Dash Cams: Good idea or Not

If you operate one it can be confiscated and used in court against you or as a witness for the defense or prosecution. Look up your rights before buying one. If you take pictures of an accident your telephone or camera can be confiscated. I am in a Vol FD and that was discussed at the last meeting. They don't even want us to wear our shirts with any ID as we can be held as a 1st responder who didn't do anything in an emergency. This world is getting more Communist every day.

 

Buyer beware! Do your research!

Google "Dash Cam Talk" and go on YouTube and find a user there named "Techmoan".

 

i would buy a cell phone mount of some type. and use an app.

why buy something that your phone can do already. (mp3, navigation, camcorder, etc.)

 

Look up the db4 at dieselboss. Reasonable price, good picture.

 

Our department has gotten so strict, no pictures at any training, hose testing or such. Nothing on social media. If a friend who is not a member of the department takes pictures and you share them, then you are in trouble.

Our state passed a law about cameras and phone cameras anywhere around an accident scene. People were taking pictures and hitting responders.

As far as a dash camera, just turn it off and remove the memory card and place in your pocket. They now need a warrant to get to it.

 

Because I want to use my phone for making phone calls. With a dash cam once its set up a person doesnt have to worry about it.