In the past, LPR capabilities have been very expensive. But with the fast increase of IP cameras, there is a wider use of LPR solutions and the costs have decreased. LPR can help to increase efficiency, service levels or, indeed, security. LPR can be extremely beneficial in the following locations:

- Parking management - payment, entry and exit, making sure that patrons leave in the required time.

- Airport traffic management - ensuring that only authorised vehicles can gain access to certain areas.

- Access control - where a gate is only opened for certain registered vehicles. -

- To alert the authorities when vehicles on watch lists pass by. .