IT Forensics · Car

Forensic analysis of braking data – Forensic documentation of braking behaviour and braking system logs

The braking system in modern vehicles often records brake pedal operation, brake pressure and, in some cases, the activation of electronic assistance systems such as ABS or ESP during the relevant period leading up to an incident.

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This data is a key component in reconstructing the vehicle’s behaviour immediately prior to a collision and is regularly combined with speed and pre-crash data.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.

Our services

We collect and analyse available braking data from the relevant control units and document brake pedal operation, brake pressure and interventions by driver assistance systems in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

Reconstruction of braking behaviour prior to a collision
Evidence of ABS or ESP intervention
Supplementing speed and pre-crash data analyses
Troubleshooting technical faults in braking systems
Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
Collaboration with experts on accident reports

How a braking data analysis is carried out

Once the relevant control units have been backed up, the available braking data is extracted and cross-referenced with speed, pre-crash and ADAS data for the relevant time period.

Why is the analysis of braking data relevant in a forensic context?

The timing and intensity of braking provide key clues for reconstructing the final seconds before a collision.

A technical fault in the braking system may also be relevant from a forensic perspective, particularly when clarifying issues of product liability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is braking data recorded continuously or only when an event occurs?+
This varies depending on the manufacturer and the control unit; short-term event-based storage is often used.
Can a technical fault with the brakes be proven through forensic analysis?+
In many cases, the recorded data provides relevant clues; a physical inspection of the brake components may also be necessary.
Are ABS and ESP interventions also documented separately?+
Yes, where available, these interventions are analysed as separate data points.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „forensic analysis of braking data"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle data.

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