AER Basics

How AERs Work

The AER is a small video camera that is mounted to the vehicle’s windshield. A forward-facing lens captures events in front of the vehicle, while a rear facing lens captures the inside of the vehicle. When an event such as hard braking, swerving or collision occurs, the camera records and saves the event to memory.

Analysis Software

Analysis software may also be available, which allows you to track your improvement over time, as well as generate reports. These reports provide excellent topics for discussion during training sessions and safety meetings. They will also assist you in setting benchmarks for driver performance.

Find the Right AER for Your Operation!

National Interstate's subsidiary, Safety, Claims and Litigation Services, LLC, offers two distinct types of AERs.
  • G-Force Units – These units only save video clips when a triggered event occurs (such as swerving, hard braking, collision), and are most commonly utilized by motor coaches, trucks and limousines.
  • Continuous Recording Units – These units record and save video continuously, and are most commonly used by transit and school buses, as well as for training purposes (all vehicles).
Our partner vendors offer both G-Force and Continuous Recording Units.
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To learn more about AERs, contact your agent, visit our contact request page, or email us at aer@NATL.com