Helmet Cam Man Beware

[Joey Shabadoo]

A story on the BBC about the police accepting Dashcam footage as evidence of road traffic offences. Could this be used to help prosecute some of the more irresponsible cyclists?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-40996609/motorists-using-dash-cams-to-inform-on-dodgy-drivers

More generally - good thing or bad thing? A civil rights group claim Dashcams are an invasion of privacy.

Any CCers ever used Dashcam footage for insurance or to make a complaint?

 

[Drago]

Always assuming the cyclists can be identified after the event.

 

[classic33]

Be a bit hard claim they're an invasion of privacy in most town centres, with the increasing number of CCTV schemes. Then you've the "collision cameras" on buses & other commercial vehicles to consider.

Wonder if the group claiming an invasion of privacy is the same one who's chairman had hers stolen.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Be a bit hard claim they're an invasion of privacy in most town centres, with the increasing number of CCTV schemes. Then you've the "collision cameras" on buses & other commercial vehicles to consider.

Wonder if the group claiming an invasion of privacy is the same one who's chairman had hers stolen.

Big Brother Watch?

 

[Drago]

I never figured how videoing things people do in public is an invasion of privacy. Public and private aren't really compatible.

 

[JoshM]

I never figured how videoing things people do in public is an invasion of privacy. Public and private aren't really compatible.

Indeed. It shouldn't be a shock to discover that our behaviour while we are in public is observed by others. Isn't that why our behaviour in public differs slightly to our private behaviour.

 

[Colin_P]

Even though we don't have number plates, the chances are that any altercation will end up on u-tube.

My top tip is; Avoid hand gesticulation for the sake of the camera. Swearing is fine and you'd be very unlucky if those watching were good enough at lip reading. The exception to swearing is when the car is a convertible because the driver can hear you call them a w-anchor, which actually they probably deserve anyway just for driving one even if they don't cut you up.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

How can being video-ed or photographed doing something in a public shared space be an invasion of privacy. Typical smokescreen nonsense.

If dashcam evidence is encouraged what of helmetcam?

 

[classic33]

Big Brother Watch?

One local bus company had seven "crash for cash" incidents, which is why they call them collision cameras.

As for Big Brother, a sign of the times maybe? Numbers being cut elsewhere. One insurance company gave a 25% discount if used. Not certain if they still do, now their use is more widespread.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

One local bus company had seven "crash for cash" incidents, which is why they call them collision cameras.

As for Big Brother, a sign of the times maybe? Numbers being cut elsewhere. One insurance company gave a 25% discount if used. Not certain if they still do, now their use is more widespread.

"Big Brother Watch" was the group named in the BBC video.

 

[classic33]

How can being video-ed or photographed doing something in a public shared space be an invasion of privacy. Typical smokescreen nonsense.

If dashcam evidence is encouraged what of helmetcam?

I've a complaint lodged against me, using a camera in a public place, by an employee who was caught doing something she shouldn't. Company are taking her side, so far.

 

[Drago]

What imaginary law or rule are they asserting you broke?

 

[glasgowcyclist]

There's a certain tone in the headline I don't like.
Why not call it reporting bad driving rather than "informing" with it's tone of grassing/snitching/cliping?

 

[classic33]

"Big Brother Watch" was the group named in the BBC video.

Can't get passed the first screen/page without having to supply an e-mail address. Private information requested.

 

[classic33]

What imaginary law or rule are they asserting you broke?

That it's illegal to use a camera in a public place.