overherebc Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Legal or not legal to use continually as in addition to rear view mirrors. Obviously asking about in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Are you talking a car cam or reversing camera? Both legal in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 My car is an old car with limited vision using the original mirrors. I don't want to change them but rear vision while driving is limited to say the least.. Just want a better idea of what is going on around me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. How is watching a screen to see what happens behind you different from watching a mirror to see what happens behind you (if you use it both in the same way). If your constantly watching the screen I agree.. but that is probably not what the OP wants he wants to use it as a mirror as his mirrors are not that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. Thats similar to suggesting that if someone uses their rear-view mirrors while driving (forwards) they are not paying attention to whats ahead. I think the Op would like to set up something which improves upon his limited rear-view... This seems like quite a responsible idea and I'm sure its possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. Thats similar to suggesting that if someone uses their rear-view mirrors while driving (forwards) they are not paying attention to whats ahead. I think the Op would like to set up something which improves upon his limited rear-view... This seems like quite a responsible idea and I'm sure its possible. Great minds think alike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. I often look in my mirrors whilst driving. I guess I aint paying enough attention to what's ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. I often look in my mirrors whilst driving. I guess I aint paying enough attention to what's ahead Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The one thing to bear in mind is that most reversing cameras have ultra-wide field of view, so great for seeing things close up, terrible for seeing anything far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 It's really to try and compensate for massive blind spots ie cars that overtake and are not easily seen. Hence the large curved wing/door mirrors fitted nowadays. Could fit those but they would look very out of place on a 40 year old car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 My rear view camera only works when I am in reverse gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Rewire could change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have a forward facing dash cam, sometimes when I get a little bit bored when driving, I only look at the view on the screen not looking ahead of me, it really spices up the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. I often look in my mirrors whilst driving. I guess I aint paying enough attention to what's ahead Probably not. You dont use your mirrors ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even if there is a law regarding it, it isn't being enforced. I think there is a law in Thailand which states that you cannot watch your 2DIN screen while driving. However, never seen it enforced here in Thailand. If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. I often look in my mirrors whilst driving. I guess I aint paying enough attention to what's ahead Probably not. I constantly check my rear views. How else do you know what the idiots will do next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Rewire could change that. Since mine is through the entertainment system, that could get fairly intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 If you were watching a screen showing what was going on behind you it would mean you aren't paying enough attention to what's ahead. Unless you are reversing of course. So I'm still not sure what the OP actually wants. I often look in my mirrors whilst driving. I guess I aint paying enough attention to what's ahead Probably not.I constantly check my rear views. How else do you know what the idiots will do next? Ohh so you aint paying enough attention to what's ahead either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 It's really to try and compensate for massive blind spots ie cars that overtake and are not easily seen. Hence the large curved wing/door mirrors fitted nowadays. Could fit those but they would look very out of place on a 40 year old car. Try one of those rear-view mirrors that clip over the existing one? On my first bog-standard Ranger, I bought an after-market backup camera with the camera LCD display embedded in a rear-view mirror that clipped over the original. The bonus was the after-market mirror gave a wider angle view than the OEM one and certainly filled in the blind spots around the rear quarters. Bought the whole lot on eBay for about $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Complete waste of time, they the lens are designed to face down so all you will see is the road and things that are about 8 feet away. Added to that they only run when in reverse as it's illegal to fit any other way. TIT so could be done. But why bother just to look at the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Our house is surrounded by a two meter high wall. When I back out of the garage, as soon as I start turning and the back of the truck is beyond the wall, the camera can see if anything is coming or not. There are many dirt roads between rice paddies around here. It's very difficult to find a place to turn around. I have often had to back up a couple hundred meters on these narrow roads. The screen for the camera shows green lines the width of the truck. That makes it much easier backing than using the mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Complete waste of time, they the lens are designed to face down so all you will see is the road and things that are about 8 feet away. Added to that they only run when in reverse as it's illegal to fit any other way. TIT so could be done. But why bother just to look at the road. I wasn't suggesting installing an always-on, rear-view camera. My point was, "The bonus was the after-market (rear view) mirror gave a wider angle view than the OEM one and certainly filled in the blind spots around the rear quarters." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Complete waste of time, they the lens are designed to face down so all you will see is the road and things that are about 8 feet away. Added to that they only run when in reverse as it's illegal to fit any other way. TIT so could be done. But why bother just to look at the road. I wasn't suggesting installing an always-on, rear-view camera. My point was, "The bonus was the after-market (rear view) mirror gave a wider angle view than the OEM one and certainly filled in the blind spots around the rear quarters." That one is worth looking into, no pun intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Complete waste of time, they the lens are designed to face down so all you will see is the road and things that are about 8 feet away. Added to that they only run when in reverse as it's illegal to fit any other way. TIT so could be done. But why bother just to look at the road. I wasn't suggesting installing an always-on, rear-view camera. My point was, "The bonus was the after-market (rear view) mirror gave a wider angle view than the OEM one and certainly filled in the blind spots around the rear quarters." Sorry if you thought I was referring to your post. I was referring to a permanent rear view camera. Being a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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