Most dash cams will automatically record when they detect a collision which occurs when your car is parked and someone hits it. Some dash cams have built-in battery back-ups that allow them to continue recording even if your car’s battery is disconnected or dies.
Does a dash cam record when the car is parked?
Yes a dash cam will continue to record when the car is parked.
What happens if my car is parked and the dash cam is still recording?
The dash cam will continue to record until it is turned off or the battery dies.
If I forget to turn my dash cam off will it continue recording and use up all the space on the SD card?
Yes the dash cam will continue to record until it is turned off or the SD card is full.
Can I view the footage from my dash cam when my car is parked?
Yes you can view the footage from your dash cam when your car is parked.
Will the footage from my dash cam be saved if my car is parked and the engine is turned off?
Yes the footage from your dash cam will be saved.
If I park my car and the dash cam is still recording will the footage be overwritten?
No the footage will not be overwritten.
How long will the dash cam continue to record when the car is parked?
The dash cam will continue to record until it is turned off or the battery dies.
Is it worth having a dash cam if it only records when the car is parked?
Yes it is still worth having a dash cam because it can record hit-and-runs vandalism and break-ins.
I don’t want to be recorded when I am parked.
Can I turn the dash cam off?
Yes you can turn the dash cam off.
If I turn the dash cam off will it delete the footage?
No the footage will not be deleted.
How can I delete the footage from my dash cam?
You can delete the footage from your dash cam by formatting the SD card.
I want to save the footage from my dash cam.
How can I do that?
You can save the footage from your dash cam by downloading it to a computer or external hard drive.
Can I choose which footage to save and which to delete?
Yes you can choose which footage to save and which to delete.
Is there a limit to how much footage I can save?
No there is no limit to how much footage you can save.
I want to save all the footage from my dash cam.
Do I have to buy a new SD card?
No you do not have to buy a new SD card.
