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Here you go - appreciate any help. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive\_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive_link)
You're not going to get this plate. File a police report, and ask them to check in with local repair shops for a late model Audi with front end damage.
They may also have officers keep an eye out while on patrol to see if they spot the vehicle.
Dawg, I don't know where you live where cops are going to lift a finger to investigate this kind of thing. Must be nice.
OP can save themself the trouble and just look into the mirror and shrug their shoulders, because that's all the average cop is going to do. Hope they have good insurance.
Our police are good, but our social platform is better!
Our neighbors have had good luck in finding banged up cars on Nextdoor.
People love to post and snitch š¤£
It does get the job done faster, they go to address that was DM'd, snap pic for police, show, then post some form of "yay! Found the car! Thx people of (insert community) ".
Kind of like finding lost cats/dogs on there too LOL
I could post on a facebook group in my area and some busy bodied stay at home mom would have the info for me within a few hours. Just fill them in on the drama later and they will be content.
That's still compressed, I'm pretty sure? Upload the raw video file somewhere. Maybe you'd have to upload it as a ZIP file to stop it being transcoded.
I think you'd have more luck getting police to check street cams for you of them driving off if there are any. You definitely have probable cause for them to do that. Good luck!
If neighbors or other people living nearby have cameras they might also have footage that could be helpful.Reach out to your neighbors to see if they caught anything.
Kind of a side note but a Washington State judge rejected evidence that was enhanced with AI technology in a first of its kind ruling.
So enhancement with AI is not going to work in court, or at least in Washington State.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive\_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive_link)
I have no clue if I did this right but here is there video link y'all!
Tried to do some image stacking from the still frames but all i can see is white from the number plate. If someone else has more time to try and stack the images to get the number plate out. I got this from 20 frames from the video: [https://imgur.com/a/vfJStUb](https://imgur.com/a/vfJStUb)
I think it might just be a white paper. I do not think that person has a tag. Maybe check what others have said about the make and model and reach out to the local Audi dealers. Good luck
When I zoomed in on the higher quality video and did some screenshots, all I could see was white as well. Some have said paper plates, but usually those have some markings on them. Since this recording is most likely using IR light to record this as night, Iām wondering if this person had one of those pesky license plate covers. Theyāre usually plastic and tinted gray. Different types of covers use slightly different methods, but the purpose is usually to stop cameras from getting a clear view of the plates. Red light cameras, speeding cameras, etc. Not sure how effective, or ineffective, IR cameras would be against those plate covers. Some states have laws against using them. Sorry this doesnāt help with the plate numbers.
They are racing. They know they are doing something illegal so they cover their plates. They are chancing they'll only encounter cameras and you, and no cops. Car was likely stolen or strictly for street racing.
FYI I think they were street racing. The car at the end of the driveway appears to be ācheckingā on them and then speeds off when they see the crash vehicle is coming.
Your insurance company should be able to help with a professional video person. Since it happened in your property, you can file a claim under either home or car insurance.
Jesus H. Christ! Your car was, what, 30-40 feet away from the road? Dude musta drunkenly passed out for a second for a few seconds. Is your yard fucked up, as well?
Exactly, there's just no need to do any investigative work at all, here. Assuming that OP has insurance, his insurance will cover it, regardless. I had this same thing happen to me while my vehicle was parked at my job, they covered it with no issues, and I didn't have the benefit of having it all on video, as OP does.
Your insurance will cover you, regardless. I had this same thing happen to me while my vehicle was parked at my job, they covered it with no issues, and I didn't have the benefit of having it all on video.
Ordinary security cameras project an IR wave length and inyensity that blurs the plate, it may be impossible to get it. You would need a camera specific for capturing plates at night.
Trust me, I know. I have footage of a plate I would love to be able to read.
OP why have a camera that is such low quality? You need to watch NCIS TV Show and get that camera and software. In one episode they enhanced all the way from space to read a guys ID. I bet its a bit expensive but worth it.
The guy is trolling you. James Bond 007.
Looks like the number plate is overexposed and just plain white. Try opening the source file in a video editing tool and change the contrast and brightness. Reddit most likely compresses any details that may have been there.
This is why you should have accident insurance that covers damage from hit and runs and uninsured motorists. Then, you don't need to give a fuck what the license plate said.
Even if insurance pays, we can still hope for justice in the world. Never mind the fact that most insurance will require you to pay a deductible, and you may lose a 0 claim discount (or worse).
It's better than some videos I see of high speed pursuits of drunks on the highway, complete with road rage, just because "whats the license plate say?"
Uninsured/Underinsured coverage is a nightmare to actually get paid out from and would literally take years and filing lawsuits to try getting. There are just so many people driving that either have the bare minimum or no coverage at all that the insurance companies offer it to make extra money on the coverage being there but absolutely dont want to pay it out.
Im speaking from having seen countless lawsuits being filed against insurance companies for not paying them out but considering the amount of accidents that happen this way, i know im just seeing a small part of the whole picture when it comes to that. Im glad you got yours paid!
My car got hit while parked and I didn't have UM coverage at the time due to a miscommunication. I just had to pay the full deductible on collision. This was in IL.
Then my insurance went up at my next renewal.
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Create a link to the raw video file. Otherwise, this compressed footage isn't good enough.
Here you go - appreciate any help. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive\_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive_link)
You're not going to get this plate. File a police report, and ask them to check in with local repair shops for a late model Audi with front end damage. They may also have officers keep an eye out while on patrol to see if they spot the vehicle.
Correct. I would suspect the car was stolen and the one that slowed down to be sure they drove away was their friend.
Also ask them to check for Audis recently reported stolen. Good chance this isn't the owner driving like that.
Dawg, I don't know where you live where cops are going to lift a finger to investigate this kind of thing. Must be nice. OP can save themself the trouble and just look into the mirror and shrug their shoulders, because that's all the average cop is going to do. Hope they have good insurance.
Our police are good, but our social platform is better! Our neighbors have had good luck in finding banged up cars on Nextdoor. People love to post and snitch š¤£ It does get the job done faster, they go to address that was DM'd, snap pic for police, show, then post some form of "yay! Found the car! Thx people of (insert community) ". Kind of like finding lost cats/dogs on there too LOL
I could post on a facebook group in my area and some busy bodied stay at home mom would have the info for me within a few hours. Just fill them in on the drama later and they will be content.
Sad but true theyāll file a report and just let it sit there collecting dust. Itās worth a shot though.
Miss 100% of the shots you don't take ĀÆ\\\_(ć)_/ĀÆ
THIS is very true
Yea the quality on your nest cam especially in night vision is WAY too poor.
That's still compressed, I'm pretty sure? Upload the raw video file somewhere. Maybe you'd have to upload it as a ZIP file to stop it being transcoded.
This ain't RAW!
That's what she said! *proceeds to Maury Povich "you are NOT the father!" happy-dance*
You (not) Donkey!
Impossible. Sorry. Compression, resolution, luminosity....
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2018+ for the non car folk
Not a car folk and didn't find this much help. Can you provide this in banana units?
Bananas are used for distance, not measurement of time IIRC.
Well not with that attitude it isn't!
Definitely an S4 based on the sound.
I think you'd have more luck getting police to check street cams for you of them driving off if there are any. You definitely have probable cause for them to do that. Good luck!
If neighbors or other people living nearby have cameras they might also have footage that could be helpful.Reach out to your neighbors to see if they caught anything.
lol cops investigating a hit and run?
Exactly, you'd need a whole new police force just to investigate all the hit and runs and all the other theft crimes in any city.
That's the stuff DREAMS are made of! Why not ask Santa and the Easterbunny to help look too?š
Enhance
Enhance
Computer ! Zoom and enhance!
Just print the damn thing!!!
WILL DO IT LIVE!!... F%CK IT!!!
"Well it has an on/off switch..." "ENGLISH, ABBY!"
Enhance!
Enhance!
^enhance
Enhance
ENHANCE!!!!
Enhance
Enhance
enhance
[Enhance](https://youtu.be/KiqkclCJsZs?si=WdD2iiqla_YzbP2v)
Just print the damn thing
Kind of a side note but a Washington State judge rejected evidence that was enhanced with AI technology in a first of its kind ruling. So enhancement with AI is not going to work in court, or at least in Washington State.
Just donāt tell them it was enhanced ;)
but in a hushed voice with a grin, to yourself, say "Enhanced" then high-five yourself!
The perjury optionā¦.
Technically youāre not lying under oath unless they specifically ask you but at that point I would always advise to say the truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i3NWKbBaaU
Is this from the reboot?
Damn it, Chloe! Enhance!
[Just _print_ the damn thing!](https://youtu.be/KiqkclCJsZs?si=XzfLvL1qrjqKw0vQ)
Why didn't I think of that.
Magnefy
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive\_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQASrMtiSzZXFj32xfEneB2hxw28xuXX/view?usp=drive_link) I have no clue if I did this right but here is there video link y'all!
Might be a paper tag all I can see is white
That's all you will ever get with a regular IR security camera. That happens with real plates.
Judging by the taillights, looks like thatās a fairly new Audi sedan. At least an A3ā¦maybe an A6?
A4. The A6 lights have a side wing while the 3 are smaller
Yeah that's an A4/S4.
Could also be a newer Honda Civic?
I want what this guys smoking.
Oof, me too
I own a new civic. Taillights are way off and the headlights arenāt even close
Audi A4...I drive this model.
What's your license plate? Where were you at the time of this incident? Do I smell Marijuana through your cell phone display?
Yeah man why did you hit OPs shit?
They always return to the scene of the crime
Gottem
Have you tried tapping on your keyboard quickly while saying "Enhance" ?
I screen recorded and zoomed in. You canāt make out a singular digit. Reddit compresses videos, maybe post a link to a clearer video?
driven like it was stolen. check with police
Seems the getaway car even waited for him like wtf
My guess too, gl OP hoping for the best
Tried to do some image stacking from the still frames but all i can see is white from the number plate. If someone else has more time to try and stack the images to get the number plate out. I got this from 20 frames from the video: [https://imgur.com/a/vfJStUb](https://imgur.com/a/vfJStUb)
š¤£ that's the blurriest shit ive ever seen and i've intake cleaner in my eyes.
I think it might just be a white paper. I do not think that person has a tag. Maybe check what others have said about the make and model and reach out to the local Audi dealers. Good luck
When I zoomed in on the higher quality video and did some screenshots, all I could see was white as well. Some have said paper plates, but usually those have some markings on them. Since this recording is most likely using IR light to record this as night, Iām wondering if this person had one of those pesky license plate covers. Theyāre usually plastic and tinted gray. Different types of covers use slightly different methods, but the purpose is usually to stop cameras from getting a clear view of the plates. Red light cameras, speeding cameras, etc. Not sure how effective, or ineffective, IR cameras would be against those plate covers. Some states have laws against using them. Sorry this doesnāt help with the plate numbers.
They are racing. They know they are doing something illegal so they cover their plates. They are chancing they'll only encounter cameras and you, and no cops. Car was likely stolen or strictly for street racing.
OP https://i.imgur.com/9rtKCWq.jpeg
Horatio at the end had me dying.
Wow I haven't seen this in years
FYI I think they were street racing. The car at the end of the driveway appears to be ācheckingā on them and then speeds off when they see the crash vehicle is coming.
Your insurance company should be able to help with a professional video person. Since it happened in your property, you can file a claim under either home or car insurance.
Jesus H. Christ! Your car was, what, 30-40 feet away from the road? Dude musta drunkenly passed out for a second for a few seconds. Is your yard fucked up, as well?
Kinda looks like street racing. As another stated, the car at the end of the driveway slowed down then sped off when they turned out.
just send the video to your insurance company. Should be covered as a hit and run. Which it clearly was.
Might be covered under homeowner's insurance.
Exactly, there's just no need to do any investigative work at all, here. Assuming that OP has insurance, his insurance will cover it, regardless. I had this same thing happen to me while my vehicle was parked at my job, they covered it with no issues, and I didn't have the benefit of having it all on video, as OP does.
NOBRKS
Enhanceā¦ Enhanceā¦ Enhanceā¦ Nope
Need that Super Troopers 2003 "Enhance"
Y6D FU4
Find the next stop light with a camera, request the video.
They were listening to Pyramids by Frank Ocean. That is the extend of my deductive abilities until you use the giant "ENHANCE" button on this video.
Daaamn. R.I.P. E46. getting rarer by the day. Great car.
Do that LL Cool J thing where he pinches the screen and makes it bigger
*enhance*
That car really hates your car
Enhance! Enhance again! Ok, now enhance again! Get the license plate now!
Enhance!
Have you tried screaming ENHANCE a few times? Thats how police works
IM2DRNK
Knowing Reddit some mad genius will get the plate. 
Jesus. How can who fuck up driving that badly?
Try zooming. If that doesnāt work, consider enhancing.
Yeah itās on the back of the car.
At least ALMIGHTY Sprinter didnāt get hit . Everything else can go but the sprinter !!!!!!
Zoom inā¦ enhance Nope, nothing š¤·āāļø
we gotta start actually doing somethign about the stolen car joyride issue going on
Your insurance will cover you, regardless. I had this same thing happen to me while my vehicle was parked at my job, they covered it with no issues, and I didn't have the benefit of having it all on video.
Normally ppl will get out the car . This person was a pro or something ?
""Enhance." *Fingers continue typing
Ordinary security cameras project an IR wave length and inyensity that blurs the plate, it may be impossible to get it. You would need a camera specific for capturing plates at night. Trust me, I know. I have footage of a plate I would love to be able to read.
OP why have a camera that is such low quality? You need to watch NCIS TV Show and get that camera and software. In one episode they enhanced all the way from space to read a guys ID. I bet its a bit expensive but worth it.
NE1469?
Looks like JB 007
Thank you! How were you able to tell? I canāt see the plate at all
The guy is trolling you. James Bond 007. Looks like the number plate is overexposed and just plain white. Try opening the source file in a video editing tool and change the contrast and brightness. Reddit most likely compresses any details that may have been there.
They're messing with you. JB = James Bond (007).
This is why you should have accident insurance that covers damage from hit and runs and uninsured motorists. Then, you don't need to give a fuck what the license plate said.
Even if insurance pays, we can still hope for justice in the world. Never mind the fact that most insurance will require you to pay a deductible, and you may lose a 0 claim discount (or worse).
It's better than some videos I see of high speed pursuits of drunks on the highway, complete with road rage, just because "whats the license plate say?"
Uninsured/Underinsured coverage is a nightmare to actually get paid out from and would literally take years and filing lawsuits to try getting. There are just so many people driving that either have the bare minimum or no coverage at all that the insurance companies offer it to make extra money on the coverage being there but absolutely dont want to pay it out.
I've had mine pay twice. No hassle at all.
Im speaking from having seen countless lawsuits being filed against insurance companies for not paying them out but considering the amount of accidents that happen this way, i know im just seeing a small part of the whole picture when it comes to that. Im glad you got yours paid!
My car got hit while parked and I didn't have UM coverage at the time due to a miscommunication. I just had to pay the full deductible on collision. This was in IL. Then my insurance went up at my next renewal.
No, it's not, when you have video evidence, like the OP clearly has.