Cameras get Results!
Pedal Power member and keen cyclist Craig Munns was sick of the mistreatment he often received from drivers so he decided to take action.
He purchased two fairly cheap cameras and fitted one to his helmet and one to the rear of his bike, hoping to capture offending drivers and to use the footage to report them to police.
It worked! So far, two drivers have been charged for their behaviour around Craig’s bike and one more will likely be charged soon. Importantly, Craig reports that just having the cameras visible, has improved the way car drivers behave around him.
“You really don’t need expensive cameras for this” says Craig, “My cheap ones came with a handy waterproof cage and they work well in all light conditions. If you have large fingers like me, make sure you press the correct buttons as they have several recording modes including still and timelapse mode.”
Craig’s main advice is to check the editing software the camera comes with. Make sure it is easy to navigate as his is a bit cumbersome and it means he spends quite some time editing the videos, before he can send them to the police.
“The police want to see a few seconds before and after the incident so that is something to keep in mind when editing the video,” suggests Craig. “You can first submit your report here, then if they request the video you can do the editing as they normally give you a couple of weeks to submit.
“It is a bit of work, but worth it to help keep cyclists safe”.
Thank you Craig Munns for this submission
