Is It Legal To Install CCTV Inside My Car in Singapore?

Many people in Singapore are not aware of the fact that it is completely legal to install CCTV camera inside your car in Singapore. CCTV camera inside a car helps a lot in case of any accidents or any other problems. There are close to 1,000,000 vehicles in Singapore as per the latest report issued by the government. Of these, approximately 65% are cars. Approximately 2 vehicles are involved in an accident every hour in Singapore. This figure does not take into account the unreported incidents.

Nobody likes to get into an accident but whenever accidents happen, it is very difficult to prove anything without any eyewitnesses or any other kind of proof. In case of insufficient evidence, insurance claims may also stretch for months or years. Also, there are many cases of vandalism where vandals have damaged cars even in the private car parks. Such acts of vandalism cost thousands of dollars to car owners and increase stress levels. Therefore, it is recommended to have a CCTV camera installed in your car to stop any such acts of vandalism as well as have to have proof in case of any unfortunate car accident.

There are many cars camera vendors in Singapore. However, most of the solutions available in Singapore require installation of a bulky suction cup or a holder on the windscreen to hold the camera. Even though these cameras are relatively cheap, there are also many other models available in the market that do not block the driver’s view and can be hidden behind the rear view mirror.

Here are a few tips to choose the best CCTV car camera in Singapore

Size and Security
Most of the car cameras or dash cams are similar in size to a compact digital camera. Although, these cameras fit in the palm of your hand, their size is big. Therefore, it is recommended to invest in a camera that is small and does not block the view of the driver, when installed correctly. Security is also very important especially when you are forced to park your car in unfamiliar places. In such cases, you would want to keep your camera running at all times to record any unfortunate incident.

Easy Installation and Removal
Easy installation and removal is another important factor when buying a camera for your car. Since, there are times when the camera needs to be removed and then reinstalled. Also, the memory chip in the camera should be easy to remove and reinstall so that you are able to take out the card and download the recorded video to your computer.

Video Quality
As mentioned above, a lot of variation is there in the CCTV car cameras. However, it is recommended to purchase cameras that record in HD quality. HD quality recording makes a lot of difference, as all of the images are crisp and sharp irrespective of the size of the screen. HD car camera will be able to capture any action in complete detail.

Quick Start-Up
You’ll want to buy a camera that quickly starts up when the vehicle is started. Accidents can happen at any time. There are some models in the market that take around 20 to 30 seconds after the vehicle is started to start recording. Car owners should refrain from investing in such cameras as they miss some important moments when recording is important.

Price
There are tons of models on the market ranging from low cost cheap knockoffs to high-end cameras. You should buy a camera depending on the features you would want in a camera. For instance, if you want to record only you office trip on a daily basis, you may want to invest in a camera that supports only lower size memory card. However, if you want to record bigger time periods, you would want a camera that supports bigger sized memory cards.

GPS
There are few models that also record the GPS coordinates along with the video. This helps in keeping track of the vehicle at all times. However, you should invest in a camera with such a feature depending on your needs.

These are a few tips to keep in mind when you buy a CCTV car camera. It is very important to invest in such a camera to ensure that you have proof in cae of any accidents or any other problems.