The invention relates o the provision of apparatus and a method to determine the operation of a vehicle and provide monitoring of the same and the condition of a storage area capable of being transported as part of the vehicle. The storage area includes one or more detection devices provided in the same and which are in communication with the operator of the vehicle and/or external personnel or organisations so as to detect a change in condition of the vehicle and in particular if the change exceeds predetermined parameters.
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