Using a GoPro as a Dashcam: Setup, Limits and Alternatives

Yes for manual or loop recording on compatible models. You must manage power, mounting, heat and file protection yourself.

Not in the same universal way as a dedicated dash cam. Behaviour depends on model, settings, USB power and whether the camera remains powered or requires manual input.

Looping overwrites older segments as storage fills. Save important footage promptly because a GoPro does not necessarily lock incident clips like a dash cam with a G-sensor.

Only if the manufacturer provides a webcam mode or the device outputs compatible live video. A USB socket used solely for power or file transfer does not make it a webcam.