By law, road users do not have to have a dash cam when driving, however, when being involved in a road traffic accident, they can be extremely beneficial. On average, in Scotland, 35 dash cam videos are submitted to the police per day, with dash cam sales up by 850% since 2017, when insurance companies began accepting dash cam footage in claims.
Even if you do not have a dash cam, there is a high chance that drivers in the surrounding areas have one. Just by knowing this, drivers are convinced to drive better on the road to avoid being caught out by other drivers.
If you have been in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may want to prove that as well as possible to get the correct compensation. Taking pictures and videos after the accident occurred might be effective, however, they may only show the aftermath of the accident, which isn’t always clear that it was caused by someone else. Providing relevant footage after an accident enables us to provide a detailed view of how the accident occurred and who’s a fault it was, in most cases. Appropriate footage can considerably help with proving the cause of the accident.
A popular way to report accidents in most of the UK is the National Dash Cam Safety Portal. 59% of Scottish drivers support the introduction of an online system that allows the public to upload footage of dangerous driving on the Scottish roads. Scottish police are only 1 out of 5 UK police forces that do not use an online reporting system which is used by 37 UK police forces. This system has saved 263,240 police hours in investigating road traffic accidents across the country over the last 3 years.
A dash cam online system would allow drivers in Scotland to report traffic crimes in an easier way across the UK, enabling dangerous drivers to be prosecuted for their behaviour and reduce traffic accidents overall.
If you do not already have a dash cam, it would be in your best interest to go out and get one, if you are ever involved in the tragic event of a road traffic accident that isn’t your fault. Dash cams are a good way to have a safety precaution and help back up your case and prove that the cause of the accident wasn’t your fault. Drivers, motorcyclists and cyclists are advised to use a dash cam whenever it is possible to help with any claims that you may have to make.
Dash cam or no dash cam proof, road traffic accidents can happen to everyone, and our experienced solicitors can help you with your claim. If you have experienced a road traffic accident, our solicitors can help you gather a range of evidence to help you back up your case and ensure you get the highest possible compensation for your case. If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced motoring solicitors at On Your Side Scotland, to get the highest possible compensation for your case, in the most stress-free and easy way.
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