Kickstarter: The Fly6 Tail Light and HD Hit & Run Recorder

Wow… “but expect a minimum of 5 hours with the light on max” that is pretty amazing compared to the action cams on the market.

That is one smart idea, combining light and camera. Makes it inconspicuous and easy to operate. Great addition to my commute bike.

If they really want this to be a deterrent to drivers they should partner with a city like NYC to give these out for free to cyclists, do a huge media campaign to let drivers know they’ll be on video if they hit someone and subsidize the price (insurance company sponsor) to get these on every single commuter bike in the world.

I fully believe drivers would be more respectful of cyclists if they knew there was a constant threat of their actions being recorded.

I guess (following that logic) maybe we should also mandate dash-cams for drivers that resist tampering.

@David – I believe the idea is simple, it will take a number of instances where motorists doing stupid things is captured the interaction is published in the news. If the device _also_ makes the news coverage as a cheap device that _many_ cyclists are now using, motorists will start watching their behaviour (like red light cameras). The device also has a distinctive look (a group of centre LEDs light up in a sweeping motion around the lens) so that it can be easily ID’d once you hit that cultural tipping point. This is not a guaranteed tipping point, but a feasible one. Here is hoping it works.

Caveat: I am a backer (aka putting my money where my mouth is).

@David- and thus my point: this needs to be publicized in a manner that makes all drivers aware of its existence and the potential to be prosecuted based on video evidence. You don’t want drivers who might say “Oh $#!^, was that one of those distinct LED patterns on the back of that commuter I just hit?” You want every driver to think “Oh $#!^, if I hit that guy it’ll be recorded in HD.”

In general I’m against a society with more video cameras, however I’m all for cameras specifically designed to reinforce the idea of personal responsibility and accountability.

In fact, Trek and Specialized should offer these on every single commuter model they sell- that would get more of these on the road than anything other than mandating them by law.

Nothing is ever good

What if it came with a cool jersey also… “You are being watched” 🙂

how about a radar-based rear-facing proximity-intensifying light, combined with this cam?