North America car DVR market was valued at USD 128.3 million in 2013, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2012 to 2016. Car DVRs aid in documenting auto accidents such as hit-and-run cases, misconduct, road rage, etc. Declining camera prices, advancements in compression techniques, innovation in wireless technology and availability of enhanced HD displays are expected to keep market prospects upbeat. The passage of a bill in 2012 by the U.S. Senate directed at mandatory installation of black box data recorders in all new cars, followed by its subsequent implementation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2014 is further expected to boost demand for car DVRs. Privacy concerns among a majority of the people in the U.S. may pose a challenge to industry growth.
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Single channel car DVRs accounted for over 70% of the market in 2013. Marketing initiatives by car DVR manufacturers in North America are projected to increase over the forecast period, thereby increasing the level of awareness among people regarding their utility. This is expected to drive an inclination towards one-time installation of DVRs equipped with enhanced functionality, consequently boosting the market for dual channel car DVRs.
The U.S. accounted for over 90% of the overall North America market revenue in 2013. The market in Canada is