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    Default Is a Car Dash Cam Legal in the U.S

    My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: California

    Hello, although I live in California, I would like to know if there are ANY states in the US where a private citizen may not install a dash cam on his or her vehicle ?

    To be clear, my intention in purchasing a dash camera that records both forward and rear views, and which keeps recording even when my car is parked while I am at work, is solely to protect myself and my vehicle in the event of accidents (whether I am in the car or whether it's parked). My intention is not to invade anyone else's privacy and I will be letting any passengers I ferry or any mechanics I drop my car off to that I have a dash cam that records video at all times (I will be muting out the audio).

    Thank you for your advise / feedback !

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    Default Re: Is a Car Dash Cam Legal in the U.S

    As long as you do not intercept audio that is otherwise prohibited by law, and that you do not have the cameras placed in such a way that they interfere with your vision in violation of state law, then you can record in every state so far as I know.

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    Default Re: Is a Car Dash Cam Legal in the U.S

    I agree, while there was some casting about at one point, police during the course of a traffic stop have been found NOT to have an expectation of privacy. Otherwise, as long as you're in public and recording something that might have such an expectation (for example if you have someone IN your car and the camera can record them without their consent...) it is OK.

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