Am I Allowed to Install a Dash Cam If I Drive Uber? (Australia 2026)

You drive for Uber, you carry strangers all day, and you want a dash cam in case a trip goes wrong. The obvious question: are you actually allowed? We went through Uber's own published documents, and the transport rules in each state, so you do not have to guess. The short answer is yes, Uber lets you run a dash cam. But depending on where you drive, the type of camera you can use for rideshare work is more limited than most drivers realise.

The short answer

  • Uber allows dash cams in Australia, as long as you follow local laws.
  • A front-facing, video-only dash cam is the lowest-risk setup in every state.
  • Cabin (interior) cameras are restricted in Victoria and Queensland for rideshare work, and an ordinary consumer dash cam is not an approved option in either state.
  • Audio recording of your passengers is the biggest legal risk everywhere, and it is tightly controlled in Victoria.
  • Never post your footage online. Uber specifically prohibits it.

What Uber's Community Guidelines say about dash cams

Uber's dash cam rules for Australian drivers sit in the Uber Community Guidelines for Australia and New Zealand (the version we checked was last modified in April 2026). There is a dedicated section titled “Use of dash cams that record video and/or audio”.

In that section, Uber says that, depending on your local laws and regulations, “drivers may choose to install and use a dashcam”. Uber adds that footage can be used as evidence for Uber, police or insurers if something goes wrong on a trip. The same section makes three other points worth knowing:

  • Some locations require a rider's consent to be recorded, or restrict recording more broadly. It is up to you to check your local laws.
  • Submitting footage to Uber is your choice, and Uber will review it against its guidelines and terms.
  • Sharing or streaming a person's image, audio or video on social media or anywhere public breaks the guidelines and can trigger an investigation by Uber's safety team.

This matters more than it might look. The guidelines also say that not following them can be a material breach of your agreement with Uber. That can cost you access to the platform. So the dash cam section is effectively part of the deal you signed up to.

What about the Uber driver agreement itself?

We looked for the Australian driver Services Agreement so we could quote it directly. Uber does not publish it on its public legal site. Instead, Uber's legal hub says active drivers can view the documents they have accepted by logging in at partners.uber.com. Everything Uber publicly says about dash cams for Australian drivers is in the Community Guidelines, its Australian driver safety pages and the Uber Help articles covered here. If you want to double-check your own agreement, that is where to find it.

Uber's rules for using your footage

Uber's help article Guidelines for recording riders and uploading videos sets out how footage can be used. In plain English:

  • Only use recordings to prove a trip was completed or to report an incident.
  • If you report an incident, upload the footage unedited.
  • You may need to tell riders you are recording, depending on local laws.
  • And the big one, in Uber's words: “Do not post any images, audio or videos of a person on social media”.

That rules out the “crazy passenger” TikTok. Beyond breaking Uber's rules, posting footage of a passenger can also run into your state's surveillance laws, which restrict publishing recordings made of private conversations and activities.

How to register your dash cam in the Uber Driver app

Uber lets you register your own dash cam in the Uber Driver app. Uber's Australian driver page, Recording for added peace of mind, gives these steps:

  1. Choose Account on the main menu.
  2. Select App settings.
  3. Pick Video recording.
  4. Choose Dashcam registration and follow the prompts to enter your dash cam details.

App menus change, so follow what your app shows if the wording is slightly different.

According to Uber's Register your dashcam in the Uber Driver app announcement, registering does two useful things. Uber lets riders know your car has a dash cam. Riders who do not want to be recorded can cancel for free and book a different driver, with no impact on your star rating. You can also submit footage if a rider makes a report against you.

When Uber published that announcement (October 2023), registration was only available in South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, the ACT and New Zealand. We could not find a newer Uber Australia update, so open the Driver app to see whether the option shows up in your state.

The same Australian driver page also describes an in-app audio recording option that uses your phone's microphone. If you drive in Victoria, check Safe Transport Victoria's rules before using any audio recording in your car, because audio in rideshare vehicles is regulated there.

Pro Tip: Registering is not a legal permission slip. It tells your riders about the camera, which helps with notice and consent, but it does not override your state's transport rules. If you drive in Victoria or Queensland, read the next section before you switch on a cabin camera.

State by state: what an Uber driver can actually run

This is where most online advice gets it wrong. Uber leaves the legal detail to “local laws”, and in two states the transport regulators have specific rules for rideshare vehicles that go well beyond general privacy law.

Victoria: front-facing, video only

Victoria is the strictest state for rideshare cameras. Safe Transport Victoria's Security Camera Specifications (July 2026) treat rideshare as a “booked” commercial passenger vehicle (CPV) service. They state: “Booked CPVs are not permitted to record video or images within the vehicle.”

The regulator's camera and audio standards FAQ says a separate dash cam is OK only if it meets three conditions. It must not record audio, must not be connected to a security camera system, and must record only through the windscreen without capturing passengers. Audio recording in a rideshare car must use a device approved by Safe Transport Victoria. Under regulation 14A of the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Regulations 2018, driving with an unapproved audio recording device operating carries a penalty of up to 20 penalty units.

For Victorian Uber drivers: fit a front-facing dash cam, turn the microphone off, and skip the cabin camera.

Queensland: no ordinary cabin cameras

Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) covers this on its personalised transport vehicle security cameras page, which applies to ride-booking vehicles like Uber. Forward and rear-facing cameras are allowed, but they must not record images or audio of anyone inside the vehicle. TMR is clear that “Only approved security cameras in a personalised transport vehicle may face inwards”. TMR also says that using an unapproved system to record video or audio inside the vehicle can attract a fine.

For Queensland Uber drivers: front and rear dash cams are fine, as long as they point outward and do not pick up passengers or their conversations. If you want interior recording, it has to be a TMR-approved security camera system.

NSW, SA, WA, Tasmania, ACT and NT

In these states and territories, we have not found a transport rule that bans a dash cam's cabin channel in a rideshare car. In NSW, for example, the requirement for an approved security camera system is set out for taxis. That leaves the general surveillance and listening device laws, and those are mainly about audio. Recording a private conversation generally needs consent, although most states have some narrow exceptions. The exact rules differ between states, so check yours:

In Western Australia, Transport WA says a camera unit that may record people inside a passenger vehicle needs a notice sign. The sign must be clearly visible inside, at the front of the vehicle. Wherever you drive, a recording notice sticker that every passenger can see as they get in is a simple precaution.

Quick reference table

Where you drive Front-facing dash cam Cabin camera (video) Audio recording
Victoria Yes, video only No Only with a Safe Transport Victoria approved device
Queensland Yes (rear-facing too), must not capture people inside Only a TMR-approved security camera Only a TMR-approved security camera
NSW, SA, Tasmania, ACT Yes No rideshare-specific ban we have found; use notice signage Consent required, with narrow exceptions under state law
WA, NT Yes No rideshare-specific ban we have found; WA requires signage if people inside may be recorded Consent required, with narrow exceptions under state law

Uber's in-app dash cam registration was listed for NSW, SA, Tasmania and the ACT at the time Uber announced it.

Which dash cam should an Uber driver buy?

It comes down to your state:

  • Victoria: a front-only dash cam with audio recording switched off, such as the VIOFO A329S 1-CH front-only dash cam. Skip the cabin channel.
  • Queensland: a front and rear dash cam that points outward only, such as the Vantrue S1 Pro Max front and rear dash cam. Keep audio off unless you are using a TMR-approved system.
  • Everywhere else: a three-channel camera that records the road ahead, the road behind and the cabin, with infrared (IR) night vision for the interior on late shifts. Add a recording notice sticker, and register the camera in the Uber Driver app if it is available in your state.

We compare our top picks in our guide to the best dash cam for Uber and rideshare drivers, and you can browse our full range of dash cams in Australia. If you drive for more than one app, our overview of rideshare dash cam laws in Australia covers DiDi and the others. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find an independent dash cam installer near you.

Frequently asked questions

Do Uber drivers need a dash cam?

No. We have not seen any Uber requirement for drivers in Australia to have a dash cam. It is optional, but it is one of the most practical ways to protect yourself against false complaints, damage claims and accident disputes.

Can Uber drivers record passengers in Australia?

It depends on your state and on whether you mean video or audio. Uber allows recording where local laws permit it. In Victoria, rideshare vehicles cannot record video inside the car, and audio needs an approved device. In Queensland, only approved security cameras may record inside. In other states, audio is the main issue, and it generally needs the consent of the people being recorded, with narrow exceptions.

Does Uber have an approved dash cam?

We could not find an Uber-approved dash cam brand for Australia. Uber lets you register your own dash cam in the Driver app where the feature is available. Separately, Victoria and Queensland have their own approved security camera requirements for passenger vehicles, and Safe Transport Victoria says dash cams are not an approved security camera type.

Will riders know I have a dash cam?

If you register your camera in the Uber Driver app, Uber notifies riders, and they can cancel for free if they do not want to be recorded. We also recommend a visible recording notice sticker in your car, whether or not you register.

Can I send my dash cam footage to Uber?

Yes. Uber's guidelines say submitting footage is at your discretion, subject to local laws. If you report an incident, upload the footage unedited and keep it to the trip and the safety issue involved.

Can I post Uber passenger footage online?

No. Sharing or streaming a person's image, audio or video on social media breaks Uber's Community Guidelines and can put your account at risk. It can also breach state surveillance laws.

The bottom line

Yes, you can install a dash cam if you drive Uber in Australia. Uber allows it, as long as you follow your local laws. For most drivers, a front-facing camera is the lowest-risk place to start. Keep audio off unless you are sure it is legal where you drive, and do not fit an ordinary cabin camera in Victoria or Queensland. Register the camera in the Uber Driver app if your state supports it, and keep your footage off social media.

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Last reviewed: 14 September 2026. What this page says about Australian law is general information rather than legal advice, and legislation, ACCC guidance and manufacturer warranty policies change. If a specification, a feature or a claim on this page is wrong or has gone out of date, tell us and we will correct it.

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