Rideshare Dash Cam Laws in Australia: Uber, DiDi and Beyond

If you drive for Uber or DiDi, you have probably heard that a dash cam is solid protection against a passenger dispute, but you are worried about the legal side. Are you even allowed to record passengers? The short answer is yes, you can run a dash cam. You just need to handle the recording side properly. The rules change depending on your state, and in Victoria and Queensland the rules for cameras inside rideshare cars are stricter than most drivers expect.

Are dash cams allowed for Uber and DiDi drivers?

Yes, with conditions. Uber's Community Guidelines for Australia and New Zealand say drivers may install and use a dash cam, depending on local laws and regulations. DiDi's Australian Community Guidelines do not mention dash cams, and we have not seen DiDi ban them. For a driver carrying strangers all day, a camera is a sensible bit of protection to fit. It gives you proof of what happened if a passenger makes a false claim, damages your car, or refuses to pay.

The catch is not the camera on your windscreen. It is the recording of the people inside your car. Audio is regulated everywhere, and in Victoria and Queensland the transport rules also restrict cameras that face into the cabin. We cover both below.

Uber's dash cam policy

Uber's Community Guidelines for Australia and New Zealand have a dedicated section on dash cams that record video and audio. In short, drivers may choose to use a dash cam depending on local laws, and it is up to you to check those laws. Submitting footage to Uber is your choice. Sharing or streaming a person's image, audio or video on social media or in public places breaks the guidelines.

Uber also lets you register your camera in the Uber Driver app. Uber's Australian Recording for added peace of mind page gives the steps. Choose Account on the main menu, select App settings, pick Video recording, then Dashcam registration. Follow the prompts to enter your dash cam details.

According to Uber's 2023 dashcam announcement, once you register, Uber notifies your riders that a dash cam is fitted. Any rider who does not want to be recorded can cancel free of charge and book a different driver. It will not affect your star rating. That announcement listed the feature as available in South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT, along with New Zealand. We have not found a newer Uber update on which states are covered, so check inside your Uber Driver app to see whether registration is available where you drive.

Registering helps with passenger notice, but it does not override your state's transport rules. For a deeper look at exactly what Uber's own documents say, read our guide: Am I allowed to install a dash cam if I drive Uber?

DiDi's dash cam policy

DiDi does not publish a dash cam registration feature like Uber's, and its Community Guidelines do not have a dash cam section. One of the principles in those guidelines is simply following the law. So DiDi expects you to use your dash cam in line with your state's rules. Mount it so it does not block your view, and handle interior recording and audio consent correctly.

DiDi does run its own in-app audio recording feature in some Australian states and territories. DiDi's page does not say which ones. For the official word on your situation, check inside the DiDi Driver app or with DiDi driver support, as their guidance can change.

What about Ola, Bolt and other rideshare apps?

We have not seen smaller platforms like Ola, Bolt or Shebah publish a dash cam registration tool or a dash cam ban. Whichever app you drive for, the state rules below still apply, because they come from the government, not the platform. Check the driver terms inside each app for anything specific to that platform.

Rideshare dash cam laws and recording your passengers

Here is where most of the worry comes from. Filming the road ahead through your windscreen is the least risky kind of recording. Recording the people inside your car is where you need to be careful.

Audio. Each state has its own surveillance or listening devices law, such as the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 in New South Wales and the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 in Victoria. In most states, recording a private conversation generally needs the consent of the people in it, with some narrow exceptions that differ from state to state. Queensland's general privacy law lets a person who is part of a conversation record it. Even so, Queensland's transport rules separately restrict recording inside rideshare cars, as covered below.

Notice signs. A small sticker on the back of the headrest or on the dash telling passengers the vehicle is fitted with a recording camera gives them notice before the trip starts. It is good practice everywhere. In Western Australia, a clearly visible sign is required for a camera unit that may record people inside a passenger vehicle. A sign is not a legal guarantee, though. It does not make audio recording legal in Victoria, and it does not make an unapproved cabin camera legal in Queensland.

We are dash cam specialists, not lawyers, so if you are ever unsure, confirm your state's rules or get quick legal advice.

Pro Tip: Start with a front-facing camera with audio switched off. It is the setup that works in every state. Add a clear recording notice sticker, and register your camera in the Uber Driver app if it is available where you drive. Only add a cabin camera or audio once you have confirmed it is allowed in your state.

Victoria has the strictest rideshare camera rules

In Victoria, rideshare is a booked commercial passenger vehicle service regulated by Safe Transport Victoria. Its Security Camera Specifications (July 2026) say booked vehicles are not permitted to record video or images inside the vehicle. They also say dash cams are not an approved security camera type.

Safe Transport Victoria's camera and audio standards FAQ says you may use a separate dash cam only if it meets three conditions. It must not record audio, must not be connected to the vehicle's security camera system, and must only record through the windscreen without recording passengers. Any audio recording in a rideshare vehicle has to use a device approved by Safe Transport Victoria. Operating an unapproved audio recording device can attract a penalty under the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Regulations 2018.

For Victorian rideshare drivers, that means a front-facing, video-only dash cam, with no cabin camera and no audio.

Queensland restricts cabin cameras

Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) sets the rules on its personalised transport vehicle security cameras page, which covers ride-booking vehicles. Forward and rear-facing cameras are allowed, as long as they do not record images or audio of anyone inside the vehicle. Only TMR-approved security cameras may face inwards while you are providing a service, and approved systems need the official signage. TMR says using an unapproved system to record video or audio inside the vehicle can attract a fine.

So in Queensland, front and rear dash cams pointed outward are fine. If you want interior recording, check TMR's approved camera list first and fit something that complies.

Which dash cam should a rideshare driver use?

Start with your state:

Victoria: a front-only dash cam with audio switched off, such as the VIOFO A329S 1-CH front-only dash cam.
Queensland: a front and rear dash cam that only records outside the car, with audio off, such as the Vantrue S1 Pro Max front and rear dash cam.
NSW, SA, WA, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT: we have not found a transport rule that bans a cabin camera in a rideshare car. A three-channel camera is a strong choice, as long as you handle notice and audio consent properly. If you also want distant number plates on record, the VIOFO A329TC 3-channel dash cam pairs an infrared cabin camera with a 4K front and a 4x zoom telephoto.

For drivers in those other states, we usually point you to Vantrue. Much of the range is built around three-channel recording: one camera covers the road ahead, the road behind and the cabin, all at once. The cabin channel uses infrared night vision, often called IR, which Vantrue designs for recording inside the car at night when the interior light is off.

You can see the range on our Vantrue dash cam collection. If you want our specific picks and a proper comparison for rideshare, we have put them together in our guide to the best dash cam for Uber and rideshare drivers. A multi-channel camera is a slightly bigger job to wire in neatly. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find an independent dash cam installer near you.

The bottom line

Dash cams are allowed for Uber and DiDi drivers in Australia, but the type of camera you can run depends on your state. A front-facing, video-only camera works everywhere. In Victoria, stick to that. In Queensland, keep your cameras pointed outside unless you fit a TMR-approved system. Everywhere else, you can add a cabin camera, as long as you give passengers clear notice and follow your state's audio consent rules. Register your camera in the Uber Driver app where you can, and keep your footage off social media.

Ready to choose? Browse our full range of dash cams in Australia to compare every model we stock.

Still not sure what suits your car or your state? That is exactly what we are here for. Get in touch with Michael or Harrison through our contact page and we will help you sort the right setup, no worries. We are happy to talk through the practical side of camera setups for where you drive. For the legal side, check the official sources below or ask a qualified professional.

Where to read more: official sources

The rules can change, so it is always worth checking the original sources for your own situation. These are the official and expert references behind this article:

We sell dash cams and we are not lawyers. This page is general information, and it does not replace your own research. Check the official sources above yourself, and confirm that anything quoted here still applies, before you rely on it.

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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