The Legality Of Dashcams In California 

Dashcams are becoming more popular across the state of California. These devices can be very beneficial in the event of a fraudulent car accident claim. There are times where the insurance adjuster will create a false claim to benefit their company and get out of paying injured victim’s compensation. Although the Insurance Information Institute states that insurance fraud is classified as a crime in the state of California, this still does occur. The Department of Justice recovered over $2.8 billion due to fraudulent claims in 2018. Dashcams can help prove true statements in any accident case where there is little evidence. There are certain laws on these devices to ensure they are utilized correctly and aren’t a distracting device.

Any type of vehicle accident can cause injuries that range from minor cuts and bruises to catastrophic injuries. If either party has a dashcam, this can be used as evidence to prove exactly what occurred at the time of the accident. An automobile accident attorney at Los Angeles Injury Group can help you investigate all of your legal options. Our attorneys can assist you with the rules and regulations about dashcams in California.

The attorneys at Los Angeles Injury Group want to help you understand all of the legal aspects regarding a dashcam before you utilize one or implement one into your private vehicle. Our attorneys will work with you to ensure you utilize the device correctly. We are here to help you and look out for your best interest concerning your entire legal matter.

California’s Dashcam Laws

Dashcams are used in private vehicles as a camera-recording device with audio. These devices are legal in the state of California, however, many stipulations come along with them.  A dashcam must be installed in an accepted area of your windshield by law. They can be placed in either lower corners of the windshield or the center of the upper windshield. These dashcams cannot be installed in an area that is in the way of the vehicle’s airbags. The strict placement regulations are enforced to protect drivers and reduce obstruction while driving. 

If you have passengers in your car, you must inform them that their conversations will be automatically recorded because of the dashcam’s abilities. These dashcams will record a video of anyone who enters the car. All of the data that these dashcams record and store is the driver’s property. If the driver fails to inform passengers of this recording device, they could get in trouble from law enforcement personnel since it is against the law to not inform individuals. 

Dimensions

Although dashcams are legal in legal in California, some limitations pertain to how big they can be. They must be placed in particular areas so they don’t obstruct driving views. Additionally, they must be less than 5 square inches if they are placed in the center of the upper windshield, and less than 7 square inches if they are placed in the corners of the windshield. If individuals have a dashcam in a private vehicle and fail to abide by these laws and dimensions, they could get in trouble with law enforcement.

Capabilities 

The dashcam devices are referred to as video event recorders according to California’s Vehicle Code. These devices continuously record a digital loop, which includes video and audio. Dashcams can also record important information such as the direction you are driving, seat belt usage, your driving speed, your steering patterns, and different braking events. A crash will automatically start the camera recording to monitor driving performance and show what happened during the accident. 

Benefits Of Dashcams 

Dashboard cameras not only record footage on the road in front of you but they also record what’s going on inside the car. These cameras also can record important information such as speed, direction, and braking patterns. This information can be crucial in any vehicle accident lawsuit. If there are questions regarding if an individual was wearing his seatbelt, dash cams record seatbelt usage as well. 

Parents will install dashcams into the car of their teenage drivers to keep tabs on them and their driving performance. This is an easy way to make sure your teenage driver is being responsible behind the wheel and following all of the driving laws. You can also determine how many friends they are driving around or determine if they were speeding at any time. Dashcams will keep your teenager honest on the roadways. 

There are benefits to dashcams in the event of a dishonest police officer. These cameras will record if an officer acted inappropriately, forgot basic procedures, or violated human rights. The device records video and audio so, between the two, you have strong evidence on what occurs inside and in front of a vehicle. The device also tracks speed so if an officer pulls you over for speeding or reckless driving, your dashcam could be crucial evidence to prove you were not. 

Los Angeles Injury Group Automobile Accident Attorney 

Automobile accidents can cause a lot of confusion in someone’s life. You don’t have to go through this overwhelming time alone. Contact a Los Angeles automobile accident attorney if you have been involved in a vehicle accident with a dashcam. The attorneys at Los Angeles Injury Group are highly trained in California personal injury law so we can help you understand the legality of dashcams and how they affect your legal claim.

It is critical to have a strong legal team by your side when dealing with any legal matter. You want a team who will give you the best legal advice and work for you. The attorneys at Los Angeles Injury Group will keep you informed, answer any questions along the way, and keep you involved in all major decisions.

The attorneys at Los Angeles Injury Group are passionate about helping injured victims fight for their legal rights.  Our automobile accident attorneys will evaluate your entire accident and determine the best legal claim to file. Our goal is to help you recover the maximum amount of compensation. Call us today to set up a consultation and find out how our automobile accident attorneys can assist you.  Contact us at (310)-954-7248.