With the continuous advancement of science and technology, dash cam has gradually become a must-have configuration for automobiles. However, during the installation process, some car owners have fallen into misunderstandings, resulting in improper installation of the dash cam, and even violating relevant traffic laws, bringing potential threats to the safety of life and property of themselves and others. This article will delve into the installation of dash cams and propose corresponding solutions.
In recent years, as an emerging automotive electronic product, the dash cam has been favored by the majority of car owners because of its strong anti-collision porcelain function and providing irrefutable evidence in the event of an accident. However, in the process of installing the dash cam, some car owners have fallen into misunderstandings, resulting in improper installation of the dash cam, and even violating relevant traffic regulations, bringing potential threats to the safety of life and property of themselves and others.
First of all, some car owners install it in the middle of the front windshield in order to pursue the shooting effect of the dash cam. Although this installation method helps the device to capture road conditions in all directions, if it is not installed properly, it can easily affect the driver's vision and bury safety hazards. According to relevant studies, improper installation of dash cams may lead to a 5%-7% reduction in the driver's reaction speed. In the event of an emergency braking, the braking reaction time of the vehicle behind may be extended by 0.5 seconds, increasing the risk of rear-end collision.
Secondly, some car owners choose to install the dash cam in the position of the original rearview mirror, and some even remove the rearview mirror directly. This practice not only violates the Road Traffic Safety Law, but also greatly increases the potential safety hazards of driving. The rearview mirror is the driver's "third eye", which expands the driver's vision to the back of the car and ensures driving safety. This seemingly insignificant auto component is actually responsible for monitoring road conditions and preventing potential hazards. Any act that undermines this function is undoubtedly a disregard for one's own safety and that of others.
It is worth noting that according to the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, any hanging or placing objects that may obscure the driver's vision is strictly prohibited in the cab of the vehicle. The wrong installation of the dash cam, especially in the case of blocking the front windshield, is a clear violation of this regulation. In the actual process of law enforcement, the traffic police department usually imposes a fine of no more than 200 yuan on such violations.
First of all, it is recommended to place the dash cam above the front windshield, that is, above the front windshield near the rearview mirror, which can not only avoid blocking the line of sight, but also ensure that the recording angle covers the situation in front of the car. Secondly, for some models, the choice of a hidden dash cam can make it integrate with the interior of the vehicle without any sense of obtrusion. This design blends neatly into the interior space without compromising the overall aesthetics of the vehicle or interfering with the driver's view.
Once you've chosen where to install your dashcam, you'll need to carefully consider a few key elements: first, adjust your dashcam to the highest resolution to ensure that the images are legible, second, activate gravity sensing and motion monitoring to automatically record when the vehicle is hit or moved, so that information about the scene of the accident can be effectively retained, and finally, conduct regular checks to ensure that the device is running stably and recording is of good quality.
Overall, setting up and installing a dashcam may seem simple, but it can be challenging. A small negligence can become the source of illegal behavior, which can not only cause financial losses, but also endanger driving safety. Therefore, car owners should attach great importance to the importance of dash cams to ensure that they are properly installed and used in order to fully play their important role in modern driving environments.
The installation of a dash cam is not a trivial matter. While enjoying the convenience brought by technology, we should strictly abide by traffic laws and regulations to ensure driving safety. Illegal installation is not only a blasphemy against the law, but also an irresponsibility for the safety of one's own life and property and that of others. It is hoped that the majority of car owners can take this as a warning, correctly install the tachograph, and jointly create a safe and orderly traffic environment.
Source: Gengen said the car