Legal situation

“Just in case…”? When dashcams are permissible

Unrestricted use of car cameras is not permitted in this country: strict rules apply to their use.(Bild: Watcharin - stock.adobe.com)

To be on the safe side, many drivers think, let's do as they do in America and install a camera in the vehicle. You never know - do you? Beware, the use of cameras is generally only permitted within very narrow limits. We have an overview for you. 

Dashcams are small cameras that can be mounted on the dashboard or windshield of vehicles. This allows you to "see" what has happened in the event of an accident or similar - but the use of the cameras is risky, as they are only permitted under certain conditions, at least here in Austria - even if the general opinion claims otherwise.