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EU Declaration of Conformity for Dash Cams: requirements and checklist
By Ing. Jaroslav Křepelka, Owner, DoC solutions s.r.o. · Updated 22 September 2026
A dash cam is aftermarket electronics installed in a vehicle. As long as it does not interfere with vehicle functions, it is CE marked like other electronics, with EN 50498 as the EMC product standard for aftermarket vehicle equipment, rather than being type-approved with an E-mark. Most current models also have GPS or Wi-Fi, which moves the declaration under the Radio Equipment Directive.
This page covers windscreen-mounted dash cams powered from the 12/24 V socket or hard-wired kit, including front-and-rear camera sets.
Checklist: what your dash cam declaration must contain
- Model exactly as on the camera, with each variant (front only, front and rear, with or without GPS/Wi-Fi) covered
- Name and postal address of the manufacturer (and of the authorised representative, if appointed)
- The statement that the declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
- Models with GPS, Wi-Fi or LTE: Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU; otherwise the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
- The harmonised standards applied, including EN 50498, with versions
- Place and date of issue, name and function of the signatory, and the signature
Which EU legislation applies
| Legislation | Applies? | In the DoC? | Notes |
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| EMC Directive2014/30/EU | Depends on model | In the DoC: Yes | For dash cams without any radio. Aftermarket equipment that is not related to immunity-related vehicle functions is assessed with EN 50498; vehicle components subject to type approval under UN Regulation No 10 (E-mark) follow the vehicle regime instead. |
| Radio Equipment Directive2014/53/EU | Depends on model | In the DoC: Yes | For models with a GNSS receiver, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or LTE; RED then covers EMC and safety as well. Internet-connected models must also meet Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 (network protection, and data protection since video and location are personal data), applicable since 1 August 2025. |
| Low Voltage Directive2014/35/EU | Usually not | In the DoC: No | A 12/24 V vehicle supply is below the LVD range. Safety of non-radio models is covered by the GPSR. |
| RoHS Directive2011/65/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. |
| Batteries Regulation(EU) 2023/1542 | Applies | In the DoC: No | For models with a lithium backup battery: labelling, producer registration and the removability rules from 18 February 2027. Many dash cams use supercapacitors instead, which are not batteries. |
| WEEE Directive2012/19/EU | Applies | In the DoC: No | Producer registration in every EU country where you sell and the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. |
Typical harmonised standards
A harmonised standard gives presumption of conformity only in the version cited in the Official Journal of the EU. Always check the current list for each directive before you issue or update a declaration (European Commission: harmonised standards); the versions below are the ones commonly used at the time of writing, and the right selection depends on your product.
EMC
- EN 50498:2010Product family standard for aftermarket electronic equipment in vehicles (cited under the EMC Directive)
Radio (models with GPS, Wi-Fi or LTE)
Versions shown are cited under RED in Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2191 as amended.
- ETSI EN 303 413 V1.2.1GNSS receivers
- ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.22.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- ETSI EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 V3.3.1 / -19 V2.2.1EMC for radio equipment (-19 for receive-only GNSS)
Safety and cybersecurity
- EN 62368-1Audio/video and ICT equipment safety (LVD list: 2014 edition)
- EN 18031-1:2024 and EN 18031-2:2024Internet-connected radio equipment and radio equipment processing personal data (cited with restrictions)
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Common mistakes in dash cam declarations
A GPS model declared under the EMC Directive
A GNSS receiver is radio equipment, even though it only receives. A dash cam with GPS needs RED and EN 303 413.
EN 50498 missing
Generic multimedia EMC standards do not cover the transients of a vehicle supply. EN 50498 is the standard written for aftermarket vehicle electronics.
E-mark confused with CE marking
An E-mark is type approval under UN Regulation No 10 for vehicle components; it does not replace CE marking for an aftermarket dash cam, and CE marking does not make a product suitable for functions that affect vehicle immunity.
The LVD is cited
The 12/24 V vehicle supply is below the LVD range; only a mains adapter supplied separately would bring it in.
Cybersecurity not addressed for Wi-Fi models
Wi-Fi dash cams with an app and cloud upload process video and location data; the delegated act has applied to them since 1 August 2025.
What you need besides the declaration
- Technical documentation
- EMC reports against EN 50498, radio reports where relevant, safety report, security assessment for connected models, and RoHS documentation. Keep it for 10 years.
- Instructions
- Mounting instructions that keep the driver's field of view clear, power connection and privacy information in the local language. Rules on recording in public differ between EU countries; the user remains responsible.
- Economic operator in the EU
- An importer, authorised representative or responsible person established in the EU (Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020).
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Frequently asked questions
Does a dash cam need an E-mark?
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Not normally. An aftermarket dash cam that does not affect immunity-related vehicle functions is CE marked, with EN 50498 for EMC. The E-mark is for components type-approved under UN Regulation No 10.
Does a dash cam with GPS fall under the Radio Equipment Directive?
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Yes. A GNSS receiver is radio equipment, so RED applies and EN 303 413 is the radio standard.
Do dash cams have to meet the RED cybersecurity requirements?
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Models that connect to the internet, directly or through a phone app, must meet the network-protection and data-protection requirements of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 since 1 August 2025.
What does MyCECheck check on a dash cam declaration?
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Whether EMC or RED is correctly applied for each variant, EN 50498 and the radio standards, the cybersecurity coverage, and identification of models and the economic operator. Written report within 48 hours.
Already have a declaration for your dash cam?
A certification expert checks it against everything on this page and tells you exactly what to fix. Written report in 48 hours, €99 per product (excl. VAT).