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title: LPR and Spare Tires
description: "## License Plate Recognition License plate information is captured by LPR cameras mounted to point to the most common angles for plate location, and usually from a passenger-side point of view. In some cases, nevertheless, the view of the vehicle’s…"
url: "https://qa.flashparking.com/docs/lpr-and-spare-tires/"
updated: "2025-11-07"
category: Vision LPR
---

# LPR and Spare Tires

## License Plate Recognition

License plate information is captured by LPR cameras mounted to point to the most common angles for plate location, and usually from a passenger-side point of view. In some cases, nevertheless, the view of the vehicle’s license plate can be obstructed by a **spare tire** or any other installation on the back side of the vehicle.

![](https://qa.flashparking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png)

A solution to this issue is the LPR camera installation centered to point at the back of the vehicle, which provides a clearer view of the License Plate.

![](https://qa.flashparking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2.png)

![](https://qa.flashparking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-6.png)

## Mounting Area

Below is a diagram illustrating the ideal position for LPR cameras in enclosures that facilitate optimal installation.

![](https://qa.flashparking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3.png)

Vision placement on one side can surpass the lane width inconvenience in most cases, shown in the example below with no spare tire:

![](https://qa.flashparking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-4.png)

Example of Vision camera placement on a 12’ wide lane for a vehicle with spare tire mount:

![](https://qa.flashparking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5.png)

Example for optimal center placement for a vehicle with a spare tire:

![](https://qa.flashparking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-1.png)