Dash cam saves your ass (no Roundabout stuff please :)

gutteruu · 18-12-2014 09:30PM

rizzodun wrote: »

Gob****es indeed, but that's a mighty big brush you have there gutteruu...

Barely a day goes by that I don't see these things but I only post stuff when I think of it or have time. Standard of driving in this country is beyond ridiculous but for some reason people don't like to hear that. We always compare ourselves to the worst then pat ourselves on the back and carry on. I spend most of my days trying not to get killed by idiots. Good drivers are in the tiny minority.

Cocoon · 18-12-2014 11:16PM

Fancy Garda maneuver, not sure if they had indicators on or not with the headlights flashing but didn't expect them to do what they done.

bear1 · 18-12-2014 11:35PM

Idiots.

Going Strong · 19-12-2014 09:37AM

From my commute this morning. Eejit in an Audi A6. Goes through junction with the lights in his favour and then stops dead in the middle of the road on the pedestrian crossing markings causing the delivery van behind him to do an emergency stop. The van driver leant on the horn while the Audi stayed there until the lights had gone red and then casually drove off into the path of traffic coming from the opposite side, forcing them all to make way for him. I spotted him further along deciding he was in the wrong lane and inching his way on top of a Fiesta that was occupying the lane he wanted to be in. C-reg as well so no reason for him not to know where he was going. :rolleyes:

Bio Mech · 19-12-2014 10:35AM

Cocoon wrote: »

Fancy Garda maneuver, not sure if they had indicators on or not with the headlights flashing but didn't expect them to do what they done.

That's not too clever really is it especially given the dark and wet conditions. Even if they were indicating there is no way you could see it with their lights flashing.

Caliden · 19-12-2014 11:01AM

Going Strong wrote: »

From my commute this morning. Eejit in an Audi A6. Goes through junction with the lights in his favour and then stops dead in the middle of the road on the pedestrian crossing markings causing the delivery van behind him to do an emergency stop. The van driver leant on the horn while the Audi stayed there until the lights had gone red and then casually drove off into the path of traffic coming from the opposite side, forcing them all to make way for him. I spotted him further along deciding he was in the wrong lane and inching his way on top of a Fiesta that was occupying the lane he wanted to be in. C-reg as well so no reason for him not to know where he was going. :rolleyes:

Get a dash cam! :mad:

Spook_ie · 19-12-2014 11:43AM

Going Strong wrote: »

From my commute this morning. Eejit in an Audi A6. Goes through junction with the lights in his favour and then stops dead in the middle of the road on the pedestrian crossing markings causing the delivery van behind him to do an emergency stop. The van driver leant on the horn while the Audi stayed there until the lights had gone red and then casually drove off into the path of traffic coming from the opposite side, forcing them all to make way for him. I spotted him further along deciding he was in the wrong lane and inching his way on top of a Fiesta that was occupying the lane he wanted to be in. C-reg as well so no reason for him not to know where he was going. :rolleyes:

Caliden wrote: »

Get a dash cam! :mad:

If a picture paints a 1000 words then 33.3333... seconds at 30 frames per second video paints a million

degsie · 19-12-2014 11:48AM

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Remember the drunk I filmed driving all over the place up the Naas road in rush hour. Benny hill music. (Since removed incase it went to court)

I got a call back this from the Garda after a report to traffic watch , must have been a few weeks ago at least.
The car and driver are known to them for numerous other scumbag offences .
But after I explained that I did not get the image of the man driving on tape or really got a good look at him, they would not be able to do anything.
He would certainly deny being in the car at that time I was told.
If I really wanted I could go and make a statement that could end up in court, but judging from the tone of the Garda voice , i would be wasting everyones time.
I see there point of view . Pity though. Catch dangerous driver red handed and still have not enough to make it stick.

That's unfortunate.

Mc Love · 19-12-2014 12:00PM

J Mysterio wrote: »

Jesus christ, they should be shot!

it's okay they were probably locals and "knew" the road!

Going Strong · 19-12-2014 12:23PM

Caliden wrote: »

Get a dash cam! :mad:

Would the sucker attachment hold it to my forehead though? Seeing as I'm a pedestrian.

corktina · 19-12-2014 12:37PM

Going Strong wrote: »

Would the sucker attachment hold it to my forehead though? Seeing as I'm a pedestrian.

sooo....no Motor, no Dash, no dashcam......do you even have an Ass?

RainyDay · 19-12-2014 12:44PM

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Remember the drunk I filmed driving all over the place up the Naas road in rush hour. Benny hill music. (Since removed incase it went to court)

I got a call back this from the Garda after a report to traffic watch , must have been a few weeks ago at least.
The car and driver are known to them for numerous other scumbag offences .
But after I explained that I did not get the image of the man driving on tape or really got a good look at him, they would not be able to do anything.
He would certainly deny being in the car at that time I was told.

That's terrible. Surely he can't just get away with it by denying he was driving? Isn't there something in law about the registered owner being responsible unless he nominates another driver?

bladebrew · 19-12-2014 01:59PM

Going Strong wrote: »

Would the sucker attachment hold it to my forehead though? Seeing as I'm a pedestrian.

Get a Gopro and a chest mount! It would make good viewing,
I had a stupid old lady run a red light the other day, it's a long junction I think I mentioned before but if you run the red you cross the green pedestrian light, plus you can see when their lights turn red, I stepped onto the road and she drove at me then ****in beeped!,
I pointed out the green light to her and she panicked and stalled the car!

Edit: I have the Gopro mount on the windscreen but I had to ask Santa for a 32gb micro sd!

Fred Swanson · 19-12-2014 02:38PM

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franksm · 19-12-2014 03:05PM

corktina wrote: »

sooo....no Motor, no Dash, no dashcam......do you even have an Ass?

LOL - post of the day, that's all I need from the internet this Friday. See you all Saturday. :pac:

bear1 · 19-12-2014 03:11PM

corktina wrote: »

sooo....no Motor, no Dash, no dashcam......do you even have an Ass?

*sniggers*

josip · 19-12-2014 03:30PM

bladebrew wrote: »

Get a Gopro and a chest mount! It would make good viewing,

As has been recently pointed out, this thread is for dashcams.
Not handlebarcams or even chestcams.

RainyDay · 19-12-2014 04:03PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Madness - not much point in having a car registration system at all so.

But why would anyone get penalty points or any other fine so? Can I just deny everything?

MarkAnthony · 19-12-2014 04:28PM

RainyDay wrote: »

Madness - not much point in having a car registration system at all so.

But why would anyone get penalty points or any other fine so? Can I just deny everything?

A criminal conviction requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. An administrative sanction does not. That's why the punishment is scaled up if you go to court. There is an incentive for one to be honest.

RainyDay · 19-12-2014 04:40PM

MarkAnthony wrote: »

There is an incentive for one to be honest.

Actually, if what Fred says is true - there is an incentive for you to be dishonest.

If you dishonestly deny that you were driving, you get away scott free, it seems.

MarkAnthony · 19-12-2014 05:04PM

RainyDay wrote: »

Actually, if what Fred says is true - there is an incentive for you to be dishonest.

If you dishonestly deny that you were driving, you get away scott free, it seems.

The incentive is reduced penalty points and fine.

There is always the temptation to try and get one over - try it see what happens. Bear in mind that while there shouldn't be a lower standard of proof in the District Court on non serious matters there often is. That said it's proof beyond a reasonable doubt, not beyond all doubt.

Unfortunately it becomes more difficult with scumbags as it's harder to prove the uninsured, unregistered sh1t wagon they're driving is there's or they were driving. A family car on the other hand is unlikely to be driven by 'Mick' that you met in the pub. It's also much more likely that an investigation will turn up someone who says something that drops you right in it.

Was Rainy in work today?
Who's Asking?
Garda Pat O'Brien
Oh is he okay?
Yes - was he in work?
Yes
Did he drive in do you know?
Yes he left at 5pm

As opposed to

Was Rainy in the pub with you today?
Who's Asking?
Garda...
fcuk off.

Fred Swanson · 19-12-2014 05:49PM

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rizzodun · 19-12-2014 06:00PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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What it should be is that the registered owner is prosecuted for an offence if he cannot prove who was driving, then it wouldn't matter who denied it, and people would be more careful if they had loaned their car out to others, hard to police when anyone can clone your plates though I suppose.

Crumbs868 · 19-12-2014 06:22PM

Sorry not from my dash(thankfuly!)

http://youtu.be/PYopQ6AEGbM

Taylor365 · 19-12-2014 06:23PM

If you want justice, only you can deliver it.

:pac:

gutteruu · 19-12-2014 09:15PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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To be fair there should be blatant proof needed although its unfortunate for people in your situation. Otherwise anyone can make up any story and have someone prosecuted on their opinion. I don't agree with this traffic watch number either.

Giving the 'dear Joe' yaris driving woman who bought her license and never done a test, randomly parks anywhere, blocks lanes, swerves out in front over everyone the power to have the cops interrogate someone who beeped at her is a bad idea.

Let the police do the policing. If you have a video, thats different.

Spook_ie · 20-12-2014 12:55AM

Go easy on the comments I was a virgin until this one

and yes I know the date is wrong

Original audio was not suitable for work

Hal1 · 20-12-2014 01:29AM

Thanks for the warning with the music. I fecking jumped :mad:.

MarkAnthony · 20-12-2014 04:42AM

Thoie · 20-12-2014 06:46PM

gutteruu wrote: »

To be fair there should be blatant proof needed although its unfortunate for people in your situation. Otherwise anyone can make up any story and have someone prosecuted on their opinion. I don't agree with this traffic watch number either.

Giving the 'dear Joe' yaris driving woman who bought her license and never done a test, randomly parks anywhere, blocks lanes, swerves out in front over everyone the power to have the cops interrogate someone who beeped at her is a bad idea.

Let the police do the policing. If you have a video, thats different.

Traffic watch isn't just for whining about other drivers. I used it recently when something had shed parts of its load across two lanes of the M7. The situation was starting to get dangerous as it was approaching dusk, and I could see cars behind me swerving all over the place. I'd have had no idea what number to call to get it seen to, but was able to call traffic watch, give the "kilometer marker" (M7 700 E etc) and they could send someone out.

I'm relatively sure the gardaí prioritise the calls they get to Traffic Watch. Mary Kate complaining that someone beeped her probably comes further down the line than "There's a man driving the wrong way down the street while chugging from a whiskey bottle".

Dash cam saves your ass (no Roundabout stuff please :)

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