Your car may have a camera you cannot access.

Many newer cars have a road camera near the rearview mirror. It supports features such as emergency braking and lane keeping. The owner often cannot view its recordings.

Factory camera systems are built for the car, not for recording drives. The maker usually does not provide a way to download the video.

Tesla is a notable exception. It gives drivers more direct access to recordings. Most other car makers use the camera only for driver-assistance features.

Comma devices let owners view their recorded drives. This is different from many factory camera systems.