# Automatic Vehicle Identification

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) captures vehicle data—licence plates, RFID transponders, or other identifiers—without stopping the vehicle, using technologies such as RFID readers or optical character recognition (OCR) cameras.

Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) captures vehicle data—licence plates, RFID transponders, or other identifiers—without stopping the vehicle, using technologies such as RFID readers or optical character recognition (OCR) cameras. Identification takes milliseconds, eliminating queues at toll gates, terminal entrances, and border crossings. In fleet management, AVI feeds real-time movement data into dispatch and billing systems, automating road-use charge calculations. At container terminals and intermodal hubs, it underpins gate-in and gate-out processes by linking vehicle arrivals directly to booking and slot management systems. The term overlaps with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), but AVI encompasses a broader set of identification technologies beyond licence plate reading alone.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Automatic Vehicle Identification |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_vehicle_identification |

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