Latest figures show 71% of drivers believe introducing in-car cameras would help cut bogus car insurance claims, according to vehicle CCTV and telematics specialist Vision Unique Equipment (VUE).

The firm says it has witnessed a significant reduction in fraudulent insurance claims after installing its technology is thousands of fleet vehicles in the UK and adds that two in five drivers claim they are considering fitting an in-car camera. 

Glen Mullins, managing director of VUE, said: ‘There are approximately 23.3 million private cars on UK roads and fraudulent insurance claims are costing British drivers thousands of pounds each year, as well as driving up premiums. 

‘VUE is the leading supplier of in-vehicle CCTV camera systems to commercial fleets in the UK, helping protect them from fake insurance claims. This technology could protect private drivers too.

‘Many “crash for cash” fraudsters have witnesses on hand to claim that the crash was the other driver’s fault, enabling them to make an insurance claim for the damage, as well as whiplash injuries. CCTV technology is the only way to prove what actually happened.

‘CCTV technology from VUE is designed to record the events leading up to an accident and, crucially, the aftermath of a collision even with the engine switched off, can be used as court-admissible event. CCTV systems not only prove the cause of an accident but also record the speed at impact and how many people were involved.

‘Front and rear facing CCTV recording cameras allow insurance companies to challenge fraudulent claims and offer protection for drivers who could otherwise be blamed for non-fault accidents.

‘In-vehicle CCTV camera systems in private cars would help protect drivers from these fraudsters and I firmly believe CCTV technology will be able to bring these criminals to justice.’