Drivers warned of £200 fines and 3 points by committing common dashcam error
A dashcam error could cost motorists a fortune if they’re not careful.
The video recording devices allow motorists to record their point of view on the road in case of an accident.
Insurance firms often encourage drivers to use a dashcam as an easy way to settle claims.
READ MORE: Drivers warned keeping certain winter items in cars could lead to £2,500 fines
But while dashcams are used for safety reasons, making one common error could make them dangerous.
It’s important the gadgets don’t obstruct the driver’s line of sight in any way.
The Highway Code states objects shouldn’t block any view of the road.
(Image: Road Angel)
Meanwhile the Department for Transport (DfT) states dashcams cannot be placed anymore than 40mm into the swept area of the windscreen wipes (zone “B”) and no more than 10mm of intrusion of zone “A”.
Zone “X” above the steering wheel is in the danger zone and any dashcam placed there will mean the motorist is subject to serious driving offences.
If it’s placed in this zone, drivers will actually be breaking the law and could receive a minimum of three penalty points on their driving licence and £200 fine.
Any footage taken from the dashcam could also be deemed unreliable if it’s blocking full view of the road ahead.
(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Experts found many drivers believe the devices should be placed in their own line of sight.
Gary Digva, founder of safety tech manufacturer Road Angel, told MyLondon the best place to put the dashcam is “up high up right by your rear view mirror”.
If it’s put there it can “capture both sides of the road and doesn’t cause any obstruction”.
He added: “Any footage which was captured from a dashcam blocking the view of the road ahead could be deemed as insufficient and actually be used against you for driving dangerously without clear vision.”
Want all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter
READ NEXT: