Aldi rear camera

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

How often do you think you would use it as a camera?

I have been riding nearly 60 years and have never been hit from behind yet. If I were hit from behind I still wouldnt buy one. I wouldnt buy one of those blow up accident collars or body armour.

Out of the many thousands of these cameras that are probably sold. I wonder how many actually provide footage that result in a successful conviction and compensation, following an accident. Miniscule I would imagine.

But it is not my money, its yours

What is it like as a light?

Really Steve? Have a Snickers, you seem hungry. I have as it happens been hit from the rear and left upside down in multiple shapes in a ditch. Unfortunately it was a blatant hit n run, I have no idea of the reg no or indeed any proof it even happened. (I was relatively fine and bartape was easily replaces)

Simple fact is, I could have easily reported the incident had I had a camera - I do now, and never ride without it on

 

[steveindenmark]

Really Steve? Have a Snickers, you seem hungry. I have as it happens been hit from the rear and left upside down in multiple shapes in a ditch. Unfortunately it was a blatant hit n run, I have no idea of the reg no or indeed any proof it even happened. (I was relatively fine and bartape was easily replaces)

Simple fact is, I could have easily reported the incident had I had a camera - I do now, and never ride without it on

Have you been hit since?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Have you been hit since?

I have not

 

[broady]

I've lost all respect I had for @steveindenmark since he thought his addition to this thread was in anyway positive or helpful

 

[fossyant]

Bad day @steveindenmark ?

Lockdown fever in Denmark, which is obviously better than the UK, as we get reminded regularly

 

[steveindenmark]

I've lost all respect I had for @steveindenmark since he thought his addition to this thread was in anyway positive or helpful

If the cameras seem to be that useful. Is there not a way that this can be made more public so that car drivers are more aware that cyclists carry cameras?

As you know we do not have lock down fever in Denmark Maybe I have made you aware of that.

 

[steveindenmark]

I have not

It seems to be acting as a good deterrent then.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

It seems to be acting as a good deterrent then.

Or it was a one-off, maybe it'll happen again in future. Nobody really knows what will or won't happen on the road and that's the point.

 

[broady]

@steveindenmark it has been advertised on many platforms that some cyclists are insured and also some have camera's.
I just don't understand why you feel that having video footage couldn't be a positive in any way shape or form.
You completely baffle me

 

[Milkfloat]

@steveindenmark it has been advertised on many platforms that some cyclists are insured and also some have camera's.
I just don't understand why you feel that having video footage couldn't be a positive in any way shape or form.
You completely baffle me

I am just thankful that he left the Police.

 

[Arjimlad]

Avon & Somerset are publicising the outcome of my report on their Twitter feed & showing my rear footage - as well as releasing stats on what they've done with uploaded footage reports. These tweets are often picked up by the press.



View: https://twitter.com/ASPRoadSafety/status/1251111944188317699


So yes awareness is increasing.

My wife overheard another school Mum complaining to her friend about having to do a driving course because of a pesky cyclist she overtook too close having cameras. She hadn't timed her overtake to avoid an oncoming Mitsubishi Shogun.

We ascertained that the cyclist in question was myself. She's blathering on to various people about getting reported so all of them will also know to exercise greater care.

 

[robinc]

Another rear light/camera: ETC Watchman
Imported by Moore Large so it should appear in other shops. No idea if it is any good.

 

[Sharky]

One of the times I wondered why someone behind me was tooting then shouting like crazy at a busy junction, and it revealed he has seen his pal on the corner.

That's happened to me. Some motorist beeping like mad behind me at a T juction. Turned round, expecting an argument and it was one of my old work mates - and we had a nice chat before pulling away.

 

[classic33]

If the cameras seem to be that useful. Is there not a way that this can be made more public so that car drivers are more aware that cyclists carry cameras?

As you know we do not have lock down fever in Denmark Maybe I have made you aware of that.

Doesn't have to be Hi-Vis either.

 

[Rob Sandison]

How often do you think you would use it as a camera?

I have been riding nearly 60 years and have never been hit from behind yet. If I were hit from behind I still wouldnt buy one. I wouldnt buy one of those blow up accident collars or body armour.

Out of the many thousands of these cameras that are probably sold. I wonder how many actually provide footage that result in a successful conviction and compensation, following an accident. Miniscule I would imagine.

But it is not my money, its yours

What is it like as a light?

Hey Steve,
They are great lights & video production Steve. ... Our Police in Toowoomba Queensland Aus regular fine motorists'.