Numberplate Recognition Technology in SA

[SpoonTech]

So, a lot of gated communities, complexes, parking garages, government etc. are making use of licence plate recognition technologies, requiring decent cameras and software.

So I get that the government probably wasted millions on this, but locally, what are some good low cost options?
I am looking for someone who has perhaps had them installed in their community and knows how much was spent etc.

 

[silent_wolf]

I'm actually looking into this at the moment, I'm waiting on a raspberry pi and camera to arrive so I can test some free software to read plates. Not sure how accurate it will be though but from what I read it could work.

 

[CuppaJoe]

If you are looking at this, it works, but you must have an HD camera.

http://www.ispyconnect.com/userguide-alpr.aspx