researching Bill M-217.
No. B.C.'s Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act focuses on outward-facing, road-view cameras. Valentir compliance kits are road-facing only — cabin cameras are optional coaching tools, not an M-217 requirement.
Heavy commercial vehicles over 11,793 kg gross vehicle weight are in scope. Include leased tractors. Confirm the exact threshold and effective date with counsel before contracts.
Usually not. Consumer units often lack consistent 1080p + night vision + 72-hour retention together, and they rarely sync GPS and timestamps for insurer or enforcement exports. A fleet platform export closes compliance and claims in one packet.
B.C. passed May 2026; typically effective ~6 months after Royal Assent. Confirm enforcement dates with customer. Last verified 2026-05-28. Treat the window as a planning period — phased installs beat a last-minute yard scramble.
Outward video supports not-at-fault defense and faster claims. Connected packages add behaviour and mileage data that brokers use in telematics / UBI-style programs. Discounts depend on your insurer — align install proof and reporting cadence with your broker early.
Typical OBD-linked outward camera installs target about 25 minutes per tractor during PM windows. Start with highest-risk port and highway units, not fleet-wide day one.
Buy Camera (CA$599 one-time) is compliance hardware only — no subscription. T1 Connected Protection (CA$29/mo, 36-month) adds Streamax platform access, SIM, GPS, live view, remote video, and incident access. Most fleets start on T1.
T4 (CA$59/mo) builds on AI Risk Management with certified ELD, Hours of Service, driver logs / DVIR, and IFTA-ready mileage. ELD hardware and software are finalized at quote.