# Automated License Plate Recognition

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> At port gates, logistics terminals, and border checkpoints, Automated License Plate Recognition – commonly referred to as ALPR or ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) – activates the moment a vehicle enters the controlled zone.

At port gates, logistics terminals, and border checkpoints, Automated License Plate Recognition – commonly referred to as ALPR or ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) – activates the moment a vehicle enters the controlled zone. Cameras capture the registration plate and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software instantly converts the image to machine-readable data, which is matched against connected databases. Entry and exit times are logged without manual intervention, pre-registered vehicles are cleared automatically, and suspicious or flagged plates are identified in real time. In freight operations, ANPR reduces gate processing times substantially while generating a complete, auditable movement record for every vehicle.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_number_plate_recognition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_number_plate_recognition)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Automated License Plate Recognition |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 101 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_number_plate_recognition |

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