Right to Record.

[awa355]

This may have been bought up before, but I cant find anything specific so will post this.

If I got pulled over by a cop and I had my helmet cam running, could he/she demand that I turn it off? At a standstill, it would record conversations.

Been 40 years since I was last pulled over , and I rarely use my helmet cam, but have wondered, if the situation arose, what rights would I have to keep the camera recording?

[riffer]

Interesting one.

Perhaps you could get in touch with the Producers of "Highway Patrol" or other like shows and ask them about the law.

Or is it different between Police and public? I wouldn't have thought so.

Perhaps you could carry some kind of model release form with you each time you ride just in case.

[rastuscat]

This may have been bought up before, but I cant find anything specific so will post this.

If I got pulled over by a cop and I had my helmet cam running, could he/she demand that I turn it off? At a standstill, it would record conversations.

Been 40 years since I was last pulled over , and I rarely use my helmet cam, but have wondered, if the situation arose, what rights would I have to keep the camera recording?

It's a public place, keep recording. Nothing says he/she can't record you, so you can record them. It's like the teapot tapes. If it were a private conversation you couldn't record it, but it's in a public place, and available for anyone to hear who happens to be there, so it's publicly available.

If they insist on you turning it off, ask which law they are using. There isn't one.

Donuts.

[NordieBoy]

According to a letter from the Privacy Commissioner a few years ago, if you're a party to the conversation, record away. You don't even have to tell the other party.

[MSTRS:Me]

According to a letter from the Privacy Commissioner a few years ago, if you're a party to the conversation, record away. You don't even have to tell the other party.

If the cop doesn't notice, it might be best not to tell....
The cop may not care, but if you strike one of 'the other ones' - well, s/he can make your life a misery for a short while.

[Scuba_Steve]

It's a public place, keep recording. Nothing says he/she can't record you, so you can record them. It's like the teapot tapes. If it were a private conversation you couldn't record it, but it's in a public place, and available for anyone to hear who happens to be there, so it's publicly available.

If they insist on you turning it off, ask which law they are using. There isn't one.

Donuts.

Wot he said ^ and if they're telling you to turn it off, even more reason to keep it on

[5150]

Been 40 years since I was last pulled over

You need to get out more often

[p.dath]

This may have been bought up before, but I cant find anything specific so will post this.

If I got pulled over by a cop and I had my helmet cam running, could he/she demand that I turn it off? At a standstill, it would record conversations.

Been 40 years since I was last pulled over , and I rarely use my helmet cam, but have wondered, if the situation arose, what rights would I have to keep the camera recording?

First, lets assume you are being pulled over by a cop for a random stop, as opposed to a court order, arrest warrant, etc. Lets also assume that you aren't on controlled land, such as a military base, airport, or any other area with specific legal protection with regard to cameras.

Lets also assume you aren't wanted for copyright infringement by the US Government. As in this case, it is no longer clear to me which countries law applies, if any at all. But I digress.

My guess (and it is a guess) would be that if you were on public property then there would not be any grounds to comply with such a request. If you were on your own private property then there would not be any grounds to comply with such a request. If you were on someone's else's private property, I think you might be ok being a party to the proceedings - but if the private property owner objected you might have to stop.


Do also note though it is a double edged sword, and the Police could request at the camera for evidence should the case go further (especially if you were arrested and charged with something).

[yod]

Do also note though it is a double edged sword, and the Police could request at the camera for evidence should the case go further (especially if you were arrested and charged with something).

Translation: if he DOES write you a ticket, DO NOT go Vinnie Jones on his ass.

[awa355]

You need to get out more often

Geez mate! that cost me $12. 80kph with a pillion passenger I learnt my lesson. My Father told me if I got pulled up again, the bike (XS2) would be locked away.

[GPXchick]

It's a public place, keep recording. Nothing says he/she can't record you, so you can record them. It's like the teapot tapes. If it were a private conversation you couldn't record it, but it's in a public place, and available for anyone to hear who happens to be there, so it's publicly available.

If they insist on you turning it off, ask which law they are using. There isn't one.

Donuts.

100% Correct

[James Deuce]

You can record anything you like so long as one party knows that the conversation is being recorded. That party can be you. Which is generally how my parties go.

[sil3nt]

This may have been bought up before, but I cant find anything specific so will post this.

If I got pulled over by a cop and I had my helmet cam running, could he/she demand that I turn it off? At a standstill, it would record conversations.

Been 40 years since I was last pulled over , and I rarely use my helmet cam, but have wondered, if the situation arose, what rights would I have to keep the camera recording?

Such a speed demon

[yod]

That party can be you. Which is generally how my parties go.

I lol'd

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to James Deuce again.

[Big Dave]

You can record anything you like so long as one party knows that the conversation is being recorded. That party can be you. Which is generally how my parties go.

You can cry if you want to.