The Dashcam ‘’Remembers’’

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Have you noticed how trendy it is nowadays to own a dashcam? The writer would agree that a dash cam or also known as a dashboard camera has grown in popularity due to a variety of purposes.

The device is designed to record EVERYTHING that happens on the road and inside the car as it could document your whole journey while driving. 

One or two reasons involve SAFETY PURPOSES. 

In the event of a car accident, the dash cam is the most powerful and effective proof you have for defending yourself. Without video evidence, the other driver may claim that the accident was entirely your fault, as it is common for guilty drivers to blame the victims.

Hence, to protect yourself, it is better to have one for the long run. Simply put, the camera will begin recording as soon as you start your car's engine and will provide real-time, efficient, and direct proof based on the scene. 

Apart from that, you may report RECKLESS drivers as the writer believes each driver had at least one bad encounter with a bad driver. 

By reporting bad behavior of irresponsible drivers could be tough at times as you have no eyewitnesses to testify. Worry not as that is when your dash cam comes in providing  the ultimate proof against reckless drivers where most cases build from road rage acts, drunk drivers or those who text and drive including many more. 

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Another feature that comes in handy refers to its capability to record audio. An outside accident does not necessarily necessitate audio recording, but for added PEACE OF MIND, you may want your dashcam to capture audio within the cabin itself. 

Why is that? Well, capturing environmental sounds could be used as extra protection especially for e-hailing drivers who may need to defend themselves if they are accused of making inappropriate comments during the ride.

Thanks to theSunDaily, a dash cam can be used to assist us when we want to file a formal complaint or report with the authorities, to use in legal cases, insurance claims, and the demand of any type of compensation. 

More than that, it is important to note that the word "includes," which is used in this section of the Act when defining the definition of evidence that means we can bring in any items as evidence to support or substantiate our case in court. 

Section 3 of the Malaysian Evidence Act 1950 (Act 56) defines evidence as: 

(a) all statements made before the court by witnesses in relation to matters of fact under investigation: such statements are known as oral evidence; and (b) all documents produced for the court's inspection: such documents are known as documentary evidence.

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