Get a dash cam to protect yourself on the road for as little as $30

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By TEAM COMMERCEMashable Deals2019-03-16 09:00:00 UTC

If you’ve ever been sucked into the black hole that is YouTube, you’re likely familiar with the wonderful world of dash cam footage. In it, you’ll witness talented parallel parkers, insane crashes, and even meteor blasts.

But dash cams don’t just exist to immortalize highway drama. They can also save your butt when a person doing the Bird Box challenge collides with you on the road.

We know you don’t want your auto-insurance premium skyrocketing, which is why we bring you these five dash cams on sale that can serve as your extra set of eyes on the road.

Take your pick:

You can’t put a price tag on safety, but if you want an economical option for dash cams, the Black Box is a good option. Despite being low cost, it’s packed with features, including a G-sensor and motion detection, sharp 1080p resolution, and an impressive 120-degree recording angle. 

Grab it on sale today for $29.99 — 80% off the usual cost of $149.95.

If you’re fond of late-night drives, this dash cam is your best bet. Equipped with the revolutionary Sony Starvis sensor, it automatically adjusts to light and captures amazing footage even in low-light conditions. It also boasts a dual-channel system, allowing you to record both the front and rear of your vehicle simultaneously. Plus, it packs a bunch of driver-assist features like Stop Sign Recognition, Stop & Go, Drive Fatigue Warning, and Headlight Reminder.

Grab it on sale today for $199.99 — 33% off the usual cost of $299.99.

Sleek and compact, this dash cam records without blocking your line of sight. It has a G-Sensor emergency recording function that automatically activates when it detects any abrupt turns, brakes, and impact, as well as a night vision feature to record footage even after dark. Thanks to its durable design, this dash cam will last you a long time.

Grab it on sale today for $49.99 — 50% off the usual cost of $99.99.

This dash cam comes armed with Sony’s Exmor sensor that has adjustable exposure values to capture high-quality 1080p HD video day, night, and in any weather. It also has a built-in wide-angle lens that offers an enormous 140-degree field of vision, and extra safety features like a front collision warning system that alerts you when you’re driving too close to the car in front of you.

Grab it on sale today for $99.99 — 41% off the usual cost of $169.99.

If you want to be really discreet, this dash cam’s slim and sleek design allows for low-profile surveillance on whatever recording option you choose: video mode, motion detection mode, or camera mode. The second you turn on your car, it will start recording at a 120-degree angle view and in 1080p full HD resolution. Plus, it has a 1.8-inch LCD screen for easy playback, as well as a G sensor that automatically locks and protects the file when it detects an impact.

Grab it on sale today for $59.99 — 39% off the usual cost of $99.