Where should a dash cam be positioned on the windscreen?
Choose a high central position near the rear-view mirror. The camera should see the road ahead while its body, mount and cable remain outside the driver's required field of view.
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Where to Position a Dash Cam in Your Car
Position a dash cam high on the windscreen, commonly behind or close to the rear-view mirror, with the lens seeing the road and the unit outside the driver's critical view. Confirm the frame before hiding cables.
Check the lens view before attaching the mount
Power the camera and use its screen or app to frame the image. Include useful road context without filling the frame with dashboard or headlining.
Keep clear of sensors and the swept viewing area
Do not cover rain sensors, driver-assistance cameras or other factory equipment. Check the vehicle handbook and ensure the installation does not interfere with visibility or controls.
Place a rear camera for usable footage
Mount it high and centrally where practical. Consider rear wiper coverage, heater lines, privacy glass and a moving tailgate before sticking it down.
Route the power cable safely
Tuck the cable securely without crossing controls or placing it over an airbag deployment path. Seek a fitter if trim or airbag routing is uncertain.
Common questions
Questions before you buy
Can a dash cam go behind the rear-view mirror?
Often yes, provided the lens has a clear view and the unit does not obstruct the driver or interfere with vehicle sensors.
Should a dash cam be in the middle of the windscreen?
A high, near-central lens position usually gives balanced road coverage, but the mount must remain legal and unobtrusive in that specific car.
Can I mount a dash cam low on the dashboard?
Only if the manufacturer permits it and the view remains clear. Dashboard reflections and a larger bonnet area can reduce useful footage.
Where should a rear dash cam be placed?
High on the rear glass is common, ideally within the rear wiper's cleared area and away from thick heater elements where possible.
Sources and how we chose
- Transcend DrivePro 250 manual · 2026-10-15
- UK Highway Code, using the road · 2026-10-15
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