Blackbox Dash Cams: Features, Evidence and Buying Advice

It is a common name for an in-car camera that records journeys in a continuous loop and can preserve selected or impact-triggered clips.

It normally records while powered, but storage, thermal limits, faults and power loss can interrupt capture. Check the status indicator before driving and review sample files periodically.

Footage may help establish context, but relevance and admissibility depend on the circumstances. Preserve the original file and provide it to your insurer, solicitor or police when requested.

Use the event or protect control, then copy the original clip promptly. Avoid repeated recording on the same card once you know an important event is stored.