Why is there a camera on my dashboard?

Simply put, this is a type of camera that is mounted on the dashboard of your car, and it is designed to record sounds and images while you are driving. The purpose of the dash cam is to carefully record every detail that takes place both on the road and inside the car, and it can be used for a variety of purposes.

Do you have to have a dash cam in Russia?

So in Russia, you can legally use the DVR in your car. And I would recommend to have it if you are in Russia. It is really convenient. If there was an accident on the road, you can always show the video to a policeman.

Is having a dash cam illegal?

Before you buy a dash cam, you might find yourself asking: Are dash cams illegal? No. In fact, there are no federal laws outlawing such devices. However, many states do have restrictions in place that could impact things like how and where you install your dash cam.

Does Russia have driving school?

If your dream is to learn how to drive and you have a temporary residency permit, then you have the right to take driving lessons like any Russian citizen. First, you have to sign up for classes at a driving school, which includes classroom lessons (130 hours) and lessons behind the wheel (56 hours).

Why do so many Russians have dash cams in their cars?

Because almost everyone in Russia has a dash-mounted video camera in their car. The sheer size of the country, combined with lax – and often corrupt – law enforcement, and a legal system that rarely favors first-hand accounts of traffic collisions has made dash cams all but a requirement for motorists.

What are the pros and cons of a dashboard camera in Russia?

Driving in Russia has always been an adventure. Lots of traffic, poor road conditions, crazy and impolite drivers on streets. Having a dashboard video camera in such jungle is useful. And once in a while it can record a meteorite fall as a bonus. In the past several years roads in Moscow have drastically improved and drivers have become much nicer.

Are dash cams really necessary?

The sheer size of the country, combined with lax – and often corrupt – law enforcement, and a legal system that rarely favors first-hand accounts of traffic collisions has made dash cams all but a requirement for motorists.

Do car accidents become scenes of violence in Russia?

But that was a good luck – for years after Perestroika and up to this moment many car accidents do become scenes of violence. A dash cam in the car can help you in court, since Russian court system accepts videos from dash cams as evidence, or even help you in the moment, if you refer to it during the dispute.