This is one of many reasons why I would not complain about a forward facing dash cam as well as why I always stick to 40 on S/C’s
Regardless of blame, the article states the police were checking if the HGV Driver was speeding, if he was a superstar flying on the limiter he would have been prosecuted.
Police launched an investigation amid suspicions the lorry driver could have been guilty of speeding, dangerous driving or poor lane discipline.
But the footage, filmed with a SmartWitness Vehicle Accident Camera mounted on the dashboard of the truck, proved that the driver was not to blame for the 30mph smash in Rye, East Sussex.
Had the MC rider died, the lorry driver would have probably been up for Death by Dangerous Driving (Mandatory bird) if it was proven from the tacho he was speeding
To stop within 3 seconds of the first sign of trouble was somewhat impressive when taking into account thinking time, reaction time and braking time.
Very lucky escape for the rider and certainly an eye opener
Drift:
Another reason to have a cam, £143? my £35 one is better quality than that
I wouldn’t pay that much for a cam either, The one I personally bought cost me less than £50 and has GPS and Motion (G) Sensors.
It has paid for itself already after I was brake tested in the middle of Manchester and ended up with a shot load that required restacking - the footage showed that a car pulled infront of me, slammed on and turned off into the services.
Drift:
Another reason to have a cam, £143? my £35 one is better quality than that
I wouldn’t pay that much for a cam either, The one I personally bought cost me less than £50 and has GPS and Motion (G) Sensors.
It has paid for itself already after I was brake tested in the middle of Manchester and ended up with a shot load that required restacking - the footage showed that a car pulled infront of me, slammed on and turned off into the services.
Saved my job
I have the G sensor, but that gps sounds interesting.
Drift:
I have the G sensor, but that gps sounds interesting.
GPS shows location, speed and time/date from the satellite
There is a small lag of a few seconds but exact lag can be corroborated by comparing speed delays when stopping or setting off. Full HD Video too (1080p 30fps)
Looks to me like the guy had already overcooked his line before hitting the pothole. One lucky man and no mistake.
All of our units have these cams fitted, and there really is no downside to them. As said, they can protect you from false prosecution and keep you in your job. Just don`t try pointing one in my face!!!
