And would this be useful evidence in the event of an accident?
2006-11-12 23:24:05 · 26 answers · asked by dolomite78 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes it's illegal as you are filming people without their consent
2006-11-12 23:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
How you record will tell you if it is illegal or not, if you are recording when you are driving then it would be illegal. Recording an accident may be helpful but you have to consider the chain of evidence, most police departments take pictures of an accident scene, you can always use it for a news agency. Other thing to consider is some people do not like someone pointing a camcorder at them. Its all a matter of judgment.
2006-11-12 23:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the surveillance is not directed surveillance, or you are not holding the camera, IE not in proper control. My only word of warning is that the whole tape would need to be seized by the police if it was used as evidence. The tape would be viewed in it's entirety and therefore anything could be used as evidence, so make sure that your driving is squeaky clean. That's how that MET officer was done. Because an incident happened and the tape was seized and whilst reviewing the tape other offences were apparent.
2006-11-13 00:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by GRILL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea if you recorded there face of the license plate, then it could be considered slander of some kind so be careful. Also i really hope you were not holding the camcorder while driving, cause that will work against you if you were involved in the accident so make sure you are careful. Now if you wintnessed the whole thing it should be ok.
2006-11-12 23:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by Im that girl! 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no longer something incorrect with it except you have something to conceal. illegals in arizona are nonetheless driving regardless of those verify factors and it somewhat is the reason certainly everyone seems to be being checked.it sort of sucks being inconvenienced yet for the main area it has a minimum of made the hispanic community purchase vehicle insurance which has helped decrease down on hit and runs
2016-12-10 08:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they have cameras on busses now, as some idiots actually try to cause an accident with a bus and then claim vast injuries etc. Insurance fraud.
2006-11-12 23:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by John S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a great idea to me... I'm all for it. There are some awful drivers out there and just think how much time could be saved on insurance claims and stuff like that?
Is it legal folks?
2006-11-12 23:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by kpk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with cynical si you are allowed to take pictures provided it is not used for monetary or illegal use. Think how many cctv cameras are in the uk.
2006-11-12 23:36:01 · answer #8 · answered by jojo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is illegal, it shouldn't be. A driver who obeys traffic laws will have nothing to fear, in fact, it might make road use safer.
2006-11-13 00:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't think so. Be careful though. If a curiouse police man asks if they can have a look, you might find all of your bad habbits being used against you.
2006-11-12 23:33:42 · answer #10 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how it could be illegal, cops have them in their cars, and here in Ohio, one cop was fired because he used the camera to help him look up some girls skirt.
2006-11-12 23:33:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋