Which countries ban dashcams completely?

As of 2026, 5 countries effectively ban dashcams: Austria, Luxembourg, Portugal, Switzerland, North Korea. Austria has fines up to €25,000, Portugal up to €2,500, Luxembourg up to €50,000 under GDPR, and Switzerland considers footage inadmissible while violating data protection laws.

Are dashcams legal in Germany?

Yes, but with strict conditions. Germany requires loop recording (auto-overwrite), G-sensor triggering (save only on impact), and short clips (max 30 seconds). Continuous recording is illegal. The Federal Court (BGH) ruled in 2018 that footage IS admissible in court if these conditions are met. Fines range from €200-€1,000 for violations.

Can I use a dashcam when driving through Europe?

It depends on the country. Most European countries permit dashcams (UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, etc.), but Austria, Portugal, Luxembourg, and Switzerland have strict bans or heavy restrictions. Remove your dashcam before entering these countries. In restricted countries like Germany, Belgium, and Hungary, use loop recording and follow local requirements.

What are the fines for using a dashcam illegally?

Fines vary significantly: Austria up to €25,000, Luxembourg up to €50,000+ under GDPR, Portugal €2,500, Switzerland CHF 1,000+, Germany €200-€1,000, Hungary €500, France €135+. In UAE/Qatar, publishing dashcam footage can result in jail time and fines exceeding AED 500,000.

What is loop recording and why is it required?

Loop recording automatically overwrites old footage when storage is full, ensuring you're not storing unlimited recordings of public roads (which violates privacy laws in many countries). Combined with G-sensor triggering (saving only when impact is detected), it limits recording to accident-relevant footage only. Countries like Germany, Belgium, and Hungary require this.

Can I post dashcam footage on social media?

In most countries, posting footage showing identifiable license plates or faces without consent violates privacy laws (GDPR in EU). In UAE and Qatar, posting dashcam footage publicly is a serious cybercrime that can result in jail time. Always blur faces and plates before sharing, or better yet, only share with police/insurance directly.

How do I use the interactive dashcam laws map?

Our interactive world map shows dashcam legality color-coded by status: red for prohibited countries, orange for restricted, grey for grey zone areas, and green for countries where dashcams are fully permitted. Click any country to see details including maximum fines, enforcement levels, and key regulations. Use the legend to filter by status and easily plan your route through countries with dashcam-friendly laws.

Dashcam Laws by Country 2026

Complete legal guide for dashcam usage in 201 countries + 51 US states. Know the laws, fines, restrictions, and requirements before your road trip. Updated for 2026.

update Last Updated: July 10, 2026

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flag Country	verified_user Status	payments Max Fine	gavel Enforcement	lightbulb Key Note
public Europe 47 countries 4 6 🟡 3 33
Albania AL	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Andorra AD	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Austria AT	Prohibited	€25,000	Strict	Illegal Surveillance
Max Fine €25,000 Enforcement Strict Key Note Illegal Surveillance description Details Strictly prohibited. Considered illegal surveillance. Fines up to €10,000 (first offense) or €25,000 (repeat). gavel Legal Reference DSB Decision 2012 / GDPR 2018 mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown Loop Recording Required balance Court Evidence Inadmissible Windshield Mount Restricted update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Belarus BY	Permitted	—	None	Legal - commonly used
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - commonly used description Details Dashcams are commonly used and legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Belgium BE	Restricted	GDPR fines	Moderate	Must notify other party if using footage as evidence
Max Fine GDPR fines Enforcement Moderate Key Note Must notify other party if using footage as evidence description Details If you use footage as evidence, you must legally notify the other party immediately. Public sharing is a violation of privacy laws. gavel Legal Reference Camera Act (2018) mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown Loop Recording Required balance Court Evidence Conditional checklist Requirements notify other party no public sharing update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina BA	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally legal, no specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Bulgaria BG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - commonly used
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - commonly used description Details Legal and commonly used. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Croatia HR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - generally permitted
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - generally permitted description Details Generally legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Cyprus CY	Permitted	—	None	Legal - EU member
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - EU member description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Czech Republic CZ	Permitted	€100 (view obstruction)	Low	Legal - must not obstruct view
Max Fine €100 (view obstruction) Enforcement Low Key Note Legal - must not obstruct view description Details Legal for personal use. Must not obstruct driver's view. gavel Legal Reference Traffic Code / GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements no view obstruction update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Denmark DK	Permitted	—	None	Legal - personal use allowed
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - personal use allowed description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference Data Protection Act mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Estonia EE	Permitted	—	None	Legal - Baltic state
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - Baltic state description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Finland FI	Permitted	—	None	Legal - personal use allowed
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - personal use allowed description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference Data Protection Act mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
France FR	Restricted	€135+	Moderate	Private use only - screen must not be visible to driver
Max Fine €135+ Enforcement Moderate Key Note Private use only - screen must not be visible to driver description Details You cannot film with the screen visible to the driver (distraction). Strictly illegal to upload footage to social media if it shows license plates/faces. Evidence must go directly to police/insurance. gavel Legal Reference Privacy Article 9 / Civil Code mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional Windshield Mount Restricted checklist Requirements screen off while driving no social media upload update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Germany DE	Restricted	€200-€1,000	Moderate	Loop recording mandatory - continuous recording illegal
Max Fine €200-€1,000 Enforcement Moderate Key Note Loop recording mandatory - continuous recording illegal description Details Strict restrictions. Loop recording ONLY. Continuous filming (including Parking Mode) is illegal surveillance. gavel Legal Reference BGH Ruling (May 2018) VI ZR 233/17 mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown Loop Recording Required balance Court Evidence Conditional Windshield Mount Restricted checklist Requirements 1 1 update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Greece GR	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Evidence only - continuous surveillance technically illegal
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Evidence only - continuous surveillance technically illegal description Details The Hellenic Data Protection Authority allows recording only if it is for proving innocence in an accident. Continuous surveillance of public streets is technically a violation. gavel Legal Reference DPA Directive 1/2011 mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements accident evidence only update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Hungary HU	Restricted	€500	Moderate	5-day rule - must delete recordings within 5 working days
Max Fine €500 Enforcement Moderate Key Note 5-day rule - must delete recordings within 5 working days description Details By law, recordings must be low resolution, low frame rate, and deleted after 5 working days if not used for legal proceedings. gavel Legal Reference Info Act (2011) mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown Loop Recording Required Max 5 Days Storage balance Court Evidence Conditional checklist Requirements low resolution 5 day deletion low frame rate update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Iceland IS	Permitted	—	None	Legal - personal use
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - personal use description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference Data Protection Act mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Ireland IE	Permitted	—	None	Legal - similar to UK rules
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - similar to UK rules description Details Legal for personal use. Footage admissible in court. gavel Legal Reference DPA 2018 / GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Italy IT	Permitted	€80 (view obstruction)	Low	Legal - footage admissible in court
Max Fine €80 (view obstruction) Enforcement Low Key Note Legal - footage admissible in court description Details Legal for personal defense/insurance. Footage is admissible in court. Standard GDPR rules apply for publishing. gavel Legal Reference Privacy Code / Traffic Code mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements no view obstruction update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Kosovo XK	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Latvia LV	Permitted	—	None	Legal - Baltic state
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - Baltic state description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Liechtenstein LI	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - similar regulations to Switzerland
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - similar regulations to Switzerland description Details Similar data protection approach to Switzerland. Use with caution. gavel Legal Reference Similar to Swiss law mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Lithuania LT	Permitted	—	None	Legal - Baltic state
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - Baltic state description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Luxembourg LU	Prohibited	€50,000+	Strict	Public Filming Ban
Max Fine €50,000+ Enforcement Strict Key Note Public Filming Ban description Details Filming public roads is illegal. Ownership is legal, but using it is a crime. Keep it stowed away. gavel Legal Reference CNPD Guidelines / GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Inadmissible Windshield Mount Restricted update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Malta MT	Permitted	—	None	Legal - EU member
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - EU member description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Moldova MD	Permitted	—	None	Legal - commonly used
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - commonly used description Details Legal and commonly used. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Monaco MC	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - follow French guidelines
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - follow French guidelines description Details Similar regulations to France. Private use generally tolerated. gavel Legal Reference French-influenced law mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Montenegro ME	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Netherlands NL	Permitted	—	None	Legal - standard GDPR rules apply
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - standard GDPR rules apply description Details Legal for personal use. Standard GDPR rules apply - do not publish footage with identifiable information. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
North Macedonia MK	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Norway NO	Permitted	—	None	Legal - standard privacy rules
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - standard privacy rules description Details Legal for personal use. Standard privacy rules apply. gavel Legal Reference Personal Data Act mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Poland PL	Permitted	—	None	Legal - very popular among drivers
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - very popular among drivers description Details Legal and very popular. Strict GDPR rules on publishing footage publicly. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Portugal PT	Prohibited	€2,500	Strict	Strictly Illegal
Max Fine €2,500 Enforcement Strict Key Note Strictly Illegal description Details Strictly prohibited. Police can fine for mere possession on the dashboard. Parking mode is considered illegal surveillance. gavel Legal Reference CNPD Guidelines / Art. 167 mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Inadmissible Windshield Mount Restricted update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Romania RO	Permitted	—	None	Legal - admissible as evidence
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - admissible as evidence description Details Legal for personal use. Footage is admissible as evidence in court and for insurance claims. gavel Legal Reference Traffic Code / GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Russia RU	Permitted	—	None	Mandatory/cultural norm - essential for driving
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Mandatory/cultural norm - essential for driving description Details Almost required due to high insurance fraud rates. Nearly every driver uses one. Essential for insurance claims. gavel Legal Reference No restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
San Marino SM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - follows Italian practice
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - follows Italian practice description Details Generally follows Italian regulations. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Serbia RS	Permitted	—	None	Legal - generally permitted
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - generally permitted description Details Generally legal. gavel Legal Reference Traffic Law mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Slovakia SK	Restricted	€300	Moderate	View obstruction primary concern
Max Fine €300 Enforcement Moderate Key Note View obstruction primary concern description Details The primary enforcement is not privacy, but placement. If the camera blocks any part of the driver's view (even a little), you will be fined. gavel Legal Reference GDPR / Traffic Code mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional Windshield Mount Restricted checklist Requirements no view obstruction update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Slovenia SI	Permitted	—	None	Legal - personal use
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - personal use description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Spain ES	Permitted	€80 (view obstruction)	Low	Legal - do not obstruct view
Max Fine €80 (view obstruction) Enforcement Low Key Note Legal - do not obstruct view description Details Legal for personal use. Do not obstruct view. Cannot publish footage with identifiable faces/plates without consent. gavel Legal Reference Traffic Law / GDPR mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements no view obstruction update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Sweden SE	Permitted	—	None	Legal (Removable)
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal (Removable) description Details Ban overturned in 2016. Legal if camera is removable and not permanent. Do not obstructing view. gavel Legal Reference Permit requirement removed 2016 mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Switzerland CH	Prohibited	CHF 1,000+	Strict	De facto ban - footage inadmissible, violates data protection
Max Fine CHF 1,000+ Enforcement Strict Key Note De facto ban - footage inadmissible, violates data protection description Details The Federal Supreme Court ruled that dashcam footage is generally inadmissible and violates the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) because it is secret processing of data. Police can fine for obstruction of view + privacy violation. gavel Legal Reference FDPIC Ruling / 2019 Court Precedent mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown Loop Recording Required balance Court Evidence Inadmissible Windshield Mount Restricted update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Turkey TR	Restricted	—	None	KVKK Compliance
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note KVKK Compliance description Details Must comply with Law No. 6698 (KVKK). Recording public roads for safety is allowed, but publishing unblurred footage is a crime. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Ukraine UA	Permitted	—	None	Legal - very common
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - very common description Details Dashcams are very common and legal. Recommended for insurance purposes. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
United Kingdom GB	Permitted	—	None	Highly recommended - insurers offer discounts
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Highly recommended - insurers offer discounts description Details Insurers offer discounts for dashcam users. Police accept footage via the National Dash Cam Safety Portal. Very dashcam-friendly country. gavel Legal Reference DPA 2018 / Police Accept via Portal mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Vatican City VA	Unknown	—	Unknown	N/A - minimal public roads
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note N/A - minimal public roads description Details Minimal public roads. Not applicable for most travelers. gavel Legal Reference No public roads mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
public Americas 36 countries 1 🟡 2 33
Antigua and Barbuda AG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Argentina AR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Bahamas BS	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Barbados BB	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Belize BZ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Bolivia BO	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Brazil BR	Permitted	—	None	Contran Res. 759
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Contran Res. 759 description Details Legal under CONTRAN Resolution 759. Footage is widely accepted by insurance and police. Do not obstruct windshield view. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Canada CA	Permitted	—	None	Legal in all provinces
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal in all provinces description Details Legal in all provinces. Footage commonly used for insurance claims. gavel Legal Reference Provincial traffic laws mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Chile CL	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Legal for personal use. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Colombia CO	Restricted	—	None	Habeas Data (Law 1581)
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Habeas Data (Law 1581) description Details Legal for security. However, Law 1581 (Habeas Data) strictly protects personal image rights. Publishing footage of others without consent is illegal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown checklist Requirements 1 update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
Costa Rica CR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - popular among tourists
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - popular among tourists description Details Legal and popular among tourists for road trip documentation. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Cuba CU	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - filming restrictions may apply
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - filming restrictions may apply description Details General filming restrictions in Cuba. Use with caution. gavel Legal Reference Government restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Dominica DM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Dominican Republic DO	Permitted	—	None	Legal - popular for road safety
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - popular for road safety description Details Legal and becoming more popular. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Ecuador EC	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
El Salvador SV	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Grenada GD	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Guatemala GT	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. Generally permitted. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Guyana GY	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Haiti HT	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Honduras HN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Jamaica JM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Mexico MX	Permitted	—	None	Legal - useful for insurance, keep discreet
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - useful for insurance, keep discreet description Details Useful for insurance, though corruption/police stops are a risk. Keep device discreet. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional checklist Requirements keep discreet update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Nicaragua NI	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Panama PA	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Paraguay PY	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Peru PE	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Puerto Rico PR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - US territory
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - US territory description Details US territory - follows US regulations. gavel Legal Reference US territory - US laws apply mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Saint Kitts and Nevis KN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Saint Lucia LC	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines VC	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Suriname SR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Trinidad and Tobago TT	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
United States US	Permitted	Varies by state	Low	Laws vary by state - see individual states below
Max Fine Varies by state Enforcement Low Key Note Laws vary by state - see individual states below description Details Dashcam laws in the USA vary significantly by state. While dashcams are generally legal nationwide, states have different rules regarding: (1) Audio recording consent - 12 states require all-party consent, (2) Windshield mounting restrictions - many states limit what can be attached to windshields, (3) Evidence admissibility in court. Check individual state laws below. gavel Legal Reference State traffic laws mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements check state windshield laws update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
Alabama AL	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Ala. Code § 13A-11-31 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Pacific 2 states
Alaska AK	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference AS § 42.20.310 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southwest 4 states
Arizona AZ	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions for dashcams. gavel Legal Reference A.R.S. § 13-3005 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
Arkansas AR	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference A.C.A. § 5-60-120 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
California CA	Restricted	$5,000+	Restricted	Two-party consent + windshield restrictions
Max Fine $5,000+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details Strict two-party consent for confidential communications - audio recording without consent is illegal. Video is legal. Windshield mounting allowed in 7-inch square lower corners only. Must not obstruct airbag deployment zones. gavel Legal Reference Cal. Penal Code § 632 / Cal. Veh. Code § 26708 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent windshield restrictions 7 inch square limit update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Colorado CO	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference C.R.S. § 18-9-303 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Northeast 12 states
Connecticut CT	Restricted	$92	Restricted	Two-party consent + windshield restrictions
Max Fine $92 Audio Recording Restricted description Details Two-party consent state for audio recording. Windshield mounting restricted - only GPS devices up to 5 inches allowed in lower corner. Dashcams may need to be mounted on dashboard instead. gavel Legal Reference CGS § 52-570d / CGS § 14-99g mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent windshield restrictions update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Delaware DE	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio - you can record conversations you are part of. No specific windshield mounting restrictions for dashcams. gavel Legal Reference 11 Del. C. § 1335 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
District of Columbia DC	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent - Federal district
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording under DC and federal law. No specific windshield restrictions. gavel Legal Reference D.C. Code § 23-542 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
Florida FL	Restricted	$5,000+	Restricted	Two-party consent state
Max Fine $5,000+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details Two-party consent required for audio recording - violation is a third-degree felony. Video-only dashcams are fully legal. GPS devices and dashcams permitted on windshield if they do not obstruct view. Recommend disabling audio. gavel Legal Reference Fla. Stat. § 934.03 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent felony for violation update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Georgia GA	Restricted	$1,000	Allowed	One-party consent + windshield restrictions
Max Fine $1,000 Audio Recording Allowed description Details One-party consent for audio. Windshield obstructions prohibited except in bottom 6 inches or top 3 inches. Dashcam must be mounted to not obstruct driver view. gavel Legal Reference O.C.G.A. § 16-11-62 / § 40-8-73.1 mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements windshield restrictions update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Pacific 2 states
Hawaii HI	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference HRS § 803-42 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
Idaho ID	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Idaho Code § 18-6702 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Midwest 12 states
Illinois IL	Restricted	$2,500+	Restricted	Two-party consent state (reformed 2014)
Max Fine $2,500+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details Two-party consent required for private conversations. The law was reformed in 2014 after being struck down. Recording in public places where no expectation of privacy exists may be permitted. Video-only is safest. Consult local attorney. gavel Legal Reference 720 ILCS 5/14-2 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent public exception possible update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Indiana IN	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference IC § 35-33.5-5-4 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Iowa IA	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Iowa Code § 808B.2 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Kansas KS	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference K.S.A. § 21-6101 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
Kentucky KY	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference KRS § 526.010 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Louisiana LA	Restricted	$500	Allowed	One-party consent + windshield restrictions
Max Fine $500 Audio Recording Allowed description Details One-party consent for audio. Windshield obstruction laws apply - objects cannot materially obstruct driver view. Mount in corner or on dashboard. gavel Legal Reference La. R.S. 15:1303 / La. R.S. 32:361.1 mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements windshield restrictions update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Northeast 12 states
Maine ME	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific restrictions on windshield mounting for dashcams. gavel Legal Reference Title 15 § 709 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Maryland MD	Restricted	$500+	Restricted	Two-party consent state - strict wiretapping laws
Max Fine $500+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details Two-party (all-party) consent required for audio recording. Recording without consent is a felony. Video-only dashcams are fully legal. Disable audio recording or get consent from all parties. gavel Legal Reference Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent disable audio recommended update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Massachusetts MA	Restricted	$5,000+	Restricted	Two-party consent - one of strictest in US
Max Fine $5,000+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details One of the strictest wiretapping laws in the country. All-party consent required for audio. Secret audio recording is a felony with up to 5 years imprisonment. Video-only recording is legal. Must disable audio or clearly notify all parties. gavel Legal Reference M.G.L. c. 272 § 99 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent felony for violation disable audio required update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Midwest 12 states
Michigan MI	Restricted	$2,000+	Restricted	Two-party consent state
Max Fine $2,000+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details Two-party consent required for audio recording of private conversations. Video-only dashcams are fully legal. Recording your own conversations is permitted. Disable audio when others are in vehicle. gavel Legal Reference MCL § 750.539c mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Minnesota MN	Restricted	$300	Allowed	One-party consent + strict windshield laws
Max Fine $300 Audio Recording Allowed description Details One-party consent for audio. However, Minnesota has very strict windshield obstruction laws - ONLY tinted strips at top and electronic toll devices are allowed. Dashcams should be mounted on dashboard, not windshield. gavel Legal Reference Minn. Stat. § 169.71 mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements windshield restrictions dashboard mount required update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
Mississippi MS	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Miss. Code § 41-29-531 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Midwest 12 states
Missouri MO	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Mo. Rev. Stat. § 542.402 (One-party) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
Montana MT	Restricted	—	Restricted	Two-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Restricted description Details Two-party consent required for audio recording. Video-only dashcams are fully legal. Montana is sparsely enforced but technically requires all-party consent for audio. gavel Legal Reference MCA § 45-8-213 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Midwest 12 states
Nebraska NE	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Neb. Rev. Stat. § 86-290 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
Nevada NV	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference NRS § 200.620 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Northeast 12 states
New Hampshire NH	Restricted	—	Restricted	Two-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Restricted description Details All-party consent required for audio recording. Video-only dashcams are fully legal. Windshield mounting permitted if it does not obstruct driver view. gavel Legal Reference RSA 570-A:2 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
New Jersey NJ	Restricted	$200	Allowed	One-party consent + windshield restrictions
Max Fine $200 Audio Recording Allowed description Details One-party consent for audio. However, NJ has strict windshield obstruction laws - nothing can be affixed to windshield that obstructs view. Mount on dashboard or use suction mount in corner only. gavel Legal Reference N.J.S.A. 39:3-74 / N.J.S.A. 2A:156A-4 mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements windshield restrictions dashboard mount recommended update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southwest 4 states
New Mexico NM	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference NMSA § 30-12-1 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Northeast 12 states
New York NY	Restricted	$150	Allowed	One-party consent + windshield restrictions
Max Fine $150 Audio Recording Allowed description Details One-party consent for audio recording. Strict windshield laws - only GPS devices allowed in 7-inch square in lower left corner or 5-inch square in lower right corner. Dashcam mounting may be challenged. gavel Legal Reference NY VTL § 375(12-a) / NY Penal Law § 250 mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements windshield restrictions gps exception only update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
North Carolina NC	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions for dashcams. gavel Legal Reference N.C.G.S. § 15A-287 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Midwest 12 states
North Dakota ND	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference N.D.C.C. § 12.1-15-02 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Ohio OH	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference ORC § 2933.52 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southwest 4 states
Oklahoma OK	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference 13 O.S. § 176.4 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
Oregon OR	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference ORS § 165.540 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Northeast 12 states
Pennsylvania PA	Restricted	$2,500+	Restricted	Two-party consent state
Max Fine $2,500+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details Two-party consent required for audio recording - violation is a third-degree felony. Video-only dashcams are fully legal. Strongly recommend disabling audio recording feature. gavel Legal Reference 18 Pa.C.S. § 5703 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted Windshield Mount Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent felony for violation disable audio required update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Rhode Island RI	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-35-21 (One-party) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
South Carolina SC	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference S.C. Code § 17-30-30 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Midwest 12 states
South Dakota SD	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference SDCL § 23A-35A-20 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
Tennessee TN	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Tenn. Code § 39-13-601 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southwest 4 states
Texas TX	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. Texas allows windshield devices that do not obstruct driver view. Very dashcam-friendly state. gavel Legal Reference Tex. Penal Code § 16.02 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
Utah UT	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Utah Code § 77-23a-4 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Northeast 12 states
Vermont VT	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions for dashcams. gavel Legal Reference 13 V.S.A. § 1051 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
Virginia VA	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions for dashcams. gavel Legal Reference Va. Code § 19.2-62 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
Washington WA	Restricted	$5,000+	Restricted	Two-party consent state - strict
Max Fine $5,000+ Audio Recording Restricted description Details Strict two-party consent law. Recording private conversations without consent from all parties is illegal. Video-only dashcams are fully legal. Audio recording in your own vehicle with passengers requires their consent. gavel Legal Reference RCW 9.73.030 mic Recording Rules Audio: Restricted balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements two party audio consent strict enforcement update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Southeast 12 states
West Virginia WV	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference W. Va. Code § 62-1D-3 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place Midwest 12 states
Wisconsin WI	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Wis. Stat. § 968.31 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
place West 9 states
Wyoming WY	Permitted	—	Allowed	One-party consent state
Max Fine — Audio Recording Allowed description Details Dashcams fully legal. One-party consent for audio recording. No specific windshield mounting restrictions. gavel Legal Reference Wyo. Stat. § 7-3-702 (One-party consent) mic Recording Rules Audio: Allowed balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Uruguay UY	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Venezuela VE	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - use discretion due to security
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - use discretion due to security description Details No specific laws but security situation makes visible cameras potentially risky. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements keep discreet update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
public Asia 35 countries 1 🟡 3 30
Afghanistan AF	Unknown	—	Unknown	Unknown - security situation
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note Unknown - security situation description Details No specific dashcam laws. Security situation is primary concern. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Armenia AM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common usage
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common usage description Details Common and legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Azerbaijan AZ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common usage
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common usage description Details Common and legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Bangladesh BD	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Bhutan BT	Permitted	—	None	Legal - limited road network
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - limited road network description Details No specific laws. Limited road network. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Brunei BN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Cambodia KH	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
China CN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - very common
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - very common description Details Dashcams are very common and legal throughout China. gavel Legal Reference No restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Georgia GE	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common usage
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common usage description Details Common and legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Hong Kong HK	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common in taxis and private vehicles
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common in taxis and private vehicles description Details Common in taxis and private vehicles. gavel Legal Reference Personal Data Ordinance mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
India IN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - becoming more common
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - becoming more common description Details Becoming more common in urban areas. Useful for insurance and traffic disputes. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Indonesia ID	Permitted	—	None	Legal - increasingly common
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - increasingly common description Details Increasingly common in major cities. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Japan JP	Permitted	—	None	Legal
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal description Details Widely used and encouraged for insurance purposes. gavel Legal Reference Road Traffic Law mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Kazakhstan KZ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common like Russia
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common like Russia description Details Common usage similar to Russia. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Kyrgyzstan KG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Laos LA	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Macau MO	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally legal. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Malaysia MY	Permitted	—	None	Admissible (Sec 90A)
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Admissible (Sec 90A) description Details Legal. For footage to be used in court, it must comply with Section 90A of the Evidence Act 1950 (Certificate of origin required). gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Maldives MV	Permitted	—	None	Legal - limited roads
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - limited roads description Details No specific laws. Very limited road network on islands. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Mongolia MN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Myanmar MM	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - be cautious near government areas
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - be cautious near government areas description Details General caution advised, especially near government/military areas. gavel Legal Reference Filming restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Nepal NP	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
North Korea KP	Prohibited	—	Strict	Strict Ban
Max Fine — Enforcement Strict Key Note Strict Ban description Details GPS-enabled recording devices are strictly prohibited. Do not bring. gavel Legal Reference Filming restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Inadmissible update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
Pakistan PK	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Philippines PH	Permitted	—	None	NPC Advisory 2020-04
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note NPC Advisory 2020-04 description Details Legal, but subject to Data Privacy Act. NPC Advisory 2020-04 requires "masking" (blurring) of faces/plates if footage is published online. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements 1 update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Singapore SG	Permitted	—	Low	Legal - common in taxis
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Legal - common in taxis description Details Legal and common, especially in taxis. Personal Data Protection Act applies to sharing. gavel Legal Reference PDPA mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements no public sharing without consent update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
South Korea KR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - nearly ubiquitous
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - nearly ubiquitous description Details Nearly ubiquitous in all vehicles. Standard equipment in most cars. gavel Legal Reference No restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka LK	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Taiwan TW	Permitted	—	None	Legal - very common
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - very common description Details Very common and widely accepted. gavel Legal Reference No restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Tajikistan TJ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Thailand TH	Permitted	—	None	5-10% Insurance Discount
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note 5-10% Insurance Discount description Details Highly encouraged. Under OIC regulations, insurers must offer a 5-10% discount on premiums if a dashcam is installed. Footage is admissible in court. gavel Legal Reference Encouraged by government mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Timor-Leste TL	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Turkmenistan TM	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - strict rules on photography
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - strict rules on photography description Details Strict rules on photography in general. Use with extreme caution. gavel Legal Reference Strict photography rules mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Uzbekistan UZ	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - caution near government areas
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - caution near government areas description Details Be cautious filming near government/military installations. gavel Legal Reference Filming restrictions possible mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Vietnam VN	Permitted	—	None	Recommended (Decree 168)
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Recommended (Decree 168) description Details Legal and popular. With the 2025 enforcement of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP (stricter fines/points system), dashcams are essential for proving innocence. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
public Africa 54 countries 🟡 15 35
Algeria DZ	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - restrictions on photography
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - restrictions on photography description Details Some restrictions on photography. Use with caution. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Angola AO	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - avoid sensitive areas
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - avoid sensitive areas description Details Some photography restrictions exist. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Benin BJ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Botswana BW	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Burkina Faso BF	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - security situation
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - security situation description Details Be cautious due to security situation. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Burundi BI	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Cameroon CM	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - avoid government/military areas
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - avoid government/military areas description Details Photography restrictions near government/military. Use caution. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Cape Verde CV	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Central African Republic CF	Unknown	—	Unknown	Unknown - security situation
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note Unknown - security situation description Details Active conflict areas. Security is primary concern. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Chad TD	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - photography restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - photography restrictions description Details Some photography restrictions exist. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Comoros KM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Côte d'Ivoire CI	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo CD	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - security situation varies
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - security situation varies description Details Security situation varies by region. Use caution. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Djibouti DJ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Egypt EG	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Customs Risk
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Customs Risk description Details High risk of confiscation at airport customs as "surveillance equipment." Not recommended for tourists. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
Equatorial Guinea GQ	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - strict photography rules
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - strict photography rules description Details Strict photography rules. Use with caution. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Eritrea ER	🟡 Grey zone	—	Strict	Grey zone - strict rules on filming
Max Fine — Enforcement Strict Key Note Grey zone - strict rules on filming description Details Strict photography restrictions. Use with extreme caution. gavel Legal Reference Strict photography rules mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Eswatini SZ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Ethiopia ET	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - caution with photography
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - caution with photography description Details Some photography restrictions. Be cautious. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Gabon GA	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Gambia GM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Ghana GH	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Guinea GN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Guinea-Bissau GW	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Kenya KE	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common in urban areas
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common in urban areas description Details Becoming more common in Nairobi and other cities. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Lesotho LS	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Liberia LR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Libya LY	Unknown	—	Unknown	Unknown - security concerns
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note Unknown - security concerns description Details Security situation is primary concern. gavel Legal Reference Conflict zone mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Madagascar MG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Malawi MW	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Mali ML	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - security situation
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - security situation description Details Be cautious due to security situation in some regions. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Mauritania MR	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - some photography restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - some photography restrictions description Details Some photography restrictions exist. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Mauritius MU	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Morocco MA	Permitted	—	None	Legal - popular with tourists
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - popular with tourists description Details No specific restrictions. Popular among tourists. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Mozambique MZ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Namibia NA	Permitted	—	None	Legal - useful for road trips
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - useful for road trips description Details No specific restrictions. Popular with tourists. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Niger NE	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - security situation
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - security situation description Details Be cautious due to security situation in some regions. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Nigeria NG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - useful for security
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - useful for security description Details No specific restrictions. Useful for security documentation. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Republic of the Congo CG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Rwanda RW	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
São Tomé and Príncipe ST	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Senegal SN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Seychelles SC	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Sierra Leone SL	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Somalia SO	Unknown	—	Unknown	Unknown - security situation
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note Unknown - security situation description Details Security is primary concern. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
South Africa ZA	Permitted	—	None	Turn Audio OFF (POPIA)
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Turn Audio OFF (POPIA) description Details Legal, but POPIA Act makes recording audio (conversations) risky. Recommended to disable microphone and use a "Camera in Operation" sticker. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements 1 1 update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
South Sudan SS	Unknown	—	Unknown	Unknown - security concerns
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note Unknown - security concerns description Details Active conflict areas. Security is primary concern. gavel Legal Reference Conflict zone mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Sudan SD	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - strict photography rules
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - strict photography rules description Details Photography restrictions exist. Use with caution. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Tanzania TZ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Togo TG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Tunisia TN	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Uganda UG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Zambia ZM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Zimbabwe ZW	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - avoid government areas
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - avoid government areas description Details Be cautious about filming near government installations. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
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Australia AU	Permitted	—	None	Legal - permitted in all states
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - permitted in all states description Details Legal in all states. Useful for insurance claims. gavel Legal Reference State traffic laws mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Fiji FJ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Kiribati KI	Permitted	—	None	Legal - limited road network
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - limited road network description Details No specific laws. Very limited road network. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Marshall Islands MH	Permitted	—	None	Legal - limited roads
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - limited roads description Details No specific laws. Very limited roads. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Micronesia FM	Permitted	—	None	Legal - limited road network
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - limited road network description Details No specific laws. Limited road network. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Nauru NR	Permitted	—	None	Legal - minimal roads
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - minimal roads description Details No specific laws. Very minimal road network. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
New Caledonia NC	Permitted	—	Low	Legal - French territory rules apply
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Legal - French territory rules apply description Details French overseas territory. Similar rules to France. gavel Legal Reference French territory - French rules mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
New Zealand NZ	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common usage
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common usage description Details Legal and commonly used. Privacy Act applies to sharing footage. gavel Legal Reference Privacy Act 2020 mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Palau PW	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Papua New Guinea PG	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Samoa WS	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Solomon Islands SB	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Tonga TO	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Tuvalu TV	Permitted	—	None	Legal - minimal roads
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - minimal roads description Details No specific laws. Very minimal road network. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Vanuatu VU	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
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Bahrain BH	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally permitted for personal use. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Iran IR	🟡 Grey zone	—	Moderate	Grey zone - avoid filming sensitive areas
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Grey zone - avoid filming sensitive areas description Details Be cautious about filming, especially near government/military installations. gavel Legal Reference Photography restrictions mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only checklist Requirements avoid sensitive areas update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Iraq IQ	🟡 Grey zone	—	Low	Grey zone - be cautious
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Grey zone - be cautious description Details Exercise caution, especially near military/government areas. gavel Legal Reference Security concerns mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Israel IL	Permitted	—	None	Legal - common usage
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - common usage description Details Legal and common. Useful for insurance. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Jordan JO	🟡 Grey zone	—	None	Confiscation Risk
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Confiscation Risk description Details Dashcams are often confiscated by customs at the border/airport. Use inside the country is a grey area, but bringing one in is risky. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Civil Only update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
Kuwait KW	Restricted	—	Low	Do Not Publish Online
Max Fine — Enforcement Low Key Note Do Not Publish Online description Details Strict privacy laws. You must not publish footage revealing faces or license plates on social media. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown checklist Requirements no social media posting update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
Lebanon LB	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details Generally permitted. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Oman OM	Restricted	—	None	Do Not Publish Online
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Do Not Publish Online description Details Recording for personal security is tolerated, but publishing footage violates strict privacy laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
Palestine PS	Permitted	—	None	Legal - no specific restrictions
Max Fine — Enforcement None Key Note Legal - no specific restrictions description Details No specific dashcam laws. gavel Legal Reference No specific regulation mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
Qatar QA	Restricted	—	Moderate	Do Not Publish Online
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Do Not Publish Online description Details Legal to record for accidents, but strictly ILLEGAL to publish footage of others online (Cybercrime). Hand footage only to police. gavel Legal Reference Privacy laws mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown checklist Requirements no social media posting update Last Updated 23 Jan 2026
Saudi Arabia SA	Restricted	—	Moderate	Legal - NO Social Media
Max Fine — Enforcement Moderate Key Note Legal - NO Social Media description Details Legal to own/use for accidents. STRICTLY PROHIBITED to film sensitive locations or post footage of others on social media (Cybercrime Law). gavel Legal Reference Similar to UAE mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Conditional checklist Requirements 1 update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Syria SY	Unknown	—	Unknown	Unknown - conflict zone
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note Unknown - conflict zone description Details Active conflict areas. Security is primary concern. gavel Legal Reference Conflict zone mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026
United Arab Emirates AE	Restricted	AED 500,000+	Moderate	Do Not Publish Online
Max Fine AED 500,000+ Enforcement Moderate Key Note Do Not Publish Online description Details Legal to own for evidence, but publishing footage of others on social media is a severe Cybercrime (fines/jail). Submit only to Police App. gavel Legal Reference Cybercrime Law mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Full Weight checklist Requirements no social media posting personal use only update Last Updated 25 Jan 2026
Yemen YE	Unknown	—	Unknown	Unknown - conflict zone
Max Fine — Enforcement Unknown Key Note Unknown - conflict zone description Details Active conflict zone. Security is primary concern. gavel Legal Reference Conflict zone mic Recording Rules Audio: Unknown balance Court Evidence Unknown update Last Updated 21 Jan 2026

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Prohibited Countries

Remove and store your dashcam before entering:

error 🇦🇹 Austria - €25,000 fine, camera confiscation
error 🇵🇹 Portugal - €2,500 fine even if camera is off
error 🇱🇺 Luxembourg - €50,000+ GDPR fines
error 🇨🇭 Switzerland - Footage inadmissible, privacy violation

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Loop Recording Required

Many restricted countries require these settings:

check_circle Loop recording with auto-overwrite
check_circle G-sensor trigger (save only on impact)
check_circle Short clips (30 sec - 3 min max)
warning Some countries ban audio recording

Social Media Warning

Even in permitted countries, never upload footage showing:

error License plates without blurring
error Faces without consent
error UAE/Qatar: Posting = jail time
warning GDPR applies throughout EU

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This comprehensive database covers dashcam legality, fines, and requirements for 201 countries plus all 51 US states. Data is compiled from official government sources, data protection authorities (including GDPR regulators), national traffic laws, and legal databases. We update this information regularly to reflect the latest enforcement changes and court rulings.

Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, laws change frequently. Always verify current regulations with local authorities before traveling. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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