Dashcam - Yes or NO
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I have dashcams in all my cars - although nothing so expensive. McLaren has a front facing NextBase - which has the benefit of Alexa built in, so I can control music streaming by voice which is useful for me.
About 3 years ago, I had an accident on a roundabout when an elderly lady tried to exit the roundabout from the wrong lane and clipped the back of my Ferrari. I notified my insurer that day - even during that conversation they said it would probably be 50/50 since she would likely claim I was the one that tried to change lane. I stated that I had dashcam proof that was not the case - they said that would help.
In that instance, she admitted full liability so I didn't need the footage - but it convinced me it's a good idea. And parking mode is handy too because people are just not careful enough.
Having said that - if I ever get stopped for speeding, it's likely my own dashcam will send me to prison.....
About 3 years ago, I had an accident on a roundabout when an elderly lady tried to exit the roundabout from the wrong lane and clipped the back of my Ferrari. I notified my insurer that day - even during that conversation they said it would probably be 50/50 since she would likely claim I was the one that tried to change lane. I stated that I had dashcam proof that was not the case - they said that would help.
In that instance, she admitted full liability so I didn't need the footage - but it convinced me it's a good idea. And parking mode is handy too because people are just not careful enough.
Having said that - if I ever get stopped for speeding, it's likely my own dashcam will send me to prison.....
adamellisdj said:
'Having said that - if I ever get stopped for speeding, it's likely my own dashcam will send me to prison.....
f
k, did not think of that LOL
Haha! Yes, it depends whether you think the balance of the times it will help you will offset the times it will damn you. So I guess that depends on your driving...f
k, did not think of that LOLadamellisdj said:
'Having said that - if I ever get stopped for speeding, it's likely my own dashcam will send me to prison.....
fk, did not think of that LOL
My understanding was that consumer dash cams cannot be used for proof of speeding as they are not properly calibrated?f
k, did not think of that LOLUrban myth or fact?
R8Reece said:
adamellisdj said:
'Having said that - if I ever get stopped for speeding, it's likely my own dashcam will send me to prison.....
fk, did not think of that LOL
My understanding was that consumer dash cams cannot be used for proof of speeding as they are not properly calibrated?f
k, did not think of that LOLUrban myth or fact?
Law firm Bennet’s say this
Can the police seize the footage from my dash-cam / helmet camera?
Yes, there are occasions when the police can seize a dash-cam or a helmet cam. This would most likely take place when dangerous driving has taken place, or there’s a fatality, and it might not necessarily be seized at the roadside.
Can the police seize the footage from my dash-cam / helmet camera?
Yes, there are occasions when the police can seize a dash-cam or a helmet cam. This would most likely take place when dangerous driving has taken place, or there’s a fatality, and it might not necessarily be seized at the roadside.
adamellisdj said:
'Having said that - if I ever get stopped for speeding, it's likely my own dashcam will send me to prison.....
fk, did not think of that LOL
I think turning the gps off helps save battery life. f
k, did not think of that LOLIt does however mean your speed is not recorded and device will work only as a camera.
r o n n i e said:
adamellisdj said:
'Having said that - if I ever get stopped for speeding, it's likely my own dashcam will send me to prison.....
fk, did not think of that LOL
I think turning the gps off helps save battery life. f
k, did not think of that LOLIt does however mean your speed is not recorded and device will work only as a camera.
adamellisdj said:
Ahh sorry to hear that mate. What camera did you have?
I am investing in the best there is as far as I can find (Blackvue) It has an app that records video at all times with collision reports)
Will it be 100000%, who knows, but I don't know, I would feel better with it I am feeling.
It wasnt quite as high end as Blackvue, it was a Nextbase 622 with rear camera etc. Its also app controlled and has intelligent parking monitoring. T\he issue was field of view , rear quarter wasn't covered.I am investing in the best there is as far as I can find (Blackvue) It has an app that records video at all times with collision reports)
Will it be 100000%, who knows, but I don't know, I would feel better with it I am feeling.
So IMO I am on the fence with dashcams, they are not a panacea and potentially self incriminating, but there is no doubt they have also helped people out eg the famous one where a scroat was identified keying an Aston
adamellisdj said:
I have never seen that video, I will look now.
here you gohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAAHckBsSoY
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