# license plate recognition

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> License Plate Recognition (LPR), also referred to as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), is an automated optical system that captures vehicle registration plates via camera, decodes them through image-processing algorithms, and cross-references the results against databases.

License Plate Recognition (LPR), also referred to as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), is an automated optical system that captures vehicle registration plates via camera, decodes them through image-processing algorithms, and cross-references the results against databases. In transport and logistics, it is deployed primarily for access control at warehouses and distribution centres, automated toll collection, and vehicle tracking within fleet management. Customs and border agencies additionally use ANPR to monitor cross-border freight movements. The technology replaces manual barrier and document checks, substantially increasing throughput at busy loading docks and border crossings.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | license plate recognition |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 91 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_number_plate_recognition |

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