Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

If I wanted to mount and audio/video recording device in my car to record traffic stops:

1) Is it legal to record a traffic stop?

2) Do I need to disclose to the officer that he/she is being recorded?

3) Can it be used as evidence in court?


Asked on 2/26/10, 10:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

It is legal, but they need to know they are being recorded for sound purposes. A video, without sound, does not need permission. With permission and/or video only, it is admissible.

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Answered on 3/06/10, 7:54 pm


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