Dash Cam

[Marksmith]

Get a front and rear facing one.
In the event of an Accident never reveal you have footage unless you absolutely have to.

It's pretty obvious and cops know what to look for.

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

The overwrite feature is also good.
Goes along with never revealing you footage unless you have to.
Lawyers will pick apart your driving if given the opportunity

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

It's pretty obvious and cops know what to look for.

Cameras integrated into bumpers are not obvious at all.

 

[over9five]

My son has one. On his way home from work today, he had to stop on the highway cuz some idiot was doing a 3 point turn across both lanes to go back to a missed exit. The car behind him stopped, but the next car did not. Hit the car behind him, and you can see that car skidding past my son on his right (breakdown lane) and ending up across the highway against a guard rail. Really cool video, my son's lucky he wasn't involved.

 

[Marksmith]

Cameras integrated into bumpers are not obvious at all.

Those systems which were integrated when the truck was made or professionally installed are generally (note I said generally) controlled by the company. Plus, where are cameras mounted in the place that takes maximum damage in a crash? Huh? That makes little sense. The new systems coming out are mounted above the windscreen. The Radar is mounted in the bumper.

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

That could have been ugly for sure.

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

Those systems which were integrated when the truck was made or professionally installed are generally (note I said generally) controlled by the company. Plus, where are cameras mounted in the place that takes maximum damage in a crash? Huh? That makes little sense. The new systems coming out are mounted above the windscreen. The Radar is mounted in the bumper.

Mine are integrated into the bumpers on all my personal vehicles.
The brain/hard drive is under the driver's seat.

So don't assume you know what equipment I have....you now look foolish.

 

[Marksmith]

Mine are integrated into the bumpers on all my personal vehicles.
The brain/hard drive is under the driver's seat.

So don't assume you know what equipment I have....you now look foolish.

Soooooooo, what Commercial vehicles do you own that have them integrated into the bumper? Or, what OEM have you convinced to mount the recording camera in the bumper?

 

[DOK]

Anyone have one for their personal vehicle? What should I look for if I buy one?


PS, I know Feeder drivers who hook theirs up to the tractor every day.

Seems other countries utilize the dash cams more than Americans do.

 

[over9five]

So even a 32G card will only get a couple hours recording time? (before it writes over itself). Doesn't seem like very much.

 

[DumbTruckDriver]

Seems other countries utilize the dash cams more than Americans do.

Russians love dash cams.

 

[Operational needs]

My son has one. On his way home from work today, he had to stop on the highway cuz some idiot was doing a 3 point turn across both lanes to go back to a missed exit. The car behind him stopped, but the next car did not. Hit the car behind him, and you can see that car skidding past my son on his right (breakdown lane) and ending up across the highway against a guard rail. Really cool video, my son's lucky he wasn't involved.

I’m glad your son wasn’t involved. That is one thing I strenuously told my kids when teaching them how to drive....if you miss a turn, keep going, get off at the next exit and come back. Too many people have died or caused accidents being so dumb.

 

[over9five]

I’m glad your son wasn’t involved. That is one thing I strenuously told my kids when teaching them how to drive....if you miss a turn, keep going, get off at the next exit and come back. Too many people have died or caused accidents being so dumb.

I wish I could post it. Amazing watching this person do a backing 3 point turn across a highway.
We've all seen people backing down the breakdown lane, but this was crazy.

 

[Operational needs]

I wish I could post it. Amazing watching this person do a backing 3 point turn across a highway.
We've all seen people backing down the breakdown lane, but this was crazy.

I hope the cops gave them a ticket for causing the accident.

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

Soooooooo, what Commercial vehicles do you own that have them integrated into the bumper? Or, what OEM have you convinced to mount the recording camera in the bumper?

It isn't that hard to mount a camera in a bumper.
Any custom stereo/accessory installer can do it.

 

[over9five]

I hope the cops gave them a ticket for causing the accident.

Nope, they didn't hang around.

 

[Jackburton]

Russians love dash cams.

It’s because of the rampent intentional pedestrian hit insurance claims.

 

[Marksmith]

It isn't that hard to mount a camera in a bumper.
Any custom stereo/accessory installer can do it.

Ok, you dodged the question twice. I get it. Just remememb who was accused of being foolish.

 

[Operational needs]

It’s because of the rampent intentional pedestrian hit insurance claims.

People sure are getting dumber every day. Worst part is, they’re breeding.

 

[Yozh69]

My son has one. On his way home from work today, he had to stop on the highway cuz some idiot was doing a 3 point turn across both lanes to go back to a missed exit. The car behind him stopped, but the next car did not. Hit the car behind him, and you can see that car skidding past my son on his right (breakdown lane) and ending up across the highway against a guard rail. Really cool video, my son's lucky he wasn't involved.

I had to avoid a Swift T/T on I95 not long ago. The STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE LANE TO AVOID A PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION BARREL.