If you’re a motorcycle rider and have covered the distance for a good ride, chances are you’ve got a camera mounted on your helmet to record the trip. There’s nothing unique about it, nothing offensive, either we thought. According to the Motor Vehicle Department of Kerala, helmet-mounted cameras have now been banned across the state. Violating this new rule can lead to a fine of Rs 1,000 or suspension of your driving license for three months.
The state had proposed a ban on such cameras last year, saying it distracts riders. Kerala this year mvd has stated that installing the camera on the helmet compromises its structural integrity, making it perform poorly in the event of an accident.
Is this a plausible argument?
While most action camera manufacturers state that cameras and mounts are designed to break in the case of an impact, there are some concerns about them. The major governing body for motorsports, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), has banned helmet-mounted cameras on race tracks.
F1 Legend Checkout Michael SchumacherA skiing accident in 2013 also attributed to a helmet-mounted action camera as a contributing factor to the serious head injury.
Some external agencies have conducted tests indicating that helmet-mounted cameras do indeed absorb some of the impact during a crash. However, these studies have not yet been officially accepted. All things aside, they are definitely not good for aerodynamics, plus it adds to the weight. So, overall, it’s probably not the best idea to mount anything on the helmet.
other ways
Riders around the world in use action camera The footage can serve as evidence to record their journey and for safety in case of any incident on the road. It’s not just the helmet where these cameras are installed. Action cameras can be safely mounted on motorcycles where it would not be illegal. There are also chest mounts that actually provide a better frame, it would be best to avoid mounting anything extra on the rider and use the many different spots the bike offers to mount a camera.
The state had proposed a ban on such cameras last year, saying it distracts riders. Kerala this year mvd has stated that installing the camera on the helmet compromises its structural integrity, making it perform poorly in the event of an accident.
Is this a plausible argument?
While most action camera manufacturers state that cameras and mounts are designed to break in the case of an impact, there are some concerns about them. The major governing body for motorsports, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), has banned helmet-mounted cameras on race tracks.
F1 Legend Checkout Michael SchumacherA skiing accident in 2013 also attributed to a helmet-mounted action camera as a contributing factor to the serious head injury.
Some external agencies have conducted tests indicating that helmet-mounted cameras do indeed absorb some of the impact during a crash. However, these studies have not yet been officially accepted. All things aside, they are definitely not good for aerodynamics, plus it adds to the weight. So, overall, it’s probably not the best idea to mount anything on the helmet.
other ways
Riders around the world in use action camera The footage can serve as evidence to record their journey and for safety in case of any incident on the road. It’s not just the helmet where these cameras are installed. Action cameras can be safely mounted on motorcycles where it would not be illegal. There are also chest mounts that actually provide a better frame, it would be best to avoid mounting anything extra on the rider and use the many different spots the bike offers to mount a camera.