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Licence plate recognition for gates, lots and loading docks

Cameras read every plate that enters or leaves, open the barrier for vehicles you trust, flag the ones you don't, and keep a searchable record of every visit.

Gate camera · Main entranceANPR ACTIVEVEHICLE 97%CJKT 482LAST READSCJKT 482Allowed · StaffBZRM 119Allowed · VisitorAKLP 730Blocked listCHVX 551Allowed · Staff
Overview

Licence Plate Recognition

Licence plate recognition (LPR, also called ANPR) turns your cameras into a vehicle log that runs 24/7. Each plate is read, matched against your allowed and blocked lists, and stored with a snapshot and video clip.

We set up the cameras, lenses and lighting for each lane, so plates are readable in rain, snow, glare and at night, then connect the result to your barriers, access control and alerts.

Part of our Video Surveillance

At a glance

Designed, installed and supported by Telsol across Toronto and the GTA.

ReadPlates day and night
DecideAllowed and blocked lists
ActBarrier, alert or log
FindSearch by full or partial plate
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How it works

From the camera or reader to action

01

Capture

A camera aimed at the lane captures the vehicle and plate as it approaches.

02

Read

Software converts the plate to text and records time, lane and direction.

03

Match

The plate is checked against your staff, visitor and blocked lists.

04

Respond

The barrier opens, a guard is alerted or the visit is simply logged.

What it does

Built around the way your site runs

Hands-free entry for staff and residents

Registered vehicles drive straight in. No cards to tap, no remotes to lose, and every entry is logged with a photo.

  • Allowed list by person, tenant or company
  • Time windows, such as weekdays 6:00 to 20:00
  • Visitor plates added for a single day
  • Works with boom barriers and gate operators
Gate events · TodayBARRIER AUTOTIMEPLATELANEACTION07:42CJKT 482In · Gate 1OPENED07:51BZRM 119In · Gate 1OPENED08:03AKLP 730In · Gate 2HELD · ALERT08:10CHVX 551Out · Gate 2OPENED08:12DMNE 204In · Gate 1VISITOR PASS08:15BXTA 908Out · Gate 1OPENED

Instant alerts for vehicles you're watching for

Add plates to a blocked or watch list and the right people are told the moment one appears, with the image attached.

  • SMS and email alerts with snapshot
  • Barrier held closed for blocked plates
  • Direction of travel recorded for each read
  • Alerts for unknown vehicles after hours
Gate camera · Main entranceANPR ACTIVEVEHICLE 97%CJKT 482LAST READSCJKT 482Allowed · StaffBZRM 119Allowed · VisitorAKLP 730Blocked listCHVX 551Allowed · Staff

Find any vehicle in seconds

Search recordings by full or partial plate, date and gate, then export the clip and log for insurance, police or a dispute.

  • Partial-plate search, such as “CJK”
  • Snapshot, clip and log exported together
  • Corrections tracked with an edit history
  • Reports by gate, hour or vehicle group
Investigate · Search recordings12 MATCHESPlate contains “CJK” · Last 7 days · All gatesCJKT 482MON 07:42CJKA 017WED 16:20CJKT 482FRI 07:39EXPORTClip + snapshot + plate log, ready for insurance or policeDOWNLOAD
Features

Everything included

Profile-based detection

Set region of interest and schedule for each camera.

Allowed and blocked lists

Group plates by staff, tenant, visitor or watch list.

Post-incident search

Run plate recognition on recorded video, not just live.

Instant alerts

SMS and email the moment a listed plate appears.

Edit with an audit trail

Correct a misread and keep a record of the change.

Canadian plates

Configured for Ontario and other provincial formats.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does it work at night and in snow?

Yes. We choose cameras with infrared and wide dynamic range and set the angle, lens and shutter for each lane, so plates stay readable at night, in rain and against headlights.

Can I use my existing cameras?

Sometimes. Plate reading needs the right angle, zoom and shutter speed. We'll check your current cameras on the site visit and only replace what's needed.

How fast is the vehicle allowed to move?

For gates and barriers we design for slow approach speeds. For open lanes we size the camera and lens to the expected speed.

Ready to plan your project?

Tell us about your site and we'll recommend a right-sized solution, free of charge.