On 25/01/2021 09:28, alan_m wrote:
On 25/01/2021 09:08, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 25/01/2021 07:35, alan_m wrote:
On 25/01/2021 03:14, Rod Speed wrote:

Not that easy with some of them and the
mount is still there with the others and
you may well be seen removing it anyway,

Sometimes the hassle is disconnecting the power whist still trying to
keep the power lead neat and hidden inside the roof lining etc.

After a while the new toy is less of a novelty and more of an annoyance
if being removed every time you get out of the car. I guess that most
people with a after market dash cam leave it there 24/365.

Except for an MOT. If it's anywhere in your field of view, it's a fail.

The first time my car had an MOT the garage phoned to say it would fail
if they didn't remove the dashcam, so I told them to take it off. The
daftest thing about this is that it is completely hidden by the sun
visor! So if that's down it blocks far more than the dashcam does. Add
to that the car's central camera/sensor console, which blocks even more
from your field of view through the windscreen, and it all makes even
less sense.


There is a specified area of the windscreen that must be kept clear
irrespective of an MOT. It is the same regulation that should stop you
having the fluffy dice or the air freshener swinging from your rear view
mirror on a piece of string.

Sun visors are allowed.

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...en-obscuration

That legislation was written before dashcams became popular. It mentions
"In practice, the annual test will check that items placed in or stuck
to the windscreen... do not seriously obscure the vision of the driver."
It make little sense to allow sun visors yet outlaw anything placed
behind them.

It further mentions windscreen Zones A and B. As far as I can see, the
camera/sensor console on my car encroaches on, and therefore contravenes
the requirements, of Zone B; "Windscreen stickers, or other
obstructions, shall not encroach more than 40mm." It might actually
encroach into Zone A; I'll have a look tomorrow.

My car has had a couple of MOTs with the dash cam mounted behind the
rear view mirror. It cannot be seen in the driving position.

The camera/sensor console is directly behind my rearview mirror!

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Jeff