License Plate Cameras
License plate cameras are purpose-built to capture clear, readable plates day or night, delivering professional-grade quality for homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and government facilities. Optimized optics, fast shutter control, and integrated IR illumination help overcome glare and headlight washout, while wide dynamic range improves contrast at entrances, parking lots, and roadways. Look for ONVIF-ready models for smooth VMS/NVR integration, and choose weather- or vandal-resistant housings, optional heaters and fans, and smart motion features to maintain reliable performance in demanding environments.
Featured License Plate Camera Manufacturers
- $1,187.90SKU: LPR3M50FT
Nuuo LPR3M50FT 3 Megapixel Network Day/Night License Plate Capture Camera, 7-22mm Lens
- 3 Megapixel Network License Plate Capture Camera
- 7-22mm motorized/P-IRIS Lens
- 130ft IR illuminator
- IP66, IK10 Vandal-resistant
- ICR Day/Night
$1,187.90Low Price Guarantee - $5,279.90SKU: LPR3M300FT10D
Nuuo LPR3M300FT10D 3 Megapixel Enhanced Outdoor License Plate Camera, 8-80mm Lens
- 3 Megapixel Enhanced Outdoor License Plate Camera
- 8-80mm Lens
- Capture Range 300ft
- DWDR, 3DNR & IVA
- IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X
$5,279.90Low Price Guarantee - $5,279.90SKU: LPR3M150FT60D
Nuuo LPR3M150FT60D 3 Megapixel Enhanced Outdoor License Plate Camera, 8-80mm Lens
- 3 Megapixel Enhanced Outdoor License Plate Camera
- 8-80mm Lens
- Capture Range 150ft
- DWDR, 3DNR & IVA
- IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X
$5,279.90Low Price Guarantee - $4,133.00SKU: LPR3M100FT
Nuuo LPR3M100FT 3 Megapixel Enhanced Outdoor License Plate Camera, 7.5-50mm Lens
- 3 Megapixel Enhanced Outdoor License Plate Camera
- 7.5-50mm Lens
- Capture Range 100ft
- DWDR, 3DNR & IVA
- IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X
$4,133.00Low Price Guarantee - $2,509.00SKU: VMGB-406
ACTi VMGB-406 2 Megapixel Outdoor IR Network License Plate Camera, 2.8-12mm Lens
- 2 Megapixel Metadata Camera
- Built-in Automatic License Plate Recognition
$2,509.00Low Price Guarantee - $2,608.20SKU: VMGB-405
ACTi VMGB-405 2 Megapixel Outdoor IR Network License Plate Camera, 8-32mm Lens
- 2 Megapixel Metadata Camera
- Day & Night with IR LED
- Built-in Automatic License Plate Recognition
$2,608.20Low Price Guarantee - $4,311.90SKU: VMGB-400
ACTi VMGB-400 2 Megapixel Outdoor IR Network License Plate Camera, 2.8-12mm Lens
- 2 Megapixel Metadata Camera
- Day & Night with IR LED
- Built-in Automatic License Plate Recognition
$4,311.90Low Price Guarantee - $1,300.00SKU: XNV-6120R-LPR
Samsung XNV-6120R-LPR 2 Megapixel Outdoor License Plate Recognition Network Dome Camera, 5.2-62.4mm Lens
- XNV-6120R camera with LPR Application pre-loaded and licensed
- LPR Recognition System for low speed parking lot, gate, drive thru
- Edge based LPR application on Open Platform, NON server based
- 2 Megapixel (1920 x 1080) resolution
- 5.2 ~ 62.4mm (Optical 12X) Optical Lens
$1,300.00Low Price Guarantee - $1,171.60SKU: XNO-6120R-LPR
Samsung XNO-6120R-LPR 2 Megapixel Outdoor License Plate Recognition Network Bullet Camera, 5.2-62.4mm Lens
- XNO-6120R camera with LPR Application pre-loaded and licensed
- LPR Recognition System for low speed parking lot, gate, drive thru
- Edge based LPR application on Open Platform, NON server based
- 2 Megapixel (1920 x 1080) resolution
- 5.2 ~ 62.4mm (Optical 12X) Optical Lens
$1,171.60Low Price Guarantee - $1,195.00SKU: AVC-TL21M50
Avycon AVC-TL21M50 2 Megapixel 4-in-1 HD-TVI/CVI/AHD/Analog Outdoor IR License Plate Camera , 5.0-50mm Lens, White
- 2 Megapixel 4-in-1 HD-TVI/CVI/AHD/Analog Outdoor IR License Plate Camera
- 5.0-50mm Lens
- White Color
$1,195.00Low Price Guarantee - $850.00SKU: AVC-TL21M
Avycon AVC-TL21M 2 Megapixel 4-in-1 HD-TVI/CVI/AHD/Analog Outdoor IR License Plate Camera, 2.7-13.5mm Lens, White
- 2 Megapixel 4-in-1 HD-TVI/CVI/AHD/Analog Outdoor IR License Plate Camera
- 2.7-13.5mm Lens
- White Color
$850.00Low Price Guarantee - $1,628.00SKU: AVC-NBL21M-L1
Avycon AVC-NBL21M-L1 2 Megapixel HD Outdoor IR ANPR Bullet IP Camera, 2.8-12mm Lens
- 2MP / 1080P ( 1920 X 1080 ) @ 30fps
- Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Supports Smart H.265/H.264 Encoding
- True Day & Night ICR with Infinite-Star™Technology
- Up to 230 ft. IR Illumination
$1,628.00Low Price Guarantee - $2,666.85SKU: IP9172-LPCKIT-H
Vivotek IP9172-LPCKIT-H 3 Megapixel Day/Night Outdoor IR License Plate Camera, 12-40mm Lens
- Capture Vehicle Speeds of up to 155MPH (250 km/hr)
- Supreme Anti-Glare Capability
- Automatic Exposure Bracketing Function (AEB)
- Deal with Reflective and Non-Reflective License Plates by Single Camera
- Pre-Assembled LPC Kit for Easy Installation
$2,666.85Low Price Guarantee - $1,474.65SKU: IP9165-LPCKIT-S
Vivotek IP9165-LPCKIT-S 2 Megapixel Day/Night Outdoor IR License Plate Camera for Street Monitoring, 12-40mm Lens
- Capture Vehicle Speed up to 110MPH (180km/hr)
- One Camera Covers Both Scene Overview & LPC View
- Supreme Anti-Glare Capability
- One Camera Covers Dual Lanes
- Easy Installation & Low Maintenance
$1,474.65Low Price Guarantee - $1,802.35SKU: IP9165-LPCKIT-H
Vivotek IP9165-LPCKIT-H 2 Megapixel Day/Night Outdoor IR License Plate Camera for Highway Monitoring, 12-40mm Lens
- Capture Vehicle Speed up to 110MPH (180km/hr)
- One Camera Covers Both Scene Overview & LPC View
- Supreme Anti-Glare Capability
- One Camera Covers Dual Lanes
- Easy Installation & Low Maintenance
$1,802.35Low Price Guarantee - $919.82SKU: IB9387-LPR
Vivotek IB9387-LPR 5 Megapixel Day/Night Outdoor IR Network IP License Plate Camera, 2.7-13.5mm Lens
- Embedded Access Control Application Based on LPR Software
- Wiegand Output for Access Control Applications
- Widely Supported Countries List
- Black and White Lists for License Plate Verification
- Centralized List Management in Single Camera
$919.82Low Price Guarantee - $692.11SKU: DWC-MB44LPRC6
Digital Watchdog DWC-MB44LPRC6 4 Megapixel Network IR Outdoor License Plate Camera, 6.0-50mm Lens, Built-in 64GB
- 4MP 1/3 image sensor at real-time 30fps
- 6~50mm motorized zoom auto-focus p-iris lens
- License plate recognition technology captures reflective license plates up to 50mph with up to 60™ capture range
- Reliable performance under any lighting conditions
- DW Spectrum IPVMS camera as a server
$692.11Low Price Guarantee - $408.10SKU: CTP-TVS13NL
Cantek Plus CTP-TVS13NL 3 Megapixel Network Housing Outdoor IR License Plate Camera, 5.0-50mm Lens
- H.264 Main Profile Video Compression Technology
- 3MP (2048 X 1536) H.265 Full Real Time Coding @ 30fps
- HLC & BLC with license-plate capturing function
- ICR Auto Switch, True Day & Night
- 6 Hi-Power AIB IR LED's (300ft*)
$408.10Low Price Guarantee - $1,474.65SKU: IP816A-LPCKIT-v2-S
Vivotek IP816A-LPCKIT-v2-S 2 Megapixel Street License Plate Camera, 12-40mm Lens
- One Camera Covers Both Scene Overview & LPC View
- Supreme Anti-Glare Capability
- One Camera Covers Dual Lanes
- Easy Installation and Low Maintenance
- VIVTOTEK Snapshot Focus, RBF, and DIS to Support Traffic Monitoring Applications
$1,474.65Low Price Guarantee - $1,803.48SKU: IP816A-LPCKIT-v2-H
Vivotek IP816A-LPCKIT-v2-H 2 Megapixel Highway License Plate Camera, 12-40mm Lens
- One Camera Covers Both Scene Overview & LPC View
- Supreme Anti-Glare Capability
- One Camera Covers Dual Lanes
- Easy Installation and Low Maintenance
- VIVTOTEK Snapshot Focus, RBF, and DIS to Support Traffic Monitoring Applications
$1,803.48Low Price Guarantee
License Plate Cameras Frequently Asked Questions
What is a license plate camera?
A license plate camera is a specialized surveillance camera designed to capture clear images of vehicle license plates. These cameras typically utilize high-resolution sensors and advanced optics to ensure accurate recognition, even at high speeds. They are commonly used for security purposes, parking management, and law enforcement applications.
How do license plate recognition cameras work?
License plate recognition cameras capture images of vehicles and analyze them using optical character recognition (OCR) technology. The camera records the license plate details and converts them into digital data. This data can be used for various applications, including tracking vehicles, monitoring traffic, and enhancing security measures.
What features should I look for in a license plate camera?
When selecting a license plate camera, consider features such as resolution, lens type, and night vision capabilities. A higher resolution allows for clearer images, while a varifocal lens provides flexibility in adjusting the field of view. Additionally, infrared capabilities enhance performance in low-light conditions, ensuring effective monitoring around the clock.
Can license plate cameras capture images at high speeds?
Yes, many license plate cameras are designed to capture images of vehicles traveling at high speeds, often up to 100 mph. This capability is crucial for applications such as toll collection and law enforcement, where quick identification of vehicles is necessary. Ensure the camera specifications meet your specific speed requirements.
Are license plate cameras weatherproof?
Many license plate cameras are built to withstand various weather conditions, featuring durable housings that are often weatherproof or water-resistant. This ensures reliable performance in rain, snow, or extreme temperatures. When selecting a camera, check the manufacturer's specifications for its environmental ratings to ensure suitability for outdoor use.
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