{"id":25348,"date":"2017-03-21T18:13:37","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T18:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=25348"},"modified":"2022-11-11T16:44:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T16:44:10","slug":"dash-cameras-and-why-every-tradesperson-should-have-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/dash-cameras-and-why-every-tradesperson-should-have-one","title":{"rendered":"Dash cameras and why every tradesperson should have one"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dash cameras are becoming increasingly popular with tradespeople. Dan Powell, editor of Honest John Vans<\/a>, explains why.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever visited YouTube then you\u2019ve probably seen dash cam footage<\/a>. These little cameras are becoming increasingly popular with tradespeople and can be invaluable when it comes to proving who was at fault in a road traffic accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The principle of a dash camera is simple \u2013 it records short clips on a constant loop and, if you have an accident, you can save the video footage and send it to your insurer. This can then be submitted as evidence to prove who\u2019s at fault and also be used in a court of law to prosecute dangerous drivers or \u2018cash for crash\u2019 fraudsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dash cams are particularly useful for tradespeople who spend long periods in their van because \u2013 by law of averages \u2013 they have an increased chance of running into trouble simply because they\u2019re on the road for longer periods than most other non-professional drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why dash cams are useful for tradespeople<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in an accident, not only will a dash camera help prove who was at fault, but it will also reduce the amount of time it takes to settle the insurance claim, which means you can get your van back on the road and back to work in significantly less time. It\u2019s worth remembering, of course, that dash cameras work both ways \u2013 so if you do something stupid or make a mistake on the road then it will prove your guilt just as much as it will demonstrate your innocence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These days there are dozens of dash cameras available to suit all budgets<\/a>, with HD cameras that provide 4k ultra high definition to apps for your mobile phone that perform the same basic function but cost nothing to download. Regardless of your budget, you should always ensure that the app or camera will automatically save film clips and make a note of the location, time and date of the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While downloadable apps are appealing, provided you have a suitable smartphone, it\u2019s important to remember that you\u2019ll need to buy a cradle to attach your phone to the windscreen. Mobile phone apps will also provide a much lower quality recording \u2013 compared to a dedicated dash camera \u2013 and will take their toll on the battery life of your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you spend long parts of your day behind the wheel, then the quality of a dash camera is probably a high priority. Ideally you\u2019ll want a 1080P camera – also called full HD resolution – and a recording rate of 60 frames per second. These features will provide much better clarity \u2013 especially at night \u2013 making it easier to pick out finer details in the footage, such as number plates, road conditions and vehicle damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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