[Andy M]

Just a quick question, hopefully some of you know the answer to this.

If you videotape someone on the roads (i.e. cars doing stupid stuff, drivers having a hissy fit behind you, people trying to park at Pacific Mall, etc) and then post it on Youtube, would it be considered a violation of privacy?

[jasonintoronto]

it isn't, as what is done in public can be recorded by someone else (for instance a person that takes a picture of someone else that is out in public) for non-commercial purposes. of course, i am not a lawyer.

more info here:
http://ambientlight.ca/laws.php

if you are recording and you are the driver, this may be illegal as it could be considered dangerous or distracted driving.

[Andy M]

I found a fairly good deal for a dashcam and I thought of installing one on my car when tracking and also for insurance purposes. But then I got the idea...why not post some of the funny/dangerous things I see on Toronto roads onto Youtube? I'm sure there are some times where you've seen someone do something absolutely stupid and went "I wish I had a video camera handy". (I've seen a guy read a newspaper while driving...a TTC bus).

[redline2]

If you do something like that, you should consider editing such videos and smudging people's faces and license plates. What may be funny for some could land others in a heap of trouble. As an example, perhaps the opposite sex passenger (or perhaps same sex to be politically proper) is not exactly a family friend, etc. etc. Just seems like a multitude of ways to potentially screw up the life of some unsuspecting driver.

I'll be sure to drive extra courteously around montego blue 335i sedans!

[Spoolin335]

Is this also apply to filming/recording a conversation with a cop when he pulls you over without his consent?