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gringorio
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Dash Cams at Border Entries?
Hey Ya'll,
Just wondering if it is illegal or not recommended, to have a dash cam in operation when entering or exiting Baja, Mexico? Do Mexican or U.S. customs
agents have any issues with them?
Also, anyone use a dash cam while traveling in Baja?
Thanks! ~gringorio
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bajaguy
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I run dash cams in Baja (Mexico) and the US in each vehicle. Never been questioned by US or Mexican authorities
I highly recommend them in the event of an accident or a mordita attempt
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BigBearRider
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Border guys in both US and Canada have asked if my helmet
Mounted GoPro was on. It wasn't.
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fandango
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I use a dash cam all the time. Only trouble I had was at a military stop in Ensenada, he did not like it AT ALL.
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gringorio
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Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  | I run dash cams in Baja (Mexico) and the US in each vehicle. Never been questioned by US or Mexican authorities
I highly recommend them in the event of an accident or a mordita attempt |
Thanks for the input - I like the idea using them for evidence in case of an accidnet or bribe! I also have a rear-facing cam and both capture audio
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gringorio
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| Quote: Originally posted by fandango | I use a dash cam all the time. Only trouble I had was at a military stop in Ensenada, he did not like it AT ALL.
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Thanks for that tip. I might pull it down (but not turn it off) at checkpoints ...
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gringorio
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Did you get the feeling they would have asked you to turn it off?
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BigBearRider
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That's the feeling I got.
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Santiago
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Has anyone with a dash cam ever used it in a traffic stop where an attempted mordita might occur? I'm curious what the outcome was.
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bkbend
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I had a friend (third-party alert) whose wife took a photo with her phone during an attempted mordita and agreement was worked out that if she deleted
to photo they were free to go on their way.
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I'm going to pick one up next trip NOB. I like the idea of documenting what happens both in accidents and traffic stops. The nice thing is if the
video is not in your favor, you don't have to mention it!
Living Large in Loreto. Off-grid and happy.
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seanmiller
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I think dash camera are prohibited on entries like this. Should check out some immigration policies.
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fandango
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I leave mine up and running both northbound and southbound. Never had a comment.
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gringorio
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Thanks for the reply. Since I first posted this question I have been back and forth several times through Lukeville and Calexico all while keeping
the dashcam up and running in plain view. The last time through Calexico (late April), my Spanish co-worker was temporarily detained for paper work
clarification. My dashcam was up in plain view while they searched my car and no one said a word.
That said, I do not know if they are illegal or not at border crossings. 
[Edited on 6-12-2017 by gringorio]
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gringorio
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I think it is the way to go ...
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BigWooo
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| Quote: Originally posted by Santiago | | Has anyone with a dash cam ever used it in a traffic stop where an attempted mordita might occur? I'm curious what the outcome was.
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Yes, a couple months ago we were pulled over in Constitucion and told we failed to stop at an intersection. I showed the officer the camera and asked
him to review the video with me so I would know where I missed the stop, so I wouldn't repeat the same mistake next time. He said drive carefully,
told us to go, and walked away.
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Just for this situation alone, the camera would be worth the investment
| Quote: Originally posted by BigWooo | | Quote: Originally posted by Santiago | | Has anyone with a dash cam ever used it in a traffic stop where an attempted mordita might occur? I'm curious what the outcome was.
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Yes, a couple months ago we were pulled over in Constitucion and told we failed to stop at an intersection. I showed the officer the camera and asked
him to review the video with me so I would know where I missed the stop, so I wouldn't repeat the same mistake next time. He said drive carefully,
told us to go, and walked away. |
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https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-uniden-cam945g-dash-camera-...
| Quote: Originally posted by BigWooo | | Quote: Originally posted by Santiago | | Has anyone with a dash cam ever used it in a traffic stop where an attempted mordita might occur? I'm curious what the outcome was.
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Yes, a couple months ago we were pulled over in Constitucion and told we failed to stop at an intersection. I showed the officer the camera and asked
him to review the video with me so I would know where I missed the stop, so I wouldn't repeat the same mistake next time. He said drive carefully,
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bajatom24
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Use of cameras of any kind at U.S. or Mexico border is prohibited. But, as with all Baja, it depends on the customs and/or miltary person you are
dealing with. Some care, some don't.
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In 2002 at a military stop, I had a digital camera sitting on the passenger seat. (They were new then.) They asked about it and I was going to
demonstrate it by taking a picture.
They immediately stopped me. They were polite and explained that you may not take pictures of military sites.
About four years ago I asked if I could take a picture of that giant statue (an eagle?) at the state line for Baja Sur and was told "No" by one of the
guards.
My guess is that it is possible to get in trouble.
What I'm doing at work is so secret, even I don't know what I'm doing!
One should believe in God, because even Google doesn't know everything.
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