Blurring Speedo?

Huxley

Huxley

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So guys ive been wondering. does anyone know if on a legal setting the cops can fine you for speeding on your videos? because it seems like a pain to blur it out everytime.
 
It depends on your local laws, I'm afraid I'm not sure about Australia but in most of the world it's "yes, with some difficulty and technicalities".
 
I've just done a video blurring faces and number plates, and it takes ages so I hope you don't have to bother:

Let me know if you find an easier way!
 
To avoid blurring the speedo, you can try to put your camera a bit higher so as to avoid the speedo to be in the field of view.
For me it works a bit, BUT :
When I go fast, I'm laying down on the tank, so I'm owned :/ and here I blurr the speedo ;)
 
MonsieurMarty said:
To avoid blurring the speedo, you can try to put your camera a bit higher so as to avoid the speedo to be in the field of view.
For me it works a bit, BUT :
When I go fast, I'm laying down on the tank, so I'm owned :/ and here I blurr the speedo ;)
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I used to have my GoPro on a narrow view setting which worked well too, but I think having the bike in view makes the video more involving somehow.

I have read of some tools that let you automatically track points of interest on a video and it will automatically blur without much effort, but I have no idea how well these work.
 
C&C said:
I used to have my GoPro on a narrow view setting which worked well too, but I think having the bike in view makes the video more involving somehow.

I have read of some tools that let you automatically track points of interest on a video and it will automatically blur without much effort, but I have no idea how well these work.
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If you find something for Vegas Pro, you will be my man (oooooh)...
 
Be aware that you can still get in trouble regardless of if your speedo is showing or not. Filming yourself breaking the law and uploading it to youtube is never a good idea.
Example~

If you have a need for speed, take it to the track.
 
But as we all know all speedos are inaccurate. All my videos would show 10k's over the limit on my speedo and ive also ridden through speed cameras at that speed with no issues.

What im saying is 90 in an 80 zone shouldn't be an issue but an excessive 160 in an 80 zone with or without your speedo showing is not a good idea.
 
DodgeSkitz87 said:
Be aware that you can still get in trouble regardless of if your speedo is showing or not. Filming yourself breaking the law and uploading it to youtube is never a good idea.
Example~

If you have a need for speed, take it to the track.
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The keywords are 'public interest'
 
I set my camera high and make sure I look up a bit when I'm riding. However, I do have a bike where you sit upright...
 
Huxley said:
So guys ive been wondering. does anyone know if on a legal setting the cops can fine you for speeding on your videos? because it seems like a pain to blur it out everytime.
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your in Australia yeah?

the answer is Yes. Australian Statue of Limitations act is 12 to 18 months on prosecutable footage under the new Hoon laws.
However this law can be granted approval for footage upto 3 years old..
Police just have to prove you own the vehicle, the youtube channel and was riding, Magristrate will rule you are the probable rider in the evidence provided and charge you accordingly.

I know this because i have been warned about my footage, I now know the Limitations act and have no need to hide my identity as Police already know who i am.


So my advice to you if you plan on posting footage of yourself doing 250 over the limit.
Make sure its older then 12 months, Have irrefutable proof this is the case, if you are charged, expect the magistrate to grant the 3 year Limitations act, Police will seize your hard drives, your youtube channel and go over every video with a fine tooth comb in order to charge you for every possible infringement..


this happened to that suicide rider vlogs guy because he was doing 250 in 60kph zones and posted it on youtube, Had advertisement revenue that police will also use as benefiting from crime etc....



POLICE DONT NEED TO SEE THE SPEEDO. If they know the date the offence occurred, the location, you and your bike. they will use the footage and create a estimated speed to charge you on.
 
ariderslife said:
your in Australia yeah?

the answer is Yes. Australian Statue of Limitations act is 12 to 18 months on prosecutable footage under the new Hoon laws.
However this law can be granted approval for footage upto 3 years old..
Police just have to prove you own the vehicle, the youtube channel and was riding, Magristrate will rule you are the probable rider in the evidence provided and charge you accordingly.

I know this because i have been warned about my footage, I now know the Limitations act and have no need to hide my identity as Police already know who i am.


So my advice to you if you plan on posting footage of yourself doing 250 over the limit.
Make sure its older then 12 months, Have irrefutable proof this is the case, if you are charged, expect the magistrate to grant the 3 year Limitations act, Police will seize your hard drives, your youtube channel and go over every video with a fine tooth comb in order to charge you for every possible infringement..


this happened to that suicide rider vlogs guy because he was doing 250 in 60kph zones and posted it on youtube, Had advertisement revenue that police will also use as benefiting from crime etc....



POLICE DONT NEED TO SEE THE SPEEDO. If they know the date the offence occurred, the location, you and your bike. they will use the footage and create a estimated speed to charge you on.
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Thanks mate, yeah im not planning on doing anything nuts like that.. mainly if im not paying attention to the speed and hit 58 in a 50 zone and stuff like that. i never intentionally speed on the road ;)
 
Lurch said:
I set my camera high and make sure I look up a bit when I'm riding. However, I do have a bike where you sit upright...
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If you use a GoPro you could try narrowing the field of view.

I never (plan to) record myself doing anything naughty so don't need to worry about such things.
 
I can tell you to process all that paper work, to press charges for speeding on a video would be a nightmare. But as for those who do wheelies and boom down non private roads ar 140mph it might be different
 
Personally i wouldnt bother
Unless someone rats on you, or you become super famous, Chances the cops wont even look twice at you
 
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