Dashboard Camera Question

When you think how many car journeys are made every day and how many end in 'Cash for Crash' (Which, lets face it, are largely avoidable you are not too close to the car in front) I'm not sure I fully understand why everyone is so desperate to record every journey they make in wonderful high definition.

You might end up more likely to record evidence for the prosecution if you ever get pulled over by the police..
 
[TW]Fox;24782791 said:
When you think how many car journeys are made every day and how many end in 'Cash for Crash' (Which, lets face it, are largely avoidable you are not too close to the car in front) I'm not sure I fully understand why everyone is so desperate to record every journey they make in wonderful high definition.

You might end up more likely to record evidence for the prosecution if you ever get pulled over by the police..
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Avoidable .... mostly. You're stuffed if they reverse into you and there are no witnesses.
 
[TW]Fox;24782791 said:
When you think how many car journeys are made every day and how many end in 'Cash for Crash' (Which, lets face it, are largely avoidable you are not too close to the car in front) I'm not sure I fully understand why everyone is so desperate to record every journey they make in wonderful high definition.

You might end up more likely to record evidence for the prosecution if you ever get pulled over by the police..
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When it costs £250 and makes no saving in your insurance, I agree.

However £30 for a bit of peace of mind. I can justify that.
 
And if you're approaching a junction I don't see if the card is to your side how the camera is going to catch them flashing at you :s
 
[TW]Fox;24782791 said:
You might end up more likely to record evidence for the prosecution if you ever get pulled over by the police..
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That's my main worry of having a dash cam :(. Is there any citation of that actually happening yet?
 
How does everyone keep their dashcams? Do you leave it fitted in your car all the time? I wouldn't mind a dashcam but it is a massive chore if you have to keep removing and installing it each time you leave the car, and leaving it in the car permanently is a no-no as it will get nicked. Also irritating to have to carry it around with you.
 
peterwalkley said:
Avoidable .... mostly. You're stuffed if they reverse into you and there are no witnesses.
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What are the odds of being involved in an accident where somebody reverses into you deliberately?

How many journeys in the UK ended with that particular sort of scam last year out of how many total made?

I'd imagine the odds are so slim it's hardly worth wiring your car for high definition video.
 
Hyburnate said:
And if you're approaching a junction I don't see if the card is to your side how the camera is going to catch them flashing at you :s
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The highway code is very specific as to the meaning of flashing your lights - and it's not 'come out, its safe'. Infact it means the opposite. Therefore regardless of the nefarious intentions of the other driver if you drive into somebody who flashed you then its hard to see how a video of the other driver adhering to the highway code and warning you of his presence is going to help you much.
 
[TW]Fox;24784258 said:
What are the odds of being involved in an accident where somebody reverses into you deliberately?

How many journeys in the UK ended with that particular sort of scam last year out of how many total made?

I'd imagine the odds are so slim it's hardly worth wiring your car for high definition video.
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Agreed, but its one of those things where if it were to happen you would regret not having video evidence - so then where is your price point to make it worthwhile. The 30 quid mentioned already in this thread is likely within many people's tolerance.

I thought about getting one when I changed car recently, but decided against as the wiring would look awful in the cabin no matter how tidily done. Were I to live nearer to (or frequently travel to) the big cities where most of these scams happen, the decision would have been different.
 
The good thing about some of the pricier models is that they have GPS coordinates and speed built into them so you can show what was happening at least with your car.

But yes the £30 does look good one, does the suction cup work well and is it easy enough to remove the camera, I wouldnt want to leave it in the car when im not there.

Given that they are that cheap I might get one for front and back to double check.
 
peterwalkley said:
Agreed, but its one of those things where if it were to happen you would regret not having video evidence
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Only in the same way that if I was to encounter a flash flood whilst out for a walk I'd be regret not having a canoe with me.

I'm not going to carry one just in case, however useful it might be if a very unlikely scenario presents itself.
 
Westyfield2 said:
That's my main worry of having a dash cam :(. Is there any citation of that actually happening yet?
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Yes, but if it's on and recording for your usual dreary commute it'll keep you in check of limits and driving etiquette, which can only bee a good thing. If you're hooning.... turn it off.
 
lemonade said:
How does everyone keep their dashcams? Do you leave it fitted in your car all the time? I wouldn't mind a dashcam but it is a massive chore if you have to keep removing and installing it each time you leave the car, and leaving it in the car permanently is a no-no as it will get nicked. Also irritating to have to carry it around with you.
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I've had mine permanently in the car since I bought it nearly 6 months ago, no problems. It's not that conspicuous anyway, you'd only know it was there if you were looking for it!
 
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