LPR automatically reads, logs, and indexes vehicle plates as they pass. Every plate gets a timestamp, location, and snapshot stored in a searchable database — no manual review needed. Operators can define allowlists (authorized vehicles get flagged for entry confirmation) and blocklists (flagged vehicles trigger immediate alerts). Searches work across all sites from one dashboard: enter a full or partial plate and get back every match with timestamps and camera views.
Typical deployments: parking access management, logistics dock scheduling, and multi-site vehicle tracking for security investigations. Accuracy note: Best results come from a dedicated camera at plate height capturing vehicles moving under ~40 mph. Angled overhead shots and fast-moving vehicles reduce accuracy.
Automatic Vehicle Identification
Every plate. Logged automatically.
License plate recognition is a capability of the AI Edge Analytic Box: read and log plates at gates locally, with optional allow/deny lists. Best results need a camera at plate height on vehicles under about 40 mph.
Match: 7XJ-A284 · banned vendor list · alert sent 14:02:19
Plate · timeCameraStateList
7XJ-A284 · 14:02Gate ACAwatch
5BC-1192 · 13:47Gate ANV—
9HK-8821 · 13:31Dock 2CAfleet
2RT-0044 · 13:08Lot NAZ—
High
Read rate (clear plate view)
~40mph
Max Vehicle Speed
50 States
US Plates Supported
Instant
Watchlist Alerts
How Organizations Use LPR
Turning vehicle motion into actionable logistics and security data
Parking Management
Automate parking enforcement. Know which vehicles belong, which are visitors, and which have overstayed. Eliminate manual patrol checks.
Logistics & Dock Tracking
Log every truck that arrives at your loading dock. Match plate reads to delivery schedules. Track turnaround times and identify delays.
Law Enforcement Collaboration
Share plate data with local law enforcement through secure exports. Help investigations with timestamped vehicle records and images.
LPR Capabilities
Comprehensive license plate management from capture to alerting
Automatic Plate Capture
Every vehicle that passes your camera gets its plate read and logged automatically. No manual entry, no missed plates.
Searchable Database
Look up any plate across all your sites. Search by full plate, partial plate, date range, or location. Find any vehicle visit in seconds.
Allowlist Alerting
Create lists of authorized vehicles. Get notified when an expected delivery arrives or when an employee checks in.
Blocklist Alerting
Flag specific plates and get instant alerts when they're detected. Useful for banned individuals, known theft vehicles, or unauthorized access.
Timestamped Logs
Every plate read includes timestamp, camera location, direction of travel, and a snapshot. Complete audit trail for every vehicle.
Cross-Site Search
Search for a plate across all your locations at once. Track vehicle movements across multiple sites from a single dashboard.
Setting Expectations: LPR
LPR is highly sensitive to environment. Best results require a dedicated camera pointed at plate level, capturing plates at under ~40mph. Regular surveillance cameras mounted high on walls will catch some plates, but steep angles and distance reduce accuracy significantly. We recommend a pilot test for critical zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a special camera for license plate recognition?
You can get basic results with a regular IP camera, but for reliable capture we strongly recommend a dedicated LPR camera pointed at plate level. Regular cameras mounted high on a wall will catch plates at steep angles, leading to missed reads. A camera at 3-4ft height, angled to capture plates head-on as vehicles approach, gives the best results. Dedicated LPR cameras also have specialized IR illumination to light up reflective plates at night.
How fast can vehicles be moving and still get a plate read?
With a dedicated LPR camera, we reliably capture plates at speeds up to about 40mph. Above that, motion blur becomes a problem unless you have a camera with a very fast shutter speed (1/2000s or faster). For parking lots and driveways where vehicles are typically under 15mph, a standard IP camera with good resolution often works fine.
Can I set up alerts for specific plates?
Yes. You can create allowlists (employees, expected deliveries) and blocklists (banned vehicles, flagged plates). When a plate matches either list, you get an instant alert. You can also set up 'unknown plate' alerts — useful for gated communities or restricted parking areas where every authorized vehicle is on the allowlist.
Does it work with plates from different states and countries?
We support US plates from all 50 states, Canadian plates, and most European formats. Our OCR models are trained on regional variations in font, color, and layout. If you operate in a region we haven't optimized for yet, let us know — we can typically add regional support within a few weeks.
Know every vehicle on your property
Set up license plate recognition across your sites. We'll help you choose the right camera placement.
