The dashcam in my car is up by the passenger side of the mirror, so it doesn't block my view at all - I can barely see it past the mirror. In the van I have moved the navigation unit (GPS) to the dash, on the same Garmin "beanbag" mount as Laura... without the extra pillow; it's not in the way, but that depends on the angle of view, which depends on seating position.
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Originally Posted by War Eagle
... if the dashcam records audio (some do), state laws regarding the legality of that if people don't know their voice is being recorded (example: a cop pulls you over, comes to your window and starts talking to you without knowing the conversation is being recorded by a dashcam; https://www.rcfp.org/rcfp/orders/docs/RECORDING.pdf). Just saying....
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That document, which is for reporters, includes references to case law suggesting that the police officer has no reasonable expectation of privacy. If you get in my car, or come to my window, you are being recorded... and by getting in or approaching you have consented.
People in lawsuit-obsessed areas may choose to take a different approach.