Interesting change in attitude.

[ufkacbln]

Who is Ronnie Pickering?

Ronnie PIckering of course - THE Ronnie Pickering

 

[newfhouse]

And what is the correct purpose? It served to give our OP the moral higher ground, but it did nothing to wind back time and undo the dangerous pass.

OK, I'll bite. I've had a fairly discreet front facing camera on the handlebars of my commuter for the last six months. I've probably reviewed footage half a dozen times and never uploaded anything. There's been just one instance where I've pointed out the presence of the camera to anyone, a Sainsbury's delivery driver, and it had the desired effect of making him back off rather than escalate his aggression. What I have done is examine my own riding and reactions to poor driving around me. It has the effect of moderating my own response, especially my language, which can only be a good thing. I wonder if police body-worn cameras may sometimes have the same beneficial effect?

 

[ufkacbln]

There are unfortunately those that have fixed preconceived ideas about helmet cams and their users

Those who use them realise that they do have a contribution, and that there is a positive reason for their use

 

[growingvegetables]

I wonder if police body-worn cameras may sometimes have the same beneficial effect?

They do. DAMHIKT.

 

[mjr]

I've only once noticed my handlebar camera cause a change in behaviour: a motorist who I would have bet was going to jump a red light (approaching changing lights with the car in the wrong position to stop and not slowing) seemed to look at my bike directly at the camera and then do an emergency stop just as I got a green light in my direction.

Thanks to Murphy, the recorded file was corrupted on a bad memory card (since replaced), so I can't check my perception

 

[glenn forger]

So the only person who opposes cyclists using cameras is the poster with a history of driving like a complete idiot. Chop my legs off and call me stumpy.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I don't think it would be a good idea for me to have one: I would definitely lose in a confrontation should the driver turn violent after pointing out I have a camera.
It would also add to the stuff I need to keep charged, remember to fit on bike (I use several bikes), then spend time to review the footage.
I don't have anything against others using a camera, but I agree with @Drago about the reaction maniac drivers could have.

 

[Sara_H]

I do remember that when I first had my go pro lookey likely that taxi drivers seemed to start behaving a bit better.

 

[newfhouse]

I don't think it would be a good idea for me to have one: I would definitely lose in a confrontation should the driver turn violent after pointing out I have a camera.
It would also add to the stuff I need to keep charged, remember to fit on bike (I use several bikes), then spend time to review the footage.
I don't have anything against others using a camera, but I agree with @Drago about the reaction maniac drivers could have.

There's a huge difference between something subtle on the bars that looks like a front light and a full on designed for confrontation Traffic Droid setup.

 

[mjr]

You don't have to review the footage unless there's a reason. The bike fitting is the biggest reason not to use.

 

[ufkacbln]

I do remember that when I first had my go pro lookey likely that taxi drivers seemed to start behaving a bit better.

All it needs is a single driver with points and word gets around

I reported one for a ludicrous pull out from a junction, and within a week you would be surprised at the change in attitude

 

[classic33]

All it needs is a single driver with points and word gets around

I reported one for a ludicrous pull out from a junction, and within a week you would be surprised at the change in attitude

Works better when it's played back to the Licence Appeal Panel.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I wouldn't point out either of my cameras on the bike. I'd rather let the driver give a fictional account of the events to police then present the footage of what really happened.

GC

 

[Racing roadkill]

Get the words "quid pro quo" printed in large fluorescent letters on the back of your jersey. It might deter any Latin speaking close passers, from doing so.