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Originally Posted by SwL_Wildcat
I had the same thing happen in 21. Waiting to turning left, light turns red, Chevy 1/2 ton slowing down, looks like he is going to stop. I start to clear the intersection in my 19 F350. For whatever reason he decides to run the light. Totalled off his pickup, I needed a wheel, a headlight, and an alignment. He told his insurance company he had a green, and I was 100% at fault. They called me wanting my insurance information as it was out of province, and the police report didn't have it. They were not aware of dash cam footage. They called my insurance company wanting my company to pay all the damages. I sent the footage to my insurance company. His company ended up paying the whole bill plus diminished value as the truck got flagged for being in an accident. He didn't have a collision so he didn't get anything. Without a dash camera I totally would have been found liable. The new car will definitely have a camera right away.
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I got pulled over one time by a municipal cop on the highway. I had my cruise set to exactly the speed limit and not even 1mph over. I had no idea why he pulled me over but he kept asking if I knew why. It eventually elevated to a shouting match between us before he finally said he clocked me at 13mph over which was impossible. If I had a dash cam at the time I could have really embarrassed him. I can't remember the last time I've been pulled over, but I can guarantee the next time I'll have a dash cam and also be recording the interaction. I think the times you need one are very few and far between, but it only takes once to make it all worthwhile. Instead of arguing you just smile and dare them to contradict you.