Can the dash cam still record when the car is parked?

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SavannahLynn
07/29/25 2:39am
Can the dash cam still record when the car is parked? The dash cam can still record when the car is parked, and it will automatically turn off after recording for a period of time. Generally, a dash cam will not record when the car is not powered on. However, there are dash cams with built-in recording functions, such as parking monitoring dash cams, which can record even when the car is parked. After installing a dash cam, it can record video images and sounds of the entire driving process, providing evidence for traffic accidents. Components of a dash cam: 1. Main unit: includes a microprocessor, data memory, real-time clock, display, lens module, operation keys, printer, data communication interface, etc.; 2. Speed sensor; 3. Data analysis software; 4. Infrared camera.
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