Yes, Dashcams are legal in Saudi Arabia but subject to strict privacy and data protection compliance under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) regulations. Recording in public spaces is permitted if it does not infringe on individuals’ privacy rights or violate traffic laws. The 2026 PDPL enforcement requires explicit consent for recording identifiable individuals, with penalties for misuse.
Key Regulations for Dashcams in Saudi Arabia
- Privacy Compliance: Dashcams must avoid recording pedestrians or occupants without consent, per PDPL Article 42, which prohibits unauthorized personal data collection.
- Traffic Law Adherence: Installation must not obstruct the driver’s view or violate Saudi Traffic Regulations, which mandate unobstructed rear and side visibility.
- Data Storage Restrictions: Recorded footage must be stored securely and deleted within 30 days unless required for legal disputes, as per CITC’s 2023 Data Retention Guidelines.
Violations may result in fines up to SAR 5 million under the PDPL or SAR 100,000 for traffic-related offenses. Courts may admit dashcam footage as evidence if obtained lawfully.