Originally Posted by
Wavy
Hmmm... helmet or bar cam... what a great idea.
My first thought is if someone realizes you have evidence of his/her culpability, s/he'd swipe the camera while you're lying on the curb/in the ditch.
Maybe a sign that says all video files instantly up-linked to website or something so they're not tempted to back right over you a few times... yes i'm paranoid.
The idea of hit and run, is that they hit you and then leave, your getting pictures as they are leaving. Of course most drivers upon realizing that they have hit someone/something will stop to check, they will attempt to provide assistance. Those drivers we are not worried about, you can usually get their information which should include name, address, insurance company and policy number at a minimum. It the useless turd who hits you, renders you injured and your vehicle damaged beyond repair, and then takes off, where you want to whip out your camera phone and get a picture of their plate so the police can track them down.
Here in Ontario, Canada the fine for hit and run is being doubled, the legislative changes are in committee now,
they are making a whole whack of changes to the Highway Traffic Act, and doing some pruning and cleaning up as well, this should see second reading in the next few weeks....