Dashboard cameras — Nevada

Dash cams are legal in Nevada, but the following rules should be considered:  

Windshield placement and visibility

The general rule is that person may not drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster or other nontransparent material (e.g., dash cam) upon the front windshield, side wings or side or rear windows which obstructs the driver’s clear view of the highway or any intersecting highway. This rule does not apply to any material displayed in the 6-inch square area of the lower corner of the windshield farthest removed from the driver.

As an alternative to the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger side, a dash cam may be mounted on the dashboard.

Audio and video recording

Nevada is a one-party consent state. This means you can record audio as long as one party to the conversation (e.g., the driver or the passenger) consent.

In Nevada, it is generally legal to record videos in public and in semi-public places like a truck cab, where there is little or no expectation of privacy.

However, video recording on private property (e.g., customer sites and delivery locations) without permission may be illegal, especially if footage includes people who are unaware that they are being recorded. Best practice: Dash cams should be deactivated or explicit permission obtained from the property owner or the individuals being recorded prior to video recording on private property.

Employee and driver privacy

Because Nevada has one-party consent for audio recordings, fleet managers or drivers can record conversations in the vehicle as long one party, such as the driver consents. The best practice, however, is to both post a sign in the cab and inform all passengers verbally (whether customers, contractors, or employees) of audio or video recording for purposes of trust, transparency, and to avoid privacy disputes.