The Dash Cam records on a continuous loop when powered on, so it is always recording. In the event of a driving incident, any files that have been protected by activation of the G-Sensor, or by manually pressing the file protect button, will not be overwritten and will stay on the SD card.

Do dashboard cameras record all the time?

Without any sort of recording controls, dashboard cameras are typically designed to record continuously whenever they are powered up. ... Although you can use virtually any recording device as a dash cam, you will have to turn it on and set it to record every time you get in your car.

Does a dash cam record when car is off?

Yes, the dash cam can record until its battery runs out, which will vary depending on how long your vehicle continues to deliver power after being turned off and degree to which battery was charged.