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Dash cam footage as evidence in court?

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  • 20-01-2017 4:47pm
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    Riva10
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭


    Having recently fitted a dash cam, I am just wondering if insurance companies and the Gardaí will accept dash cam footage as evidence in the event of an accident or claim. Has anyone any experience of either ?


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    biko
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    The most obvious benefit is the role of the dash cam as a silent witness. In the event of an accident, first-hand evidence can be provided as a HD quality recording of the incident along with a map, time, date and the speed.

    "The footage taken by these dash cams can be used as evidence in the Civil Courts," explains Evan O'Dwyer of O'Dwyer Solicitors. "They can only be used where the person that owns the camera is willing and able to attend court and explain that they own the dash cam and they have consented to the footage being used in court."
    http://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/investing-in-a-dash-cam-could-save-you-thousands-in-a-crash-34246274.html


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    EIRE forever
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    Yes it can be used, just hand it to your solicitor an let him deal with it.
    Videos don't lie so if you feel your in the right then camera footage should be shown.

    Riva10 wrote: »
    Having recently fitted a dash cam, I am just wondering if insurance companies and the Gardaí will accept dash cam footage as evidence in the event of an accident or claim. Has anyone any experience of either ?


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    Riva10
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭Riva10


    EIRE forever wrote: »
    Yes it can be used, just hand it to your solicitor an let him deal with it.
    Videos don't lie so if you feel your in the right then camera footage should be shown.
    Not an issue T G
    Was of the impression that digital photography was not admissible in court.


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    grogi
    Registered Users Posts: 8,615 ✭✭✭grogi


    Riva10 wrote: »
    Not an issue T G
    Was of the impression that digital photography was not admissible in court.

    There is no analogue video/photography these days. Any cctv for example is digital too.

    As long as it is non altered footage it is admissible.


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