Recording a conversation with the police

[Leon.T]

Just wanna know are we allowed to record our conversation when we are pulled over by the police? I've got a mobile phone that can record voice conversations. Would that be a good idea if a cop says something which isn't correct about the car.

[PurpleR32]

Just wanna know are we allowed to record our conversation when we are pulled over by the police? I've got a mobile phone that can record voice conversations. Would that be a good idea if a cop says something which isn't correct about the car.

Yes you can, but before you start recording, you must inform the officer that you are going to record the conversation. Not sure if he/she must identify themselves for the tape though.

[MerlinTheHapyPig]

any conversation with police is an interview, and you have the right to record an interview.

i wouldn't recommend doing this, becuase it's kinda inflammatory, he/she might have been prepared to let you off light

i suggest you ask 'smokey' on www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.php as he works for a TMU in victorian police, and is quite helpful - and will be able to give you a definitive answer.

or try posting in http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...showtopic=74315