Knowledge Centre
What is ANPR?
ANPR (Automatic Number-Plate Recognition) uses cameras and software to read vehicle number plates automatically. It captures the plate, converts it to text and checks it against a database — used to control gate barriers, manage parking and log vehicle movements at entrances and car parks.
Key points
Cameras read plates and convert them to text
Controls gate barriers and parking access
Whitelists and blacklists for authorised vehicles
Logs vehicle entry and exit times
Integrates with CCTV and access control
Why it matters in the UAE
ANPR automates vehicle access for communities, commercial buildings and logistics sites in the UAE — speeding entry for authorised vehicles, improving perimeter security and providing records for investigations and billing.