Does the dash cam record when the car is not running?

[DelBentley]

A dash cam without parking monitoring will not record when the car is not running, while a dash cam with parking monitoring will record even when the car is off. In this case, after the vehicle is parked and turned off, the dash cam will automatically shut down and enter a low-power sleep mode. However, when the vehicle is impacted or detects movement in front, it will immediately activate the parking monitoring function and capture the surrounding footage. Dash cams with parking monitoring abandon traditional power sources like cigarette lighters or USB ports, instead using a step-down cable to draw power directly from the ACC fuse box. This ensures safety monitoring when the vehicle is parked while also conserving power consumption and preventing the risk of battery drain.