Dash Cams
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I'm pretty happy with this Viofo A129 duel camera. It uses a capacitor, is pretty low profile, has GPS and can have a sentry mode if you so desire. I got if for under $150 from Amazon. It has wifi for downloading vids to your phone, it's slow though, but it's very useful for changing settings using your phone instead of that little screen. Also, it easily detaches from the GPS mount, so in case of an accident, you can easily grab the entire thing instead of trying to take out the little SD card.
Also comes with an SD to USB adapter for easy and fast file transfer to your computer.
In my minivan I used the supplied USB to cigarette lighter adapter to power it because it has multiple 12V outlets. In my Toyota I hard wired it because there is only 1 12V outlet.
https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Emerge...-4774-843c-b266edbe6aa9&ref_=sspa_dk_detail_1
Also comes with an SD to USB adapter for easy and fast file transfer to your computer.
In my minivan I used the supplied USB to cigarette lighter adapter to power it because it has multiple 12V outlets. In my Toyota I hard wired it because there is only 1 12V outlet.
https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Emerge...-4774-843c-b266edbe6aa9&ref_=sspa_dk_detail_1
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Curious how a dashcam will make any difference with unlicensed and uninsured or unregistered drivers?
It could at the very least prove you were not at fault, if that was truly the case, to the police and insurance company, avoiding a potential citation and rate hike.
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Has there been any instances where these were used against the owner in an accident?
I know they can use the "black box" from your car against you.
I know they can use the "black box" from your car against you.
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I think it's a liability manufacturers don't want to get involved in.
The Corvette has a built in dashcam for track and valet mode but in a recall / update they had to disable the inside audio during valet mode due to privacy issues. Some states have laws where you can't record audio without someone's permission, i.e. 1 party or 2 party state. It's surprising that Chevy did not realize this before production.
Here is footage from my ROAV C2 1080P (made by Anker) which was purchased 3 years ago. The footage was upscaled to 4K to assist with zoom but it did not change the video quality.
Yep @KrisZ. It will also help you file an uninsured motor property damage claim UMPD so that you can make a claim against your own policy. UMPD is like having 3rd party insurance for cases of uninsured drivers, so you are still filing with your coverage, but it's a proxy for the at fault party. I don't think that would raise your rates but usually the insurance co rates any accident, at-fault or not, into the equation.
Oh yes, in comparative negligence states where the insurance claims adjuster can hold you partially at fault. The adjuster can say you were driving too fast, did not honk, or any other reason to put some liability on you. This could from an an inexperience cubicle dweller on their second day of the job after training to a pro that has been with the company for years.
It's a crap shoot, the adjuster could flag you as fault in the accident by mistake so you have to look at your CLUE report (https://consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com/request).
For this reason, you have to be very careful with what you say to the adjuster as the calls are recorded and will be used against you. It's like talking to the police, less is more. When I was an internal claims adjuster, I determined liability. We were trained to spot liars and inconsistencies in accident reports and events. Police reports aren't perfect and not the end all be all. Just because the PR says you are not at fault doesn't mean the insurance company won't ding you for liability.
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I have a VANTRUE N5, S1 Pro and N2X (among others) in my daily beater.
With the amount of $h!t I see out on the road on a daily basis, I just won't drive without dash cam
Here's a clip of me getting rear ended by some lady in a Tahoe
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And another clip of a drunk driver getting arrested after I took his keys
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With the amount of $h!t I see out on the road on a daily basis, I just won't drive without dash cam
Here's a clip of me getting rear ended by some lady in a Tahoe
VANTRUE N5
VANTRUE S1 Pro
And another clip of a drunk driver getting arrested after I took his keys
VANTRUE N5 and RayBan Stories
My daughter and I were each just gifted dash cams. My main concern is whether or not this is just another device/screen to take our attention from the road? Do the folks here that have them feel they are worth it or would you prefer to just be a good, attentive driver and let whatever happens, happen? Thanks!
get a dash cam without screen. That way there's nothing to take your attention away, and they are smaller profile too. Once fitted, you don't need to adjust them anyway if done properly.
On mine the screen turns off after 30 seconds, this can be adjusted up to one minute, but there is no option to keep the screen on all the time. I’m pretty sure most dash cams are this way.
The half-dozen or so I've looked at (all the major names) have an adjustable auto-off timer. Mine is on the passenger side of the rearview mirror so I often forget it's there.
Well...if the accident was your fault-it would seem it could defiantly be used against you-and a court order would allow them to take the video in to their possession.
And yes-the black box has confirmed in the past what the actions of the driver at fault was doing.
IF you obey the laws-MOST OF THE TIME you have nothing to worry about.
Same here. Easy installation with no visible wires. The OEM look makes it stealthy.
