Originally Posted by
blacknbluebikes
"Can I get a witness?" is what a camera offers, but if I need a witness, it's already too late.
NSS. Cameras were never touted as magical shields to prevent collisions. They do, however, offer an indispensable aid to cyclists in the event something happens. Unlike human witnesses, cameras do not miss small details in the heat of the moment, mistakenly recall details from memory, subconsciously make up new details (the human brain does this), or outright lie. Moreover, there is zero legal obligation for a human witness to remain at the scene and give a statement. All the more reason to have a witness that doesn't leave your side and captures the most accurate account of the incident.
Originally Posted by
blacknbluebikes
I don't have a camera and I may have had one hassle in many many thousands of miles.
You are what we call lucky. The lack of negative incidents in your cycling adventures does not constitute a sound argument against those who are considering cameras.