# DOPERS!!!! I wanna hook this thing up to my car, can I? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [November 3, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-wanna-hook-this-thing-up-to-my-car-can-i/516146 "2009-11-03T07:10:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-wanna-hook-this-thing-up-to-my-car-can-i/516146/21 "2009-11-04T17:06:44Z")
> [@ducati](#): > > It’s also good for the occasional DUI I see. As an ex-LEO, I pay attention to these more than most folks… > > [Photo Storage](http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/?action=view¤t=drunk42309.flv) More please. 🙂 How many hours does the camera record? Does it just loop around or start over every time you start the car? ---
**Author:** ![Level3Navigator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Level3Navigator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Level3Navigator)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-wanna-hook-this-thing-up-to-my-car-can-i/516146/22 "2009-11-04T19:21:50Z")
I was just thinking about doing something like this, too. Here is what I found: [Hi\_res dash cam for $149](http://www.proofpronto.com/dacah.html) Has anyone used this one? ---
**Author:** ![JerseyFrank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bcef8e/32.png) [@JerseyFrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerseyFrank)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-wanna-hook-this-thing-up-to-my-car-can-i/516146/23 "2009-11-04T19:33:43Z")
> [@ducati](#): > > [Photo Storage](http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/?action=view¤t=drunk42309.flv) Nice illegal U-Turn while following him. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-wanna-hook-this-thing-up-to-my-car-can-i/516146/24 "2009-11-04T20:32:36Z")
> [@ducati](#): > > The rear is the helmet-cam velcroed to the upper surround of the back window. do you happen to have the brand or specs on the helmet cam? ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2009, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-wanna-hook-this-thing-up-to-my-car-can-i/516146/25 "2009-11-04T21:03:09Z")
> [@JerseyFrank](#): > > Nice illegal U-Turn while following him. 🙂 Yeah, I knew someone would point that out.🙂 My vehicle is equipped with emergency lighting front and rear which was activated. The Ranger tried to ditch me in the corner parking lot, and that was the shortest way to get back to him. I do emergency comm and logistics for our county EMA and DHS, so I’ve got lights & sirens in addition to the cameras, but I rarely use them. If I come across a wreck or something in the road, I’ll run them to warn approaching traffic to slow down. Like when this towtruck lost the pickup truck he was towing. People come over that hill doing 60 or so. Could have been ugly… > **[Photo Storage](https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/?action=view¤t=Towtruck.flv)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! Or when little missy was in the fast lane doing 8 because her hood flew up on her windshield… > **[Photo Storage](https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/?action=view¤t=HoodUp.flv)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! The camera is your ultimate witness. Notice how Ducati legally enters the right turn lane when the light changes. Notice how Mary Andretti in the UPS truck comes across 4 lanes of traffic to enter the right lane illegally. I jumped on the sidewalk to avoid the collision. > **[Photo Storage](https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/?action=view¤t=Movie.flv)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! And, had I decided not to jam on the brakes, Soccer Mom would be buying me a new truck and more… > **[Photo Storage](https://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/?action=view¤t=typicalday.flv)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! I looked at the “Hi-Res” dashcam. It’s the same manufacturer of the first one I ordered, and looking at the example footage, I’m still not impressed, although it certainly would be better than nothing. I think everyone should have one. It’s funny, because looking at the test footage, the roads seemed very familiar; the trees, the traffic markings - everything just said “Atlanta” to me. Sure enough, when he passed the McDonald’s I knew the road. He starts at 6488 McDonough Blvd, NW here in Norcross and turns right to Jimmy Carter Blvd. Look on Google Maps & Street View it if you’re like me and have no discernable life. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-wanna-hook-this-thing-up-to-my-car-can-i/516146.md?page=1)