Dash cams are permitted for use in Nevada, provided drivers follow specific placement and privacy guidelines. The law allows installation of a dash cam on the dashboard or in the lower corner of the windshield farthest from the driver, which is typically the passenger-side corner. When mounted on the windshield, the device must be smaller than six inches square and must not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Mounting a dash cam elsewhere on the windshield is not allowed.
Nevada law prohibits the placement of any non-transparent material on the windshield, side, or rear windows if it obstructs the driver’s view. This ensures that dash cams do not create safety hazards by blocking visibility. If the camera is installed on the dashboard, there are no specific size restrictions, but it must not interfere with the driver’s ability to see the road ahead.
Regarding audio recording, Nevada is considered an all-party consent state. This means that if a dash cam records audio, everyone in the vehicle must be informed and consent to being recorded. Video recording without audio is generally permissible, but drivers should be mindful of privacy concerns and avoid recording private property or individuals in a manner that could violate their reasonable expectation of privacy.
Dash cam footage is commonly used as evidence in car accident cases and legal proceedings. The footage is admissible in court if it is authentic, unaltered, and relevant to the case. Insurance companies also value dash cam recordings for settling claims, as they help clarify fault and the sequence of events.
Certain professionals, such as law enforcement officers, are required to use dash cams or body cameras as part of their official duties. For private citizens, following these placement and recording guidelines ensures compliance with Nevada’s dash cam regulations and helps protect both safety and legal interests.
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[4] https://dashcamdiscount.com/are-dash-cams-legal/
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