*BBC News -Crackdown on camera-users! Did anyone see this???

blinky · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Karma :

Hi all

Just curious if anyone caught this on the news the other day.

Apparently the police are cracking down on video-camera users, in cars (and i assume in rgds to other vehicles also). They are trying to pass a new law or something i heard. I just wanted to verify this.

I cant seem to find the story on their website, but did anyone catch the story, i think yesterday?

I think for more daily-motorcycle-users like commuters etc., cameras are essential in protecting against potential insurance situations, where people may do a runner or whatever....

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imanupstart · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Karma :

As a motovlogger I'm hoping someone pipes up with some info Laughing

soforene · Nearly there... Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Karma :

Isn't this a bit two faced considering that the UK has the highest No. of surveillance cameras in the world?

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... · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Karma :

I would guess they're cracking down on those holding the camera in their hand whilst they drive as they can then be argued to not be in full control of the vehicle.

A camera that does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle would be perfectly fine, otherwise that would make police dash cams illegal as well as any evidence collected by them.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

I wouldn't get too worried. ACPO Plc is always coming up with some daft scheme to grind us under heel. Just keep an eye on any DfT consultations that come up.
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Paulington · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Karma :

Hey,

As above, they are 'cracking down' on people that hold the camera in their hands whilst they go along as it's surprising how many people think it's a good idea. Rolling Eyes

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Of course, they could crack down on all the idiots on the road that don't look for bikers, the 92 year olds still driving that have neglected to tell the DVLA about their eyesight-ending cataracts etc however it's easier to be seen doing something and they've picked the easy one. Wink

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blinky · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Karma :

Righto, nothing to be too worried about then!

Would've been nice to know exactly what was said though. I mean, what tard uses a camera whilst driving?

Thanks anyway Thumbs Up

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