Volvo Trucks expands safety system Driver Alert Support with eye movement camera 

Long trips require constant alertness from truck drivers. Volvo Trucks is now expanding the Driver Alert Support safety system to include an eye-movement camera. This will allow better identification of whether a driver is showing signs of reduced alertness or fatigue. The aim of this more advanced system is to support drivers by alerting them in time, thus further contributing to increased road safety. 

The enhanced Driver Alert Support system uses two cameras to detect fatigue or inattentive driving. A new eye movement camera on the secondary display detects distractions and alerts the driver with a pop-up message and warning signal. No images are recorded in the process; the camera only tracks eye movements. A forward-facing camera - already part of the current Driver Alert Support system - monitors driving behavior and the truck's position in relation to the lane and shoulder. Thus, typical characteristics of a tired or distracted driver are recognized. 

"After several hours behind the wheel, it can be difficult to stay alert and focused. Now that Driver Alert Support has been updated, it is even better at detecting and alerting drivers who are tired or distracted. Our goal is to support drivers and protect them and the people they share the road with," says Anna Wrige Berling, director traffic & product safety at Volvo Trucks. 

Renewed European legislation around safety systems 

With the expansion, Driver Alert Support already complies with the second phase of the new European safety legislation (the General Safety Regulation, GSR2), which comes into force in July 2026. That second phase requires all new trucks in the EU to be equipped with Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) systems. 

Rollout from November 2025 

The new version of the Driver Alert Support system is installed as standard on Volvo heavy-duty trucks (Volvo FH and FM) and medium-duty trucks (Volvo FL and FE) in the EU and in some markets outside the EU, such as Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In addition, the system is available as an option for other markets. Production of the new system will start in November 2025. Outside the EU, Volvo Trucks will also continue to offer the current version of the system with only the front-facing camera. 

Safety as a core value 

Safety is an important core value for Volvo Trucks. The Volvo FH Aero and Volvo FM both received the highest score of five stars in Euro NCAP's first-ever 2024 heavy-duty truck safety test. "We continue to continuously develop and introduce new safety systems. At Volvo Trucks, our long-term vision is zero road accidents and safety is at the heart of everything we do," adds Anna Wrige Berling. 

This is how the new version of Volvo's Driver Alert Support works: 

• The system works with two cameras: an eye-movement camera detects distractions based on what the driver is looking at; a front-facing camera tracks lane markings and compares them with the driver's steering movements. 
• At signs of distraction or fatigue, the driver is alerted with a pop-up message and warning signal. 
• If the inattentive driving continues, a new pop-up message appears with an amplified audible signal. 
• The system turns on automatically as soon as the ignition is turned on. 
• The new eye movement camera is active at speeds above 18 mph.