Vueroid S1 4k dash camera night time video footage
This is a night driving test of the Vueroid S1 4k dash camera. I took the S1 out for a drive through downtown Mission, BC to see how well it captures critical details at night, especially license plates. The results show clear progress in dash cam night-time imaging: the S1 is picking up plates at speeds where motion blur used to make them unreadable.
Quick overview of the test
The core aim was simple: drive at normal road speeds at night and see how reliably the S1 records license plates and other useful details. Speeds during the test were around 60 km/h for my direction, with oncoming traffic at similar speeds. That converts to roughly 40 to 45 mph each direction, so motion blur is a real factor.
What stood out
Overall the Vueroid S1 shows strong night performance for a mainstream 4k dash cam. A few highlights from the drive:
- License plate capture: Multiple vehicles had clearly readable plates even while travelling at typical road speeds. Some plates were captured fully, others partially, but the amount of usable detail improved noticeably compared with older models.
- Signage and storefronts: Bright signs and gas station pricing came through clearly, which helps establish location and context in footage.
- Limitations: Street signs and small text farther from the camera can still be fuzzy. Rain or wet roads reduce performance significantly.
"I mean, that's just miraculous how far some of these dash camera companies have come with their technology of picking up at night."
Detailed observations
License plates at speed
Driving at around 60 km/h creates a real challenge: motion blur and fast relative motion make it hard to isolate small text on plates. The S1 handled this better than many older dash cams. I picked up several readable plates while passing or being passed by vehicles:
- Some plates were fully readable at typical road speeds.
- Other plates were partial or a white blur, but still contained useful characters you could use during editing or investigation.
- Not perfect: it did not capture every plate on every pass, especially when conditions were less favorable.
Environment and signage
Bright storefronts and gas station displays came through well, giving helpful context about location. Downtown Mission provided lots of color and contrast, which the camera used to produce detailed footage.
Weather and visibility
Rain makes a big difference. I did this testing after it stopped raining because raindrops on the windshield, reflections, and wet roads make it much harder to capture plate details. If you need reliable night captures, test your setup in dry conditions and keep the windshield and lens clean.
Performance vs. expectations
The S1 is showing engineering improvements that put it in competition with other top performers. It is not 100 percent perfect, but it proves that modern 4k dash cams can collect critical evidence at night more often than older models could.
Real-world example captures
Some specific captures from the run that illustrate performance:
- An Audi plate that reads clearly in the footage, even under oncoming traffic conditions.
- Storefront signage and gas pump pricing that remain legible at night.
- A small Toyota Echo near McDonald’s where the plate was captured clearly while passing at speed.
- Moments where three adjacent vehicle plates were visible in a single frame, showing the camera can resolve multiple subjects across the scene.
Tips to get the best night-time dash cam footage
- Keep the windshield clean and free of streaks. Even small water droplets can drastically reduce clarity at night.
- Mounting and angle matter: position the camera so the lens has a clear, unobstructed view and is close to the center of the windshield.
- Check settings: if your dash cam allows exposure adjustments, frame rate selection, or night mode tweaks, test different settings to find the balance between motion blur and brightness.
- Firmware updates: manufacturers regularly improve image processing and license plate capture with updates—keep your device current.
- Test in real conditions: do short test drives on the roads you use most often to see how the camera performs with local lighting and signage.
Summary
The Vueroid S1 4k demonstrates that night-time license plate capture is improving across the dash cam market. It captures many plates clearly at typical road speeds and preserves contextual details like signage and store names. It still has limits—especially in rain or with distant text—but it is a strong option if night evidence capture is a priority.
If you rely on a dash cam for evidence, focus not just on resolution, but on sensor quality, optics, mounting, and proper configuration. Those combined make the difference between a blurry clip and a clear, usable record of an incident.
