Odds are that it was nowhere handy enough to yank the card out while he was aloft.
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Not sure if police officer liked my dash cam
- Thread starter nikiter
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Odds are that it was nowhere handy enough to yank the card out while he was aloft.
Hey guys, just heads up. All of the Ontario having blitz on talking/texting while driving your cages from April 15-22.
Just a friendly warning
Good...might save a few lives...I think they are generally after bad drivers....including eating, etc.
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No offense, it's kinda legit. Whatever you can't do on a motorcycle shouldn't be done in a car...except maybe scratching your *** or back of your head.
Though I can't really throw the first stone. A couple years ago (almost 10) I used to smoke, text, and drive at the same time. Now I realize how ****ing stupid I was!
No offense, it's kinda legit. Whatever you can't do on a motorcycle shouldn't be done in a car...except maybe scratching your *** or back of your head.
Though I can't really throw the first stone. A couple years ago (almost 10) I used to smoke, text, and drive at the same time. Now I realize how ****ing stupid I was!
I've removed a jacket while driving, changed my pants before even, changed from safety boots to shoes or the other way a couple of times. Got something out of the trunk twice I think. Unlocked the glove box with the key that was keeping the car running. That one confused my gf that was in the car with me at the time. Removed something from the roof rack another time.
I will now be told what a terrible person I am.
I will now be told what a terrible person I am.
DRZSMDUDE
Well-known member
reminds me of the hang glider guy:
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/03/hang-glider-pilot-accused-of-swallowing-evidence-in-fatal-fall/
He swallowed the card and was charged...
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http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/03/hang-glider-pilot-accused-of-swallowing-evidence-in-fatal-fall/
He swallowed the card and was charged...
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I've removed a jacket while driving, changed my pants before even, changed from safety boots to shoes or the other way a couple of times. Got something out of the trunk twice I think. Unlocked the glove box with the key that was keeping the car running. That one confused my gf that was in the car with me at the time. Removed something from the roof rack another time.
I will now be told what a terrible person I am.
You're horrible!
Promise you wouldn't do it again
Sent from my tablet using my paws
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Those were all pretty stupid things to do. I'd generally avoid them these days.
kiwi
Well-known member
It was HANG-gliding. And the camera attached to the Wing. Footage would have shown everything.. including forgetting to tether the passenger correctly.
Oh I see. I didn't realize the camera was on the wing.
Ummm the Polaroid dashcam is worth only $149 and records HD 1080p video with audio.... I have better things to do with the $300 I'll be saving.
suprPHREAK
Well-known member
I have used a GoPro HD2 as a dash cam, and it can do the job well. I already had the camera for other purposes though, so it was a cost saving to use it, versus buying a new camera entirely. I have the skeleton housing, so I was able to plug in a USB charger, therefore battery was never an issue. I recorded at 960/30, so that it has maximum vertical FOV. So long as I remembered to press record, it was fine.
For others looking at GoPro, it should be noted that both the GoPro3 Silver and Black now support loop recording. Battery life is still a concern, so just buy the Frame mount, and use a USB phone charger to keep it going. They still have the sharpest lenses out there, but that is what you pay for. With built in WiFi, you can use your phone to aim the camera when you set it up.
Also, I would say that clarity and vertical FOV is more important for a dash cam than just arbitrary 1080p resolutions. First, I found 720p to be more than enough to read a license plate if needed. Second, a 4:3 aspect image also tends to be more useful for information gathering purposes. Assuming the same viewing angle in width, a 4:3 image has more viewing top to bottom. This will get things lower on the road as well as higher up (for example, a cube van plate mounted at the top of the box). A dash cam is for evidence gathering, not for making track day performance videos. As such, you need to think a bit differently about the result.
For others looking at GoPro, it should be noted that both the GoPro3 Silver and Black now support loop recording. Battery life is still a concern, so just buy the Frame mount, and use a USB phone charger to keep it going. They still have the sharpest lenses out there, but that is what you pay for. With built in WiFi, you can use your phone to aim the camera when you set it up.
Also, I would say that clarity and vertical FOV is more important for a dash cam than just arbitrary 1080p resolutions. First, I found 720p to be more than enough to read a license plate if needed. Second, a 4:3 aspect image also tends to be more useful for information gathering purposes. Assuming the same viewing angle in width, a 4:3 image has more viewing top to bottom. This will get things lower on the road as well as higher up (for example, a cube van plate mounted at the top of the box). A dash cam is for evidence gathering, not for making track day performance videos. As such, you need to think a bit differently about the result.
youngrider
Banned
lol you got no footage?
sounds like everyone just needs a plastic fake camera
sounds like everyone just needs a plastic fake camera
lol you got no footage?
sounds like everyone just needs a plastic fake camera
Sounds about right lmao
But seriosly I bought another SD card and it wouldn't recognize it still. Dang!
seanwebb88
New member
You are incorrect. self incrimination applies to you speaking or writting. If a camera had a password on the device stopping you from gaining access to it, i would not be required to provide you with such password. A police officer would have to get a search warrant to gain access.
I haven't seen any dash cams that encrypt data. Have you? The recent developments with respect to cell phones indicate that they can be checked, if they are not passworded.
seanwebb88
New member
an officer does not have the authority to watch video from your camera absent a search warrant. When your arrested, police conduct a inventory of your car. This is legal but is not considered an actual search. This is in place so someone cant make the claim that something was stolen. However police use this as a loophole to search the car. Now as to video on a electronic device would not be something that is inventoried. if it was seized and watched absent a warrant it would be fruit from the poisonous tree and would be thrown out as evidence. As for if a police officer demands you give him access to it and you refuse that you would be charged with obstruction. That is also incorrect as there are case laws that support a person must commit an action to obstruct a police officers lawful duties with the intent to obstruct. So you have to A. commit an action, not a lack of action B. The police officers request has to be lawful. C. You have to prove Mens Rae which is the intent you had to obstruct the officer.
Point is, password protect it and shut up
Point is, password protect it and shut up
Read the decision on cell phones, as it potentially opens up a whole whackload of issues. The limits just haven't been tested yet. The statement about search and seizure was made earlier in this thread and, in fact, in many threads before it. Sometimes by myself.
And you failed to answer the question about whether or not you have seen an encrypting dash cam. If you can't password protect it, it might well be subject to the same ruling that has been mentioned. Saying, "Password protect it and shut up" is meaningless, if you can't password protect it.
Something that far too many people forget is that an officer can seize a device like a camera or audio recorder, prior to obtaining a warrant, if he believes in good faith that it contains evidence that might be subject to destruction. He can then obtain a warrant when it is possible.
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