No they don't help see, (he only got a caution!?) http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cyclist-assaulted-by-white-van-man.135397/post-2555781
Shoe cam?!
Could you imagine the puke enducing footage that such a device would yield?
and the book is 1984?
No not compulsory - ridiculous.
You should definitely wear one though. You sound a bit negatively focused to me and it will give you some solace no doubt.
Do you cycle out of necessity or for fun?
Speaking as a helmet cam wearer, the idea of compulsion is completely wrong, what someone does or does not wear on their person when riding a bicycle is a matter for the rider not the law.Again, this isn't about prevention it's about making sure I am covered should something happen and it is claimed to be my fault. If enough cyclists did this and drivers were aware that there was every chance the cyclist up ahead could be recording them, would they pass more safely?
Users quick off the mark to call it moronic and make 1984 comparisons have obviously strong reasons why they hold that view and I'd be interested in them.
I'm far from negatively focused. Unfortunately we live in a world where people want to sue at the drop of a hat. I'd rather know if I'm liable or not in a few regular situations I find myself in and if a camera would help with that.
It seems a good idea to me I had just hoped for the reasons why others think it isn't. At least then I can make a balanced decision. Users quick off the mark to call it moronic and make 1984 comparisons have obviously strong reasons why they hold that view and I'd be interested in them.
I do a 15 mile round trip to commute to work/gym each day and 40 - 50 miles on a Saturday or Sunday morning. I started to save money on petrol and time in traffic. I enjoy cycling so do the run out at the weekend for fun.
Users quick off the mark to call it moronic and make 1984 comparisons have obviously strong reasons why they hold that view and I'd be interested in them.
I'm sure if a large percentage of cars in the US had cameras fitted to them, we'd see just as much bad driving!