Can a dash cam record when the car is not started?

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It depends on whether the installed dash cam has a parking monitoring mode. If it does not have this mode, it cannot record after the car is turned off. Even dash cams with a parking monitoring mode will only start recording when necessary. Power supply for dash cams with parking monitoring function: Dash cams with parking monitoring function abandon the traditional method of drawing power from the cigarette lighter or USB port, and instead use a step-down cable to directly draw power from the ACC fuse box. Usage of dash cams with parking monitoring function: After the vehicle is parked and turned off, the dash cam will automatically shut down and enter a low-power sleep mode. However, once it detects a collision or movement of objects in front, it will immediately wake up and record the surrounding images.