A Nebraska family caught this crazy scene on their SimpliSafe home cam last year — I’ve never seen anything like it. Thankfully, no one was injured. Be very careful this Fourth of July!
Best dashcams
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The Fourth of July is coming in hot, and so is some absolutely bonkers traffic. And while fireworks light up the sky, accidents and road rage are lighting up our highways.
You need a dashcam
An Oklahoma City driver laid on his horn when an SUV started drifting in his lane. Things escalated quickly. The SUV driver swerved to block the honking driver, then pulled a gun and shot him.
Thankfully, the victim made a full recovery, and his dashcam recorded it all. Police identified and arrested the gunman thanks to that footage.
Key cam specs
Let’s start with the obvious. If you’re in an accident and not at fault, it’s easier to prove if you have it on tape. But cameras don’t just record crashes.
Good dashcams can also detect collisions, alert emergency services and even beep if you start drifting lanes like you’re in a slow-motion Fast & Furious audition. Nice upgrade for an older car!
Some also have parking mode with break-in sensors that sound an alarm and record the whole thing.
My picks
I always like to give you three options, but if you want a dashcam, get the Redtiger one. It’s a great one at a great price!
- Nexar Pro ($145, 27% off): This records HD video, has GPS data tracking and anti-theft alerts. It also auto-records short clips.
- Pruveeo 360-degree cam ($139.99): It has dual front and rear cameras, night vision and automatically saves footage of a crash.
🌟 Best value because it’s on deep discount right now.
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