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Dash cam - is the footage admissible as evidence?

  • 29-11-2017 6:41pm
    #1
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,639 ✭✭✭


    I’m wondering is there any point in having one if I can’t use the footage.

    A mate said footage can only be used in extreme cases as there are privacy laws


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It has been asked a few times before www.google.ie/search?q=Dashcam+court+site:.ie+site:www.boards.ie

    If you have a dashcam it will probably be more for telling another driver they are on camera, or by an insurance company to help settle a dispute. Most cases never go to court.


  • #3
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,639 ✭✭✭worded


    biko wrote: »
    It has been asked a few times before www.google.ie/search?q=Dashcam+court+site:.ie+site:www.boards.ie

    If you have a dashcam it will probably be more for telling another driver they are on camera, or by an insurance company to help settle a dispute. Most cases never go to court.


    Found another boards thread just now on the subject

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057536909


  • #4
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    worded wrote: »
    I’m wondering is there any point in having one if I can’t use the footage.

    A mate said footage can only be used in extreme cases as there are privacy laws

    And can CCTV from shop around the corner be used in court? Yes, as the dash-cam footage can.


  • #5
    blackbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,703 ✭✭✭blackbox


    Regarding privacy, you are allowed to film in (from) a public place but not from somewhere private unless you have permission.

    If you are recording a conversation you should advise the other party.


    .


  • #6
    ravima
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 848 ✭✭✭ravima


    Its dashcams/CCTV that is assisting at present in Insurer successfully defending cases.


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  • #7
    rex-x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    blackbox wrote: »
    Regarding privacy, you are allowed to film in (from) a public place but not from somewhere private unless you have permission.

    If you are recording a conversation you should advise the other party.


    .

    Not true, only one party needs to know i.e. you


  • #8
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,639 ✭✭✭worded


    blackbox wrote: »

    If you are recording a conversation you should advise the other party.


    .

    Not true

    Once you are in the conversation you can audio record covertly. I.e. you + others are talking


  • #9
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,430 ✭✭✭bladespin


    worded wrote:
    A mate said footage can only be used in extreme cases as there are privacy laws

    The court would decide if it was admissable.
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