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Dashcams are legal to use in most countries, but not everywhere on the same terms. Austria is known for strict limits on recording public roads, and in the EU and UK data protection rules can apply when footage showing other people is shared, so the rules where you drive matter as much as the camera.
Dashcams provide evidence after crashes, insurance disputes and parking damage. This category covers dashcam brands, from Nextbase, Redtiger, Rexing and WOLFBOX to INNOVV, which makes cameras for motorcycles.
Other car accessories are in Parts & Accessories, and servicing in Car Service.
What this category covers
| Type | Examples here | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Car dashcams | Nextbase, Redtiger, Rexing | Resolution and parking mode |
| Mirror and multi camera dashcams | WOLFBOX, WOLFBOX India | Rear camera quality |
| Motorcycle cameras | INNOVV | Weatherproofing and mounting |
Front only, front and rear, or three channel?
A front camera covers most incidents, but many crashes are rear end collisions. Front and rear systems record both, and three channel systems add an interior camera, useful for taxi and ride hailing drivers.
Resolution and night performance
Higher resolution, such as 2K or 4K, makes number plates easier to read, especially at a distance. Good image sensors and wide aperture lenses matter as much as resolution for recording clearly at night.
Check sample footage from real users at night, since marketing footage is often filmed in ideal light.
Supercapacitor or battery?
Dashcams with supercapacitors cope better with heat than those with lithium batteries, which can swell in a car parked in hot sun. In hot climates, a supercapacitor model is the safer choice.
Parking mode
Parking mode records when the camera detects movement or an impact while the car is parked. It usually needs a hardwire kit connected to the car's fuse box, with a voltage cutoff that stops the camera draining the car battery.
Hardwiring is straightforward for confident DIYers, but professional installation avoids mistakes with the fuse box.
Memory cards
Dashcams record constantly and overwrite old footage in a loop, which wears out ordinary memory cards. Use a high endurance microSD card made for continuous recording, and format it every month or so.
When the G sensor detects an impact, the camera locks that clip so it is not overwritten.
GPS and apps
Built in GPS records speed and location alongside the video, which can help establish what happened. WiFi and app connections make it easy to save and share clips from your phone.
Where to mount a dashcam
Mount it behind the rearview mirror so it does not block your view. Rules in many places, including the UK's Highway Code, require the windscreen to be clear of obstructions to the driver's view.
Using footage as evidence
Insurers and police in many countries accept dashcam footage. Save the original file straight after an incident, before it can be overwritten, and do not edit it.
Some insurers offer small discounts for drivers with dashcams. Ask when renewing.
Privacy and sharing footage
Posting footage online that shows identifiable people or number plates can raise privacy issues in some countries. Share incident footage with insurers and police rather than publicly.
Motorcycle cameras
Motorcycle dashcam systems such as INNOVV mount compact, weatherproof cameras front and rear, wired to the bike's power. Vibration resistance and waterproof connectors matter more than on car cameras.
Mirror dashcams
Mirror dashcams replace or clip over the rearview mirror and show the rear camera's view on a wide screen. They are useful in vehicles where the rear window view is blocked by passengers or cargo.
Field of view
A wider field of view captures more of the road and adjacent lanes, but makes distant objects smaller. Around 140 degrees is a common balance for front cameras, while very wide lenses can distort the edges of the image.
Installing and hiding cables
Route the power cable along the headliner and down the door pillar, tucked behind the trim. Keep cables clear of airbags in the pillars, and use the clips supplied rather than letting cables hang.
Cameras for commercial and fleet use
Fleet and taxi dashcams often add driver facing cameras, cloud upload and live tracking. Employers using them should tell drivers and follow workplace privacy rules.
Updating firmware
Makers release firmware updates that improve image quality and fix bugs. Check the app or the brand's website every few months and update through the steps the maker gives.
Checking the camera still works
Dashcams can fail silently, for example when a card fills or corrupts. Check a recent clip every few weeks to make sure it is still recording properly.
When dashcams go on sale
Dashcams are regularly discounted on Prime Day, Black Friday and around the holidays. Bundles including a hardwire kit and memory card are often better value.
Making a dashcam coupon go further
Check whether a coupon covers rear cameras, hardwire kits and memory cards bought together. A cheaper camera plus a high endurance card is often more reliable than a premium camera with a basic card.