In the day and age we live in, the number of surveillance cameras monitoring our every move is on the increase – so much so, that people actually seem to forget that the cameras are there!
It has essentially become the everyday norm. Overall, I personally feel that there are far too many of them, but that’s another story…
This surveillance culture we live in, it appears, knows no bounds. From in-car / dashboard mounted cameras to cyclists operating helmet mounted cameras, the culture has moved on significantly from that of mass surveillance to that of personal protection. More and more people are now operating their own CCTV to protect them in the event of an incident or accident.
The benefit of this is that should you be involved in an incident whereby you felt threatened, are involved in an Road Traffic Accident, or should you witness a case of dangerous driving, then the use of dashboard cameras can be a valuable aid in securing convictions for road-related offences. If people are willing to provide the Police with a statement, and are able to supply the footage which identifies the suspect vehicle, then the Police will investigate the incident.
An increasing number of insurance companies are also accepting in-car footage as a means of determining the driver at fault in the event of a claim.
Being an Driving Instructor, I too decided (quite a while ago actually!) to protect both my clients and myself by installing cameras in both the front and rear of my tuition vehicle, and to be honest, I would not now present a driving lesson without them in operation.
One such example of this was highlighted in a recent news article. A blue Ford Transit driver was recorded by another motorist using one such in-car camera. The van driver impatiently crossed the central white line in order to pass other vehicles while traffic was approaching from the opposite direction. As a result of the actions recorded, the van driver was in turn traced by police and issued with an anti-social driving notice.
This meant that his vehicle can be seized and crushed should he repeat this driving behaviour.
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Until next time, stay safe folks!
Chris
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