by "CB" (jrcb)
Published 06/02/2017 at 15:04
by "CB" (jrcb)
Published 06/02/2017 at 15:04
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Simple question, really. Cars come with all this safety equipment on higher trim models such as backup cameras, blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, automatic braking, the whole nine yards. Why don’t they include dash cameras at this point? I mean, video evidence is pretty great for insurance claims, and the equipment probably wouldn’t add too much cost-wise to the vehicle. So, what’s the hold up?
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
06/02/2017 at 15:10, STARS: 0
This is a great idea - have one hardwired in with a removable SD card or something. I know some carmakers do it for performance reasons (ie-Corvette), but it wouldn’t cost much to include it on all models.
Some people may have privacy concerns, but maybe they could have a physical way of having an owner disable it if they wanted, such as closing a lens cover.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
06/02/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 6
Liability.
“Oh, my GM dashcam broke, and I had an accident? Better sue GM for not capturing the accident on video!”
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
06/02/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 1
My mom has literally said this for years after someone backed into her at a gas station and claimed my mom hit them. She just recently got one for Mother’s Day and was ecstatic.
High performance GM cars kinda have a built in dash cam with the performance data recorder. It’s really meant for track days but it has an in-car mic and a black box to store data, my cousin caught a Chevy tech romping on his C7 with his and raised hell with the dealer.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
06/02/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 4
Because no one is lobbying for them, and most insurance companies do not even offer a DISCOUNT for having one.
Plus, most people would not want a visual record of their driving, because they know its bad, and in an at-fault accident, it’d be very condemning evidence.
"Probenja" (probenja)
06/02/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 2
Citroen has one:
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That video sample was even filmed in my country!
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
06/02/2017 at 15:18, STARS: 0
Counterpoint: this could apply to any broken safety feature.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
06/02/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 1
Yes, except the camera isn’t a safety feature.
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
06/02/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0
Not enough incentive. Automakers don’t see it as much of a selling point so “why bother?”. More customers are going to have to
want
dashcams first.
"facw" (facw)
06/02/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
It’s always seemed really strange to me that Subaru went to the the trouble to have a fancy camera system but then didn’t have it continuously record:
"Liam Farrell" (ackrunner)
06/02/2017 at 15:52, STARS: 1
The Corvette has the Valet mode which limits power, speed, and records the drive on video.
"AuthiCooper1300" (rexrod)
06/02/2017 at 15:56, STARS: 1
It may not be an issue in the States, but in certain European countries privacy laws would likely make it tricky. Right now the onus is on the owner, for instance, to blur registration plates if he or she publishes the footage on social networks, but then there are not so many dashcams installed so it is not so much of an issue.
Having said that, ten days ago or so I read an article on the BBC News website about some body or another showing concern about the misuse of dashcams and the footage they record. Ironically enough a few days later Manchester Police was asking the public to come forward with any dashcam footage they may have which could help with the investigation of the Manchester Arena bombing.
"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
06/02/2017 at 15:56, STARS: 0
Was about to say this. Don’t know why more manufacturers haven’t gone Citroen’s route and included them as optional extras.
"yamahog" (yamahog)
06/02/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 0
Backup cameras are, and I could see the same rationale applied to OEM dashcams. I’m not an interior person though so idk what all they deal with.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
06/02/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 1
Interior people are introverts and shouldn’t be trusted anyway
"RyanFrew" (ryanfrew)
06/02/2017 at 16:02, STARS: 2
Which makes it even tougher to sue over. You can sue for faulty seat belts or airbags, but good luck with a lawsuit because your GPS takes you to the wrong place or because you were distracted by iDrive. Upon some research, it looks like the real answers relate to privacy, legality, and cost. It would have to be optional equipment because they’re illegal in a lot of European countries, and even questionable sometimes in the US ...It is likely to cause backlash by privacy nuts...and they’d be somewhat expensive, which would prevent orders and possible prevent any ROI by the manufacturer. All that said, it’s still happening...look at the C7.
"misfitmascots" (misfitmascots)
06/02/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 0
Nobody is really asking for them. Speaking for myself I have no need or interest in one. Same with backup cameras.
"TahoeSTi" (tahoesti)
06/02/2017 at 18:21, STARS: 0
It’s one more thing to break, we don’t need it. Why do we keep adding things to cars and then getting them mandated by congress. If you want a dash cam get one, but it does nothing for the safety of other just protects you from legal issues....maybe. I Refuse to buy a car with Traction and Stability control already.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
06/02/2017 at 19:06, STARS: 0
As an introvert I think I should be able to be trusted
"spanfucker retire bitch" (lelykon)
06/03/2017 at 09:01, STARS: 0
Any GM vehicle that comes with the performance recorder can effectively be used as a dashcam.