Revolutionizing law enforcement: The role of artificial intelligence in license plate recognition

Abstract

This paper aims to offer a comprehensive review of the current state of the art in artificial intelligence (AI) as applied to license plate recognition. With the rapidly evolving nature of AI technology, deep learning approaches have gained popularity in license plate recognition, as exemplified by the success of AlphaGo. The diversity of AI in license plate recognition is notable, with numerous studies proposing systems that have achieved high accuracy in segmentation and recognition. The process of reading license plates is complex and involves several stages, including image capture, pre-processing, license plate identification, character segmentation, and recognition. Law enforcement widely uses automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology for detecting and preventing criminal activities, tracking stolen vehicles, and identifying suspects. Additionally, ALPR technology can monitor travel time on significant roadways, which can provide the Department of Transportation with useful data for efficient traffic management. Overall, this paper highlights the importance of AI in license plate recognition and its potential to revolutionize the field.