We’ve all seen those great dash cam videos of meteorites, shooting stars, near misses and more. But did you know that these cameras can save you thousands of dollars on your car insurance, help you get out of tickets, and even keep you from going to jail? Here is the tutorial.
What Is Dash Cam?
Dashcam (or dashcam) is a camera on the dashboard. These cameras are mounted on the dashboard of your car (usually from the inside) and are pointed directly at the road in front of your car. There are also similar types of cameras that mount to the back of your car and focus on the road behind you. Most of these cameras are equipped with high-definition video and audio capabilities.
Advantages Of Dash Cams
Dash cams provide a list of useful benefits. Here are just eight of them.
1. Obtaining First-Hand Evidence Of The Accident
With a dash cam, you can keep records of everything that happens in and around your car. This evidence can be used in court in most jurisdictions, and there are countless examples of cases where dashcam footage has saved the day. For example, if you get a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign, but dash cam footage shows that you did, that footage can be used to dismiss your ticket.
2. Parents Can Watch The First Drivers
Young drivers often need advice from parents or legal guardians before they fully understand the rules of the road. By installing a dashcam in their child’s car, parents can monitor their child’s driving habits even when they are not together. They can analyze images to teach first-time drivers how to become better drivers.
3. Send Dash Cam Footage To Insurance Companies
Many insurance companies now offer discounts for safe drivers. These discounts usually require you to have a proven safe driving habit, which often includes a clean driving record. However, sometimes you can send dashcam footage to your insurer to speed up a discount or to prevent your insurance from increasing for other reasons.
4. Share Dash Cam Videos With Affected Parties And The Police
When you’re involved in an accident, it’s usually just your word against theirs, and whoever has the most witnesses has the best chance of winning the case. However, there are some witnesses that are more reliable than hard, video evidence. By showing your dash cam footage to the police and other individuals, you can increase your chances of walking away from the accident without a ticket or expense.
5. Document Scenic Drives Or Excursions
This benefit is not a legal benefit like the others we have discussed, but it is a life benefit. If you’re the type of driver who likes to take scenic drives, a dash cam can help you capture the most beautiful sights on your journey while freeing up your hands to stay behind the wheel.
6. Recording Around A Parked Vehicle
Too many people leave their car in a place they think is safe, only to return later to find it vandalized, stolen or damaged in some way. With a dash cam, you can monitor your car’s surroundings even when you’re not there and identify those responsible for such damage.
7. Recording In The Car
If you drive for Uber, Lyft, a taxi company, etc., you know how restless customers can be. Unfortunately, you probably also know that your company is more likely to take them at their word than yours. With a dashcam that records the contents of your car, you can protect yourself from criminals, thieves and liars and hide false complaints from your record.
8. Encourage Safe Driving
If someone else drives your car regularly, installing a dashcam in your car can help them drive safely. After all, one of the main causes of rage and criminal behavior behind the wheel is the belief that no one sees or knows the driver. With a dash cam, the driver is fully aware that every action is being documented and is therefore less likely to drive carelessly.
