dash cam in car

Yes, a dash cam in your car is legal in Australia, provided it doesn’t block your view and it’s mounted securely—think tucked behind the rear‑view mirror.

Hard-wire to an accessory fuse or use a 12V socket; for parking mode, add a hard‑wire kit with low‑voltage cut‑off so your battery doesn’t cark it.

Set video to at least 1080p/60fps, enable GPS and G‑sensor, and use a high‑endurance microSD card you replace periodically.

Audio recording is where laws get spicy: states have Surveillance Devices Acts that restrict recording private conversations—so either disable audio or get consent.

Check that cables don’t interfere with airbags, and be ready to hand footage to insurers or police if you want it to back your story rather than star in it.