Development of Malaysia's Dashcam Rating Program: Results and Insights from CAMSCORE Phase 1

Abstract

The Dashboard Camera Safety Scorecard (CAMSCORE) is a national initiative launched in 2022 by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) in collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM). Developed under the Memorandum of Cooperation between both agencies, the program introduces a star rating system to evaluate dashcams available in the Malaysian market. CAMSCORE assesses products based on three main criteria: basic features, advanced features, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) alerts. The program aims to enhance consumer awareness, promote the adoption of reliable dashcam technologies, and encourage safer driving practices while supporting road crash investigation efforts. During Phase 1 of the program, 60 dashcam models from both international and local brands were evaluated, with results ranging from two to five stars. Findings from this phase provide key insights into current market readiness, feature distribution, and the potential of dashcam technology to strengthen national road safety outcomes. By serving as a reliable tool for guiding consumer purchasing decisions, CAMSCORE is expected to contribute to national road safety efforts through the adoption of in-vehicle digital technologies, particularly dashcams.