Tracking Traffic Smarter
ANPR Surveys are used to give insight into the return frequency to a road, junction or car park being monitored. Automatic Number Plate Recognition surveys scan and log the number plate of vehicles passing over a threshold and store data based on this. All of this data is gathered in line with data privacy standards.
Our cutting-edge ANPR cameras offer a flexible and highly effective solution for monitoring vehicle movements. Fully mobile and network connected, these cameras capture accurate number plate data in real time and can be deployed quickly for short-term studies or installed as semi-permanent units by attaching them to existing street furniture. Their connectivity allows our team to remotely monitor and manage data, ensuring your project is closely observed at all times. Whether for a few days or several months, our ANPR service delivers reliable traffic insights tailored to your needs.
Benefits of ANPR Surveys
There are several benefits as to why we would recommend using ANPR surveys over other data collection methods. Here are some of the things to consider when selecting which traffic data collection method is suitable for your applications.
Unobtrusive – the cameras used are very unobtrusive, so traffic is not disrupted during data collection.
High Volume Data Capture – ANPR systems can process thousands of vehicles per day, providing a robust sample size for statistical reliability in transport studies.
Timestamped Data – Every number plate capture includes a timestamp, enabling detailed analysis of peak periods, trip durations, and network efficiency throughout the day.
Data for Supporting Strategic Planning – The data gained from ANPR surveys is especially useful for transport modelling, urban planning, and evaluating the impact of traffic schemes, as it reveals actual travel behaviours.
Privacy-Compliant – When conducted professionally, ANPR surveys follow strict data protection protocols—number plates are anonymised and encrypted to ensure compliance with GDPR and UK privacy laws.
ANPR Survey Uses
ANPR surveys are used for various traffic surveys and data collection tasks.
Vehicle Traffic Data – ANPR surveys focus on the vehicle itself so our gathered data can help to determine busy times of day, bottlenecks and busy junctions.
Car Parking – ANPR is used within carparks to monitor the frequency of use and to determine parking charges. This is becoming more popular for chargeable car parks.
Journey time surveys – By monitoring number plates, we are able to give accurate data on journey times. This is useful for busy motorways at different times of the day.
Emission Analysis – ANPR is a way to analyse vehicle emissions as we are able to monitor what zones are being entered and how frequently.
Development-related assessments – Provide travel time data for Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments.
ANPR Surveys from Paul Castle Associates
For more information on our ANPR Surveys or to discuss your application, please contact our team.
