By: Emily Cardin
Dashboard Cameras are one of the growing technology safety additions an individual can add to their vehicle. These mounted cameras are a simple type of technology that offer many different features; these can be useful for various reasons.
Dashboard cameras are known for helping solve car accident cases by ending the “he said” and “she said” arguments. The footage saved by the dashboard camera is first-hand evidence of what occurred during an accident.
It could help or hurt you, depending on if you were at fault for the accident. If the driver at fault tries to hide or conceal dash-cam footage, it could possibly cause more severe punishments, especially if they lied to the officer on the scene or lied while giving their insurance claim. The other party who noticed the camera could go through the court process to receive the footage from the day of the accident.
It is crucial to note that in Florida, any individual who uses a dash-cam with an audio recording feature must inform anyone who enters their vehicle. This could factor into the footage being used in court. For more information, please review an article posted by the Online Sunshine.
Besides helping in car accident cases to prove a driver is not at fault and saving time proving your claim, dashboard cameras can also help in cases that are harder to prove, including theft, parking lot accidents, unexpected events, and insurance fraud.
There are many different types of dashboard cameras with additional features; individuals should look up and purchase the one that best fits their needs. Mobile Asset Tracking has reviewed some dashboard cameras in an article posted to their website in 2022.
They reviewed one product, REDTIGER F7N dashcam,, one of the few models that can still capture footage when the car is turned off. You can find more information about Redtiger dash cams and newer models on their website.
These cameras are typically small and compact but have vital motion sensors, which might help scare away individuals looking to steal. Dash-cams also offer safety features such as speed indication, motion sensors, and GPS tracking services. Another benefit to consider is the number of hours a model can film.
They can help with car accident cases, limit theft and prevent false traffic citations. The driver could use the dash-cam footage to defend themselves in cases of wrongful or false accusations. Unfair treatment due to any race or religion will be proven within the recording.
Some instances where they could use their footage include cases of:
- Speeding
- Illegal turns & Stops
- Distracted Driving
Besides proving the driver is not at fault in car accident cases, they also help save time proving your claim. One main fact to consider is that some individuals could save on their insurance premium by using Dashboard Cameras. Despite this, drivers who use dashboard cameras typically do not receive discounts from their insurance company.
Some insurance companies might offer incentives for using dashboard cameras, though. Branch Systems Insurance is one company that partnered with a dashboard camera company. On their website, they wrote, “Branch recently partnered with Nextbase Cams to offer drivers an additional discount.”. You can find more information on their website
Aside from helping prove your innocence regarding a car accident, your captured footage could also help someone else. If your dashboard camera could have captured important information for other incidents, you were not involved in.
Some of these instances include:
- Road rage incidents
- Reckless driving incidents
- Drunk driving incidents
- Hit and Run incidents
Aside from capturing valuable footage, dash-cams allow people to improve their driving. Any driver, experienced or not, could have something to gain from looking over their footage. Undisciplined drivers should consider rewatching their driving since their actions could risk other drivers’ lives. Younger individuals especially may consider this due to their limited experience driving.
KEY TAKEAWAY:
Dashboard Cameras offer many benefits for individuals in terms of safety. Additionally, people could use this technology to help prove instances of false accusations. These pieces of technology can help you tremendously in the long run. The first-hand evidence they provide is one of the most efficient footage to assist you in instances you might have had no control over. Have any questions regarding if your dashboard camera footage could be used? Contact our team at Ovadia Law Group for a free consultation!
