Access Control Systems Explained — Cards, Fingerprints, and Face Recognition

Introduction

Parking lots and garages are common sites for vehicle theft, break-ins, vandalism, and personal safety incidents. Effective camera coverage deters crime and provides crucial evidence when incidents occur.

Camera Placement

Cover every entry and exit lane with dedicated licence-plate-capture cameras. Place wide-angle cameras at regular intervals to cover the entire lot. Stairwells and elevators in garages need their own cameras for personal safety coverage.

Licence Plate Recognition (LPR)

Hikvision’s ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras read and log every licence plate entering and leaving the facility. This data can be integrated with parking management systems for automated access control and billing.

Night Vision Requirements

Parking areas are often poorly lit at night. ColorVu cameras are ideal here—they capture the colour of vehicles and clothing even in very low light, which is invaluable for identification and investigation.

FastEgy Recommendation

Our parking solution combines ColorVu cameras for general coverage, ANPR cameras at entry/exit, and a managed PoE switch for reliable long-distance cable runs. Contact FastEgy for a parking lot security assessment.