Vermont Security Camera Laws
Vermont does not have a specific security camera statute. Legality is determined by the voyeurism statute (13 V.S.A. 2605), federal wiretap law (18 U.S.C. 2511), and Vermont case law.
Residential Cameras
Homeowners can install exterior and interior cameras. Cannot place cameras in guest bathrooms or bedrooms, or aim directly at neighbors' private areas. Doorbell cameras are legal; audio follows one-party consent rules.
Business Cameras
Permitted: Retail, warehouses, parking lots, lobbies. Prohibited: Bathrooms, locker rooms, changing areas (13 V.S.A. 2605). No notification statute, but signage recommended.
Privacy Protections
State v. Geraw bars hidden recording in private homes. The voyeurism statute protects against cameras in areas with privacy expectations.
Camera Footage as Evidence
Authenticate, preserve chain of custody, keep unaltered. Regularly used in Vermont courts.
More Vermont Recording Laws
Audio Recording | Video Recording | Voyeurism & Hidden Cameras | Workplace Recording | Recording Police | Phone Call Recording | Security Cameras | Recording in Public | Landlord-Tenant | Dashcam Laws | Schools | Medical Recording
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