Front
The road ahead
Shows who ran the red light, who changed lanes, and the other car’s number plate. This is the footage that settles most fault disputes.
Records a public road
Driver guide · Victoria
Dash cams for Uber and rideshare drivers.
What a dash cam proves after a crash, what to look for in one, and where to be careful when recording passengers in Victoria.
The short answer
Uber and DiDi don’t make you fit a dash cam, but most full-time drivers have one, because footage of the road is the quickest way to show a crash wasn’t your fault. A camera facing out of the car is simple. A camera recording inside the car, especially sound, is where Victorian privacy law applies, so set that up carefully.
Three views
What each camera is for.
Rear
The road behind
Being hit from behind is one of the most common crashes for drivers who stop often. A rear camera shows it, and catches hit-and-runs in car parks.
Records a public road
Cabin
Inside the car
Useful if a passenger makes a false complaint or damages the car. It also records people in a private space, so the rules below apply.
Take care with sound
Buying one
What to look for.
You don’t need the most expensive model. You need one that can read a number plate at night and survives a Melbourne summer.
- Front and rear camerasOne box, two views. Most crashes come from one of them.
- Sharp enough for plates2K or 4K on the front camera, with good low-light footage.
- Loop recording with locked clipsIt records over old footage but protects the clip when it senses an impact.
- Parking modeKeeps watch when you’re parked between shifts.
- GPS stampPuts the time, place and speed on the footage.
- Built for heatA windscreen in summer gets very hot. Look for a heat-rated camera and a high-endurance memory card.
Recording passengers
Where to be careful in Victoria.
This is general information, not legal advice.
- Victoria’s Surveillance Devices Act 1999 restricts recording private conversations you’re not part of, and publishing recordings of private conversations. A cabin camera with sound can pick up passengers talking to each other.
- Safe Transport Victoria sets the rules for cameras in commercial passenger vehicles. Taxis doing rank and hail work must have an approved security camera, and a dash cam doesn’t replace it. Check its camera and audio standards before you record inside the cabin.
- In the Uber Driver app you can register a dash cam under Account, App settings, Video recording. Uber then tells riders the trip may be recorded.
- Never post footage of a passenger online. Use it only to report an incident to the platform, the police, or the people handling your claim.
Sources: Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (Vic), Safe Transport Victoria, camera and audio standards, Uber, recording for added peace of mind. Checked 13 October 2026.
After a crash
Don’t lose the footage.
- Leave the camera runningDon’t unplug it or take the card out at the roadside.
- Don’t format or reuse the cardThat’s how footage gets wiped.
- Note the timeIt makes the clip quick to find.
- Hand it overStallion members call the club and we retrieve the footage.
Stallion Dashcam plan
A 4K dash cam, included with your cover.
The Dashcam plan includes a DDPAI Z90 with a 4K front camera and a 2K rear camera, fitted along with the GPS tracker.
- $130 a month, on a 12-month term
- $300 refundable deposit
- The camera is yours after 12 months
- After a crash, the club retrieves the footage
Q.01Do Uber drivers need a dash cam?
No, it’s optional. Uber lets drivers register a dash cam in the Driver app, and footage can be attached to a safety report.
Q.02Is there a free dash cam for Uber drivers?
Not from Uber. On Stallion’s Dashcam plan, a DDPAI Z90 4K front and 2K rear camera is included in the $130 monthly membership, and it’s yours after 12 months.
Q.03Can I record passengers in my car in Victoria?
Take care, especially with sound. Victoria’s Surveillance Devices Act 1999 restricts recording private conversations you’re not part of, and Safe Transport Victoria sets camera rules for commercial passenger vehicles. Check both before recording inside the cabin. This is general information, not legal advice.
Q.04Does dash cam footage prove who was at fault?
It’s often the strongest evidence, because it shows what happened instead of two drivers’ versions. Fault is still decided on all the evidence.
Q.05What should I do with the footage after a crash?
Leave the camera alone and don’t format or reuse the card. Stallion members call the club within 48 hours and we retrieve the footage.
Want the camera and the cover together?
Dashcam plan, $130 a month. Two minutes to get a quote, no payment taken.