| Alabama | Permitted |
- Suction dash cams are banned in Alabama due to windshield obstruction laws.
- Dashboard mounting is allowed if it doesn't block the driver's view.
- Video recording is allowed in public but banned on private property without permission.
- Audio recording requires consent from all passengers.
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| Arizona | Permitted |
- Arizona bans objects on windshields or windows that obstruct the driver’s view.
- Driver’s side dash cams must be in the lower corner and under 5 sq in.
- Passenger side cams must also be in the lower corner and under 7 sq in.
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| Delaware | Permitted |
- Dash cams should be mounted on the dashboard in Delaware.
- Video recording is allowed on public grounds but prohibited on private property without permission.
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| Idaho | Permitted |
- It's illegal to cover the windshield with non-transparent materials in Georgia.
- Dash cams can't be mounted on the windshield, side wings, side windows, or rear windows.
- Install them behind rearview mirrors or on dashboards instead.
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| Missouri | Permitted |
- Dash cam placement and use are not regulated by state law.
- It’s advised to mount cameras in a way that obstructs as little of the driver's vision as possible.
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| Montana | Permitted |
- Windshields must be completely clear in Montana.
- If recording audio, everyone in the vehicle must be aware they are being recorded.
- Recording conversations without permission is legal as long as it's not done secretly.
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| Nebraska | Permitted |
- Dash cams can't be mounted directly on the windshield as it would impair the driver's view.
- The dashboard is the best area to install them in Nebraska for safety.
- Permission from all passengers is required before recording their voices if the dash cams record audio.
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| Nevada | Permitted |
- Dash cams can only be mounted in the bottom passenger-side corner of the windshield or anywhere on the dashboard.
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| New Hampshire | Permitted |
- Dash cams can't be installed on the front windshield; they must be mounted on the dashboard.
- Interior-facing and rear-view cameras are allowed.
- The driver must be able to see the dash cam's display.
- Permission from all passengers is required before recording their voices if the dash cams record audio.
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| New Mexico | Permitted |
- Non-transparent objects intended to improve driving visibility can't be mounted on the windshield, driver/passenger side windows, or rear window.
- It's advised to mount dash cams on the dashboards.
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| North Carolina | Permitted |
- Instead of mounting dash cams in the front and center of the windshield, install them where they won't obstruct the driver's view, such as on the dashboard or behind the rearview mirror.
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| Ohio | Permitted |
- In Ohio, dash cams can be mounted on the windshield if they qualify as "vehicle safety technology" and meet specific regulations, including not obstructing the driver's sight lines or concealing the vehicle identification number.
- If these criteria aren't met, dash cams should be installed on the dashboard.
- Ohio law permits video and audio recording inside the cab as long as the dash cam doesn’t obstruct the driver’s view.
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| Oklahoma | Permitted |
- Dash cams should not be mounted on the driver's windshield in Oklahoma.
- Install them on the dashboard, ensuring they don't cover any part of the windshield.
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| Pennsylvania | Permitted |
- Dash cams must be mounted on dashboards, not on windows or windshields.
- If the dash cam has a screen, it should be one that can be turned off to avoid distractions for the driver.
- If the camera records audio, permission must be obtained from all passengers before recording.
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| Rhode Island | Permitted |
- It's against the law to place dash cams on the windshield because nothing should block the driver's view.
- In Rhode Island, mounting dash cameras on the dashboard is the safest option.
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| South Carolina | Permitted |
- Dash cams must be mounted on the dashboard rather than the windshield or window.
- South Carolina law states that drivers must be able to see out of any window "without straining."
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| Utah | Permitted |
- Dash cams can be mounted on the driver's side windshield corner if they don't exceed 4 inches.
- They can also be installed along the top of the windshield, as long as they don't extend down more than 4 inches.
- Dash cams can be mounted on the dashboard or back windows as well.
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| Vermont | Permitted |
- Dash cams can be mounted on the bottom passenger-side corner of the windshield if they don't exceed 4 inches tall and 12 inches long.
- Dash cams can also be installed on the upper driver-side corner if they are no taller than 2 inches and no longer than 2.5 inches.
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| West Virginia | Permitted |
- Dash cams must be installed on dashboards, not on front windshields.
- They must not obstruct the driver’s line of sight.
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| Wisconsin | Permitted |
- Dash cams must be mounted behind the rearview mirror or on the dashboard.
- They must be outside the sweep of the windshield wipers.
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| Alaska | Legal |
- If mounted on the driver’s side, dash cams must be under 5 sq in.
- If mounted on the passenger side, they must be 7 sq in or smaller.
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| Arkansas | Legal |
- Windshields can't be covered with non-transparent materials in Arkansas.
- Dash cams can't be mounted on the windshield, side wings, side or rear windows.
- Mounting on the dashboard or behind the rearview mirror is allowed.
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| California | Legal |
- Dash cams must take up no more than 5 sq in when installed in the top center and 7 sq in in the bottom right corner.
- Dash cams can't be installed where airbags could deflate.
- Audio recording requires consent from all passengers.
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| Colorado | Legal |
- Mounting a dash cam where it impairs the driver's view is illegal.
- It's best to mount it behind the rearview mirror.
- Dash cams shouldn't reflect glare or obstruct other drivers, so avoid mirrored or metallic finishes.
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| Connecticut | Legal |
- Dash cams can't obstruct the windshield in Connecticut.
- Mounting on the dashboard or in front of the rearview mirror is allowed.
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| Florida | Legal |
- It's illegal to drive with something obstructing your view of the road in Delaware.
- A safe place for mounting is on the dashboard or behind the rearview mirror.
- Audio recording requires consent from all passengers.
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| Georgia | Legal |
- Drivers can record video and audio in Georgia as long as everyone in the vehicle consents.
- Dash cams can't be installed on the windshield, as it violates laws against non-transparent materials obstructing the view.
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| Hawaii | Legal |
- Dash cams can be installed on the top or bottom corners of the windshield, but must be under 5 sq in.
- Non-obstructive dash cams can be installed in less obvious locations like the back window or above the dashboard.
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| Illinois | Legal |
- Dash cams must be installed on the left side of the dashboard and can't obscure more than 5 sq in of the windshield.
- Audio recording requires consent from all passengers.
- Recording police activity in public in Illinois can result in severe penalties.
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| Indiana | Legal |
- Dash cams must be installed in the bottom corner of the passenger side windshield and can't be larger than 4 sq in.
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| Iowa | Legal |
- It’s illegal to drive without "clear vision" through the windshield, side wings, or side/rear windows.
- Dash cams should not obstruct the view on windshields; they can be mounted on dashboards or behind rearview mirrors instead.
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| Kansas | Legal |
- It's illegal to "significantly obstruct" the windshield with non-transparent objects like dash cams.
- To avoid potential issues, it's best not to mount dash cams on windshields, side wings, or side/rear windows.
- Dash cams can be placed on dashboards or behind rearview mirrors instead.
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| Kentucky | Legal |
- Dash cams are legal as long as they don't obstruct the driver’s view through the windshield.
- It's recommended to mount dash cams on the dashboard or behind the rearview mirror to reduce the risk of obstruction.
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| Louisiana | Legal |
- It's illegal to operate a vehicle with something obstructing the driver's "clear view" through the windshield.
- Dash cams should not be mounted on windshields; instead, mount them on dashboards or behind rearview mirrors.
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| Maine | Legal |
- It's illegal to position a dash cam in a way that obstructs the "clear view" through the windshield, side wings, or side/rear windows.
- Mount dash cams on dashboards or behind rearview mirrors to comply with the law.
- Trucks may be exempt from this law due to "required or provided vehicle equipment"—contact local law enforcement for confirmation.
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| Maryland | Legal |
- Dash cams must be mounted above the AS-1 line or within five inches of the top of the windshield.
- They can also be installed in the bottom corner if they fit within a seven-inch square.
- Audio recording requires permission from all passengers.
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| Massachusetts | Legal |
- Dashboard cameras can be installed on the dashboard or behind the rearview mirror.
- Side dash cams can be attached to side windows if they don't reflect more than 35% of visible light.
- It's recommended to consult local law enforcement to ensure compliance with Massachusetts regulations.
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| Michigan | Legal |
- It's illegal to mount dash cams on windshields as they can obstruct the driver's view.
- This law doesn't apply to buses, truck tractors, or trucks over 10,000 pounds or transporting hazardous waste.
- Audio recording requires permission from all passengers.
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| Minnesota | Legal |
- Dash cams can only be mounted directly behind, slightly above, or slightly below rearview mirrors.
- Installing a dash cam in any other location, including the dashboard, is illegal.
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| Mississippi | Legal |
- Dash cams must not obstruct the driver's view through the windshield and should not be mounted on the windshield.
- The best place to mount dash cams is on the dashboard.
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| New Jersey | Legal |
- Non-transparent objects can't be mounted on the windshield or driver/passenger side windows in New Jersey.
- The best place to mount dash cams is near the windshield, on the passenger side dashboard.
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| New York | Legal |
- New York encourages drivers to use dash cams, with Bill A5132 offering a 5% reduction in insurance premiums for vehicles equipped with them.
- Dash cams must be installed correctly, and it's recommended to mount them on dashboards to avoid obstructing the windshield.
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| North Dakota | Legal |
- Windshields must be kept clear of everything, including dash cams.
- Dash cams should be mounted on the dashboards instead of the windshields.
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| Oregon | Legal |
- Installing dash cams on windshields or windows is illegal in Oregon, as it impairs visibility.
- Mounting dash cams on the dashboard is the best option.
- Permission from all passengers is required before recording audio.
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| South Dakota | Legal |
- It's against the law to install dash cams on your drivers' front windshields, side wings, or side or rear windows, so keep them on their dashboards.
- If your dash cams record audio, you must obtain permission from all passengers before recording their voices.
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| Tennessee | Legal |
- Dash cams must be installed on dashboards, as mounting them on windshields, side wings, or side/rear windows is illegal.
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| Texas | Legal |
- Dash cams must be mounted on dashboards.
- Mounting on the windshield is illegal if it obstructs the driver's view.
- Dash cams must not interfere with airbags.
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| Virginia | Legal |
- Dash cams must be mounted on dashboards without obstructing the driver’s view.
- Mounting them on front windshields or rear windows is not permitted.
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| Washington | Legal |
- Dash cams must be mounted on dashboards and not on windshields.
- Audio recording requires consent from all passengers.
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| Wyoming | Legal |
- Dash cams must not block the driver’s view through the windshield.
- They should be mounted on the dashboard, not on the windshield.
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