Automatic number-plate recognition (ANPR) cameras capture vehicle registration plate numbers by using optical character recognition technology. This means that ANPR cameras work by reading a number plate, comparing it against a database of known registrations, and processing this information for security or safety purposes.

Invented in the UK in 1976 and entering widespread use from the 1990s, ANPR technology is often associated with speed cameras and police cameras. However, it can also be used in closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems for security and access purposes.

In this blog post, we’ll break down just how ANPR cameras work.

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