There is a new trend among drivers today:
dashcams. In motor vehicle accidents and
in criminal cases, the facts of the event are often disputed between the
parties involved. The use of dashcams by civilians has been
increasing as a means to avoid being caught in a he said/she said situation. If
you choose to protect yourself by installing a dashcam in your car you need to
know some important facts about the law.
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(1) It’s 100% legal to record video of
people, including the police, in public.
If your dashcam is recording video outside of your car, on the highway
for instance, it doesn’t matter if the parties being recorded are aware of it.
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(2) If your dashcam is recording audio
inside the car, this is considered a private place, so be careful of running
afoul of Maryland’s wiretapping law and be sure your passengers are aware of
the recording.
If you’ve been injured in an accident or were pulled
over by the police, the attorneys at Portner & Shure can help you prove
your version of the events, whether it was recorded or not. Call us today for a free consultation.
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