Dashcams – why you should have one
It was Russian drivers who first started using dashboard video cameras (dashcams) to protect themselves against police corruption and insurance fraud
It was Russian drivers who first started using dashboard video cameras (dashcams) to protect themselves against police corruption and insurance fraud.
These dedicated in-car recorders are now becoming popular in SA as well, for the same reasons and more.
Here is why Arrive Alive wants motorists to invest in dashcams:
Evidence
When you are involved in a road accident, a dashcam can be the perfect eyewitness and real proof of what took place.
Dashcam footage is the only real way to substantiate your claims in a court of law.
They are excellent in the reconstruction of road accidents and establishing the cause.
Fight corruption
The dashcam can be a very handy device for the driver who may be falsely accused and confronted for the purposes of soliciting a bribe by a traffic official.
Not only will he have evidence of his driving prior to being stopped, but also the subsequent conversation can be recorded.
Prevent fraud
There are some unscrupulous people who will purposely cause an accident then blame the other party.
They may try to extort money from the victim or fake injuries to collect payment from insurance companies.
Dashcam video footage can provide the perfect mechanism to stop these fraudsters in their tracks.
Vehicle abuse
With a dashcam, not only can a company vehicle driver be monitored but also anyone else driving the vehicle.
You will know exactly how your vehicle was treated by that driver.
Dashcams with GPS will even provide the route and speed travelled.
They can reveal unnecessary lane changes, poor following distances and many other dangerous driving activities.
This can both reduce accidents and costly expenses for vehicle maintenance caused by unnecessary wear and tear.
Young drivers
Many parents tell their teens these days that they need to accept driving with the dashcam on if they really want to borrow the family vehicle.
The camera footage can provide evidence as to whether the teens are driving responsibly.
Dashcams are fun
When driving on a very scenic route it is fun to record magical moments, sharing with friends and family later at home.
You can create an awesome road trip video of your holiday travels.
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