What dash cams do Koreans use?

Since launching the brand in 2013, VUGERA has sold over 1.3M dash cams to various customers, especially including Mercedes-Benz (known as the most preferred foreign car by customers in Korea) for which VUGERA’s dash cams are exclusively supplied as standard equipment, and Lotte, Korea’s largest rent-a-car fleet.

Why do Korean cars have dash cameras?

According to a survey in South Korea in 2019, the absolute majority of respondents agreed that dashboard cameras mounted in automobiles, called “black boxes” in Korea, deterred hit-and-run drivers from bolting and helped to prevent traffic crimes, with over 92 percent showing agreement with both statements.

Is dashcam mandatory in South Korea?

Yes, S Korea, Japan and Taiwan I know for a fact it is required by law to have a dash cam.

What do black boxes in cars record?

The black box records your journeys and information about how you’ve been driving. This includes data on speed, smoothness and usage, which all contribute to your total Driving Style Score. The black box also enables your car’s GPS location to be identified in the unfortunate event that your car gets stolen.

Where are Thinkware cameras made?

Korea
Established in Korea in 1997, Thinkware goes beyond the basics – from the highest quality optics including Sony STARVIS image sensors to smart driver assistance with collision warning, advanced parking surveillance modes, thermal protection for use in hot climates, and up to 4K resolution.

Which countries ban dash cams?

On the other hand, in countries like Portugal, Luxembourg, and Austria, the use of dash cams or recording devices in public is illegal and violators will face heavy fines for breaking these laws. Here, the biggest hurdle towards European dash cam adoption is overcoming privacy infringement.

Can a black box tell if you crash?

Does a Black Box record an accident? Yes, a black box can see if you’ve had an accident and will record it. The black box measures G-force and so will recognise the force of an impact, if it’s over a certain amount, on your car and this data can be used by your insurer to understand what happened.

Does a black box know where you are?

Black box technology uses GPS tracking to monitor the roads you use and the speed limits, but we would never monitor your location in real time unless you ask us to. However, GPS can be beneficial in rare circumstances – if your car is stolen, for example.

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