Ask a Trooper by Troy Christianson

 

Question: I see a lot of dash camera footage on YouTube and online altogether. This got me thinking, are dash cams legal?

 

Answer: Minnesota law allows driver feedback and safety monitoring equipment when mounted immediately behind, slightly above or slightly below the rearview mirror.  Mounting directly on the dashboard of the vehicle is not allowed as that could obstruct the vision of the driver.

You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober.  Help us drive Minnesota toward zero deaths.

If you have any questions concerning traffic-related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol, at 2900 48th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901-5848; or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

Troy Christianson is a sergeant with the Minnesota State Patrol.