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Dash Cam Etiquette and Best Practices
Owning a dash cam comes with a little responsibility about how you use and share what it captures. A few principles keep you on the right side of good practice.
Share thoughtfully
Before posting footage publicly, consider privacy and the effect on those recorded. For anything tied to a claim or investigation, keep it private until resolved.
Respect privacy
Be mindful that your camera records other people going about their day. Use footage for its intended purpose rather than surveillance of neighbors or strangers.
Keep it working
Reliable footage requires maintenance: a good card, current firmware, and periodic checks that the camera is actually recording.
The privacy side of etiquette
Much of this overlaps with Dash Cam Privacy, especially around interior cameras and audio recording.
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to post dash cam footage of an incident online?
Consider privacy and the effect on those recorded first. For anything tied to an active claim or investigation, keep it private until that is resolved.