IT Forensics · Car

Forensic reconstruction of speed data – Forensic documentation of dangerous speeds

Various vehicle control units record speed data, sometimes continuously at short intervals, and sometimes only on an event-by-event basis as part of a pre-crash recording prior to a collision.

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This data is a key component of almost every accident reconstruction and is frequently cross-referenced with other data sources, such as braking data or ADAS logs.

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 record and analyse the available speed data from the relevant control units and place it within the chronological sequence of the event under investigation.

Typical areas of application

•Reconstruction of the speed at which the vehicle was travelling prior to an accident
•Supplementing pre-crash and braking data analyses
•Investigating cases of speeding
•Support with technical accident reports
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Cooperation with experts and law enforcement agencies

This is how a speed data analysis is carried out

Once the relevant control units have been backed up, the available speed values are extracted and cross-referenced with other vehicle data, such as braking data and ADAS logs.

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

The exact speed immediately prior to an incident is often crucial for the technical reconstruction of the accident and the assessment of whether it could have been avoided.

Cross-checking several independent data sources increases the reliability of the reconstructed speed values.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is speed data stored permanently in the vehicle?+
This varies considerably depending on the manufacturer and the control unit; short-term event-based data storage is often used.
Is speed data from different control units always consistent?+
Minor deviations are technically possible and are taken into account accordingly during the analysis.
Can speed data be tampered with?+
This is taken into account as part of the investigation through plausibility and integrity checks.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into „forensic reconstruction of speed data"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence to a standard that will stand up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle data.

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