I was lucky and not involved in a collision with the offending driver of the other vehicle thanks to my quick reaction. However if they had hit us the footage would have shown the other driver to be completely in the wrong.
I know that as I bonded my dashcam mount to the screen then installed the dash cam 24 hours later. But to some ( of a nervous disposition) the positioning of the holder may be a concern to them when it comes to MoT time. If it’s bonded then they have a Sophie’s choice to make.
We were once badly cut up by an HGV whilst towing the caravan on the M1.
We noted the reg, and the name of the company.
We tracked down the transport manager for the company who requested the footage which we duly provided. A few days later he rang us back after reviewing our video and also reviewing the CCTV footage from the rear of the HGV.
He agreed his driver's manoeuvre was dangerous and confirmed 'appropriate' action had been taken. What that was we do not know but hopefully he was taught a lesson and hasn't done such a stupid thing again.
We noted the reg, and the name of the company.
We tracked down the transport manager for the company who requested the footage which we duly provided. A few days later he rang us back after reviewing our video and also reviewing the CCTV footage from the rear of the HGV.
He agreed his driver's manoeuvre was dangerous and confirmed 'appropriate' action had been taken. What that was we do not know but hopefully he was taught a lesson and hasn't done such a stupid thing again.
If the MOT inspector decides it is inappropriately mounted, they are not allowed to touch so the option is then to fail the MOT. A lot depends on the MOT inspector. Some ignore and others fail.
It’s quite an objective set of guidance notes provided by HMG by which Testers assess suitability. They even discount the height of the driver, so you don’t need to search for a vertically challenged Tester v
MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - 3. Visibility - Guidance - GOV.UK
Field of vision, bonnet catches, condition of the glass, the view to the rear, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
I was very dazed just after. officer came and sat next to me, first aid. He was saying not to worry they would take a statement later.
I point out the dash cam he looked at called the other officer over, he used it to challenger the other drivee. His insurance admitted liability and they settled within a week. Had another motor within a fortnight.
European Dash Cam Legality 2022
European Dash Cam Legality 2022 Recently Dash Cams have become incredibly popular with 1 in 4 People in the UK now owning one and their presence in European countries becoming even more apparent. Every year a new country is accepting Dash Cams and their utilities allowing the footage to be used...
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It would seem that where they are legal having to blur out footage of people or registration plates defeats the object.
Austria, Luxemburg, Slovakia and Portugal, restrictions in other counties to usage of recordings, ie only to be made available to the police etc Sorry don't know how to put a link in Just type "which countries don't allow a dashcam" it could be out of date and things could have changed.
Hardly an issue so basically it is not a problem using one in the majority of countries.European Dash Cam Legality 2022
European Dash Cam Legality 2022 Recently Dash Cams have become incredibly popular with 1 in 4 People in the UK now owning one and their presence in European countries becoming even more apparent. Every year a new country is accepting Dash Cams and their utilities allowing the footage to be used...
It would seem that where they are legal having to blur out footage of people or registration plates defeats the object.
Austria does not ban dashcams? The restrictions are basically that you cannot publish footage showing faces or registration numbers. There is no problem if you obey the laws of the country you are visiting.
As said information could be out of date, it appears that Austria, and Luxembourg does allow them now, but with the same restrictions as some other countries.
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