While license plate recognition has provided many benefits for transport management, there are certain limitations of this technology as well. This is where vehicle identification technology comes in where a holistic approach can be taken where you go beyond just license plate detection.
Vehicle counting and ID systems are able to capture a lot of information such as the make, colour, model and type of vehicle. This can create a virtual fingerprint for each vehicle so that identification can be made more accurate. As license plates are subjected to a lot of change such as changes in the format, design, colours and even the addition of images, these variations can be very challenging to traditional license plate recognition systems leading to a lot of inaccuracies. There can be false matches that can be generated as a result. But with vehicle ID systems, these limitations can be solved as a broader range of vehicle characteristics are used for identification. Even when the license plate is partially obscured or only if part of the information is available, these systems are able to match the vehicles with a high level of accuracy.
There are enhanced classification capabilities to vehicle ID system
So that you can categorise vehicles by type. This will be based on the physical features of the vehicle and its characteristics. This will give a lot of insight into the composition of vehicle fleets so that you can manage your vehicle assets better. This is very beneficial for organisations that manage vehicle fleets and they will be able to optimise their resource allocation. Vehicle identification is able to distinguish between passenger cars, specialised vehicles, buses, trucks etc. and provide comprehensive information to make informed decisions. In addition to identification and classification, these systems can enhance security by allowing for more robust measures for access control. They can help improve situational awareness in high traffic areas. Security risks can be mitigated as the identification system can minimise unauthorised attempts of access. The traffic flow can also be optimised thanks to these systems as real time data on the movements and patterns of vehicles can be obtained.
There are significant implications
Of vehicle identification for regulatory compliance and law enforcement as well. This is because this system can be used in investigations and it can help enforce laws and regulations. Traffic infractions can be monitored in this way and they can also identify vehicles of interest or stolen vehicles. This can be a powerful tool in maintaining safety of the public. The data that is collected by vehicle identification systems can be used for many applications such as fleet management, tracking assets and urban planning. Vehicle ID data can be used to monitor the performance and usage of vehicle fleets in organisations along with optimising routes and schedules. The planning of infrastructure investments can be done based on the information provided by these systems regarding traffic patterns and demand. The operational efficiency of organisations can be improved based on these insights and this can contribute to reductions in costs as well.
