Car dashcams are a real answer to the problems caused by idiot drivers. That applies whether it is here in Bacolod or anywhere in the world.
Those of you who have followed this blog for any length of time will know I have had plenty to say about idiot drivers in Bacolod. I even wrote a book about it š
So why should you consider the installation of Ā a car dashcam?
This is what one review site had to say:
A dash cam can protect your finances, your time, and your personal property in a number of ways:
It can scare off dishonest people who try to take advantage of you;
it can provide evidence that’s far more reliable than eyewitness testimony;
it can accelerate the reporting and processing of an accident;
it can prevent the need to submit an appeal;
it can save you money in damages;
it can help mitigate potential spikes in your insurance rate.
A dash cam can even help you save good memories or increase your YouTube hits. But whatever side benefits you get from a dash cam, the core benefit is that it provides a rockāsolid, nearly indisputable alibi.You have to buy one first, of course. But if it saves you from even one wrongful citation, a dash cam could essentially pay for itself.
I agree with all of that.
Like most things on the market, you tend to get what you pay for but that isn’t necessarily the case with dashcams. A good guide to quality and reliability is to be found in the Amazon reviews of all products. Car dashcams are no exception to the rule.
These products are almost becoming a must in Bacolod as the traffic is getting worse every day. Many of the locals are “up in arms” about it and Facebook is awash with disparaging remarks about the incumbent mayor. One of the major problems is that of jeepney and tricycle drivers who ply for hire. They think they own the road and simply do as they please.
I know one day I will not be able to avoid a “sideswipe” from a jeepney driver who pulls out without a signal or glance in his mirror (if fitted).
Here is a selection of car dashcams on Amazon. Please remember you can use the LBC Shopping Cart to Shop N’ Ship to the Philippines from the US.
Just check out the reviews before you buy. They are usually a good guide.
My pick?
Below is just two of the reviews for this camera:
Top Customer Reviews
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Quite an illustrative incident! I will have to start looking into a dashcam and the legalities of using them here in my state.
Yes Anne, it does illustrate the need to seriously think about installing a dashcam. I doubt if there are any legal issues with using them in any state but best to check that out first š