There was a time where the GPS was not around, and the maps and signboards were the only way to tell whether you are on the right track, or totally lost. And since it is now available to be fitted in vehicles, getting around in town and even at new places has never been that easy. And that goes the same as dash cams.
Since the introduction of this small in-car mounted digital video recorder, the internet has been filled with a lot of amazing footages of both amazing escapes and horrific accidents. And one of the countries that are really obsessed in fitting this gadget onto their vehicle is Russia. It is understandable as they are facing a harsh driving condition due to the harsh climate which leads to quite a lot of traffic incidents. The only effective way in proving that one is innocent or how the accident really happened is through the recording of this helpful gadget.
And with a concrete prove through the recording, it will save a lot of time as it shows exactly what happened in that certain mishap. Like the Rochor Road 599 GTO and Lexus crash for example, where the on-board cam provides valuable evidence in showing that they had went through the red light. If the recordings were not available, the investigation could have taken days or probably weeks just to determine the real cause of the accident.
So with the potential and the affordable price of this camera (a quick search at Lelong.com.my shows that one sells for RM330) is this gadget going to be another necessity for drivers here in Malaysia? It might not be as helpful as the GPS, but it will come in handy when the time comes. Like through this recording, we now have a clear picture of how robbers on motorcycles operate on a victim’s car while the traffic is standstill, and take the necessary measures to avoid it from happening to ourselves, or our loved ones.
Source:
http://jalopnik.com/5918159/why-russians-are-obsessed-with-dash+cams
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I think dash cam is getting more important nowadays. We’ll never know when we would need it. For example when someone reverses her car and bumps your bumper. She can say that you rear ended her car and suddenly you are at fault. This is when the dash cam becomes very useful to prove your innocence. The ability to record accidents happening or snatch thief at work is another bonus.
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06-15-2012, 06:26 PM
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good to have one…..
it’s a question of affordability. At one time, reverse sensor used to be an item of luxury, but now a common item in cars. Same goes to car alarm sys. |
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oh no… no more swerving in and out traffic
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No amount of dash cams will solve the fact that the law enforcement is still just a joke..
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its not a bad thing to have this in our car.
at least *touch wood* if something happen, it can let u know the truth. |
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police patrol car should be the first to install this…seeing how much they love to take coffee money…
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coffee money LOL…. |
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Useless in Msia. So what can the police do if we provide them the video? Hmm.. Dont need video also can, give cash enough. LOL
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I think it is not absolutely necessary but good to have one nowadays. And the price of RM330 is not too far of reach either. I would say a hyper cheap alternative compared to HKS track camcorder. Can use to record your drive on track some more.
That poor guy in the video is game over without anymore credits left man… |
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From my experience, if the police car make you pull over and he stop his car in front of your car, the chances of escape by ‘duit kopi’ is 100% but if they park behind your car, no excuse just ‘sign’ the paper..
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when buying a dash cam, make sure can continuous recording. Many in the market just let you recording for 5-10 minutes and automatic stop.
Dash Cam is a need as more and more cars on the road. Cars are not the thing to be blamed but idiot drivers are. A lot of cases where people straight come out from a T junction without stopping and look at left/right and also those drivers who potong Q and suddenly cucuk in. Perhaps, motorbikes should have 1 too. I would like to see people posting video of road hogger |
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No arguement about it lae, ofcourse we should have. We dont live in a world of honesty. Need evidence
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We can see very high percentage of drivers:-
1. turning without the signal 2. potong ‘Q’ or use emergency lane and those may cause incident to others |
