Vehicle safety and monitoring system

A self-contained monitoring system comprising a module which is adapted to be attached to, or is integral with, the internal roof of a vehicle. The module may include cameras and a display (9) adapted to display e.g. images of drivers (6) and passengers (7) to each other. The monitoring system may include various sensors and be adapted to control vehicle functions. Various functionality can be incorporated, including remote connectivity and means to detect intruders.