Dash Cams - are they a good idea?

So what happens when we all get one?
Do we demand the footage from the bloke behind that runs into the back of you?

 

No, you also get a rear facing cam (and possibly make additional use of it as a reversing aid?).

I want one of these

 

I just tend to wonder where this is all going.
We already have the authorities filming our every move, now we get individuals filming us without out permission, its not really on.

The usual response is "if your not doing anything wrong you, you have nothing to fear", but here we have people filming whatever they want, legally, out on the streets without those involved being asked permission.

I think we need a law against this kind of thing.

 

Do we really need a law to stop people using cameras in public places?

 

Well its difficult I know, but I tend to wonder what those people want to do with the footage.
Are we going to find ourselves on "Youve been Framed", etc. without out knowledge.

No a law has not been needed up till now, but dont go near a school with a camera.

Cameras, I have no problem with fixed surveillance cameras, but one on the move is a bit iffy I think.
Dont you have to put up a sign in public places where there are cameras?

 

Is this the kind of setup you are looking for John ?
I always wanted one of these BBC OB models......
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Will it stop tail gaters?

 

Dont think it would even stop alligators.

 

For signwritten commercial vehicles doing that to you, the footage could be put on youtube and a link emailed to their employers, plus youtube links could be supplied to the police when reporting dangerous driving.

The nutters who constantly do this need to be removed from the roads.

 

Oh won't bother then.....

 

Must get a rear view mirror for the cam, its all the rage.

 

That's a bargain @NorthantsGeezer - where did you get it from? I'm not bothered about HD video or fancy features like a screen, just something that records at a reasonable quality on a loop and is dead easy to set up and use.

 

I got mine on Amazon. The picture quality is ok. It says HD but that is questionable, however, it would record an accident ok.
You get what you pay for, so don't expect it to record much at night (apparently not many do good night time recording), and it's angle of view isn't huge, but I am happy with it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Legen...UTF8&qid=1420672352&sr=8-2&keywords=legend+HD

The screen folds up, so more discrete than many. I have mine plugged permanently into the cigarette lighter, which is no problem, and a must because battery life is abysmal.