I always see videos on the net where the police are telling bystanders to turn off their video cameras during a traffic stop or whatever. Sometimes the officer gets angry and threaten the camera person and appear that they are going to take physical action to prevent themselves from being taped.
If the officer acts appropriately then what would they have to be afraid of? Most cruisers are equipped with a dashboard camera and audio anyways.
The reason I ask, is that I was thinking of installing a few cameras and a microphone in my car and recording the video to a PC installed in the trunk. I would use it mainly at the race track.
If I was pulled over could the officer demand I turn off the video recording..assuming he notices? Maybe its playing on the TV in the dash or something. What might be the consequences if I refuse?
2007-04-13 12:11:57 · 5 answers · asked by tbizzy43068 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They film us, we can film them. What do they have to hide? check out the video.
2007-04-13 12:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by jeb black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can ask you to turn it off. He can ask you to do anything.. Ask why. The answer will be on tape.If you have the recorder on a switch from the fuse box. then if he doesn't notice the camara, you can turn off the motor and it'll still tape. Have the tv in the dash on a switch that you can turn off if you get pulled over. Then it can still tape the event and he won't see himself on camara.
2007-04-13 12:54:09 · answer #2 · answered by reinformer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a law restricting the use of recording devices in public places. Some audio recordings are not admissible as evidence in court if all parties being recorded are not aware of the recording. That wouldn't be the case for you.
2007-04-13 12:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lancaid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way you talk, it sounds like you want to get pulled over. Drive legal, and save all the video stuff for something more fun.
2007-04-13 12:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any reason no to. It makes large info for each aspect of the regulation. each and every police vehicle is equipped with a digicam to record you and maximum departments at the on the spot are equipping their officials with mikes and cameras on their uniform to record the habit of the criminals they arrive in contact with. if you're recording, assume your digicam to be subpoenaed as info..
2016-11-23 17:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋