Drivers in Cyprus will be allowed to use dashboard cameras (dashcams) from 23 July 2026, following the introduction of new legislation to improve road safety, support accident investigations, and help police tackle traffic-related offences.
The new law, published in the Official Gazette on 22 April 2026, establishes a legal framework for the installation and operation of image-recording devices in private vehicles, commercial fleets, and government-owned vehicles. Until now, the use of dashcams has existed in a legal grey area due to concerns surrounding privacy and data protection.
What Drivers Need to Know
From 23 July 2026:
- Dashcams will be legal in Cyprus.
- Video recording will be permitted, but audio recording will not.
- Footage can be used for accident and crime investigations.
- Police and insurers may request relevant recordings.
- Public sharing of footage without consent will generally be prohibited.
- Data protection rules must be strictly followed.
- Courts will decide whether recordings are admissible as evidence.
The new framework aims to balance the benefits of modern vehicle recording technology with the need to protect personal privacy, marking a significant change in Cyprus’ approach to road safety and digital evidence.