Dashboard cameras — New Hampshire

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

Windshield placement and visibility

No person may drive any vehicle with any sign, poster, sticker, or other nontransparent material (i.e., dash cam) upon or adjacent to the front windshield, side wings, or side or rear windows which obstructs the driver's clear view of the roadway or any intersecting roadway.

Dashboard or behind the rear-view mirror mounting is the best option.

Audio and video recording

New Hampshire is an all-party consent state. This means you can record audio as long as all parties to the conversation (e.g., the driver and all passengers) consent.

In New Hampshire, it is generally legal to record video 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 New Hampshire is an all-party consent state for audio recordings, fleet managers or drivers can record conversations in the vehicle if all parties to the conversation consent. 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.