dash-cam. Usefull tool? or spy in my car!!

James.uk · 25th August 2013, 13:48

As above, I have read in my dash cam manual, that it records route, ave speed, and max speed..... But, is this "evidence! presentable in a Court of law????

I don't want to drop myself innit, innit...

Type of cam ,see link..

http://www.75andzt.com/index.php?rou...&product_id=97
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Roverite · 25th August 2013, 14:13

I am not sure if it would stand up in court, but it must be of help in the now quite common 'blame' denial culture of the guilty. Mine (about £50 from Maplins), is not as sophisticated as yours, it only records a wide angle forward view, plus sound. This should produce visual evidence of liability and it will record any in car chat before the incident, and any conversation that might take place, such as "sorry, it was my fault", which is then denied later.

Roverite.

PS. I think the 'Spy in the Car' aspect, will eventually apply to all new road vehicles in the not too distant future. If you have nothing to hide, you will have nothing to fear, hopefully!

James.uk · 25th August 2013, 16:30

Hmmm, looks like I may be using the off switch a bit innit...

I am rather prone to letting my car speed creep up a lil on motorways...

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TriumphStag · 25th August 2013, 17:18

Well, mine records in three minute chunks. So I would submit the three minutes in question and then *oops* all the other clips got overwritten. Dunno how that happened!

neilb740 · 25th August 2013, 18:29

it will record to an SD card.

Easy enough to pop out and disreatly dispose of it you need to

Unless its calibrated the speeds recorded wont stand up in court anyway.

TriumphStag · 25th August 2013, 18:32

exactly....

calibrax · 25th August 2013, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriumphStag

Well, mine records in three minute chunks. So I would submit the three minutes in question and then *oops* all the other clips got overwritten. Dunno how that happened!

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilb740

it will record to an SD card.

Easy enough to pop out and disreatly dispose of it you need to

Unless its calibrated the speeds recorded wont stand up in court anyway.

Bear in mind that if the worst happens, you may not be in a fit state to remove a card or overwrite any files. And in a serious accident the police will take stuff like your camera for evidence.

The only answer is... don't do anything illegal when the camera is on.

Grumpy1 · 25th August 2013, 19:21

Mine doesn't record speed, but I have noticed that I drive more 'thoughtfully' now!

Chad.

James.uk · 26th August 2013, 02:03

Hmmm, can't say that "thoughtfull" plays any part in my life, never mind in my driving..

But the card removal is a usefull tip innit...

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Canonite · 26th August 2013, 07:45

I think before long in car cctv will be a standard fitment in cars. It can only be a good thing if i'm honest, the excuse insurance companies use for hiking premiums is 'cash for crash' and personal injury claims.
Im surprised built in satnavs are not storing all the dates and times where speeding has taken place, our fleet tracker system flags up speeding.

There's plenty of technology there to do it, its just a matter of time

25th August 2013, 13:48	#1
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	dash-cam. Usefull tool? or spy in my car!! As above, I have read in my dash cam manual, that it records route, ave speed, and max speed..... But, is this "evidence! presentable in a Court of law???? I don't want to drop myself innit, innit... Type of cam ,see link.. http://www.75andzt.com/index.php?rou...&product_id=97 ... Last edited by James.uk; 25th August 2013 at 13:57..

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Roverite Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Telford Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 653 Thanked 307 Times in 159 Posts	I am not sure if it would stand up in court, but it must be of help in the now quite common 'blame' denial culture of the guilty. Mine (about £50 from Maplins), is not as sophisticated as yours, it only records a wide angle forward view, plus sound. This should produce visual evidence of liability and it will record any in car chat before the incident, and any conversation that might take place, such as "sorry, it was my fault", which is then denied later. Roverite. PS. I think the 'Spy in the Car' aspect, will eventually apply to all new road vehicles in the not too distant future. If you have nothing to hide, you will have nothing to fear, hopefully! Last edited by Roverite; 25th August 2013 at 14:18..

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Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	Mine doesn't record speed, but I have noticed that I drive more 'thoughtfully' now! Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Hmmm, looks like I may be using the off switch a bit innit... I am rather prone to letting my car speed creep up a lil on motorways... ...

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TriumphStag Gets stuck in MK1 Connie SE 2.0CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crawley Posts: 641 Thanks: 39 Thanked 79 Times in 52 Posts	Well, mine records in three minute chunks. So I would submit the three minutes in question and then oops all the other clips got overwritten. Dunno how that happened!

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neilb740 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 110 Thanked 362 Times in 237 Posts	it will record to an SD card. Easy enough to pop out and disreatly dispose of it you need to Unless its calibrated the speeds recorded wont stand up in court anyway.

25th August 2013, 18:32	#6
TriumphStag Gets stuck in MK1 Connie SE 2.0CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crawley Posts: 641 Thanks: 39 Thanked 79 Times in 52 Posts	exactly....

26th August 2013, 02:03	#9
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Hmmm, can't say that "thoughtfull" plays any part in my life, never mind in my driving.. But the card removal is a usefull tip innit... ...

26th August 2013, 07:45	#10
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,030 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	I think before long in car cctv will be a standard fitment in cars. It can only be a good thing if i'm honest, the excuse insurance companies use for hiking premiums is 'cash for crash' and personal injury claims. Im surprised built in satnavs are not storing all the dates and times where speeding has taken place, our fleet tracker system flags up speeding. There's plenty of technology there to do it, its just a matter of time