LPR for Gated Communities – Automated Resident Entry
Secure Space Integrations delivers license plate recognition (LPR) solutions for gated communities seeking seamless, credential-free vehicle entry. LPR allows residents to enter without stickers, fobs, or access cards, reducing administrative overhead while maintaining reliable access control comparable to traditional RFID systems.
For communities, LPR improves visibility into vehicle activity by providing accurate entry records, supporting incident review and visitor tracking when needed. Our LPR deployments are designed to integrate cleanly with existing gate systems, barrier arms, and access control platforms while prioritizing accuracy, reliability, and resident convenience.
Why Gated Communities Are Moving to LPR
No More Physical Credentials
Residents no longer need fobs, stickers, remotes, or windshield tags.
LPR eliminates the cost of issuing and replacing credentials, prevents sharing between households, and makes entry easier for residents who don’t want stickers on their vehicles.
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No fob or remote replacements
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No “lost” or “borrowed” credentials
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No vehicle stickers required
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Lower long-term HOA cost
Same Read Reliability as RFID Technology
Modern LPR systems have a read success rate comparable to RFID — but with no hardware on the vehicle. Plates are read automatically as the car approaches, giving residents a seamless, touch-free experience.
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High accuracy, even at night
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No equipment on the vehicle
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Low-maintenance and consistent
Visitor Tracking for Safety & Incident Review
Visitors, guests, vendors, and deliveries can be logged automatically when entering the community. If an incident occurs, PMs or boards can look back at visitor activity and camera snapshots.
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Track non-resident vehicles
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Useful during safety incidents
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Supports law enforcement requests
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Adds visibility without gate sitters
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How LPR Resident Entry Works
Simple Steps:
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Approach the Gate – A vehicle enters the resident lane.
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LPR Camera Reads the Plate – The plate is captured and converted to text.
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System Checks the Database – The plate is compared against your approved resident list.
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Gate Opens for Approved Plates – If there’s a match, the system signals the gate operator.
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Events Can Be Logged – Access events can be stored for review if needed.
LPR systems use a special camera to read license plates as vehicles approach the gate. If the plate is on your approved resident list, the system triggers the gate to open. If not, the vehicle uses the guest lane, callbox, or other entry method.
Integrating LPR with Access Control & Video
LPR systems are strongest when they’re part of a larger security and access plan.
Access Control Integration
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Integrating LPR into the gate access control system is key. Our team will provide the necessary hardware and software for a successful integration.
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Cloud Video Integration
Connect LPR with cloud video systems like Eagle Eye Networks for visual verification, incident review, and shared access for boards and property managers.
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Multi-Lane and Mixed-Use Entrances
LPR can be used for entry into the neighborhood by residents. It can also be used for the monitoring of license plates of all guest as well as the capture of license plates of vehicles leaving the neighborhood. This allows for verification of hit gates and monitoring of times guest enter and leave for incident reporting.
Is LPR Right for Your Community?
LPR is ideal for communities that see regular traffic and want to reduce the friction of resident entry.
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Busy gated neighborhoods with morning/evening rush
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HOAs with separate resident and visitor lanes
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55+ and active adult communities
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Neighborhoods that want better control over who’s in the resident lane
We provide LPR solutions for communities across the Greater Tampa Bay area.
Resident Plate Databases & Management
The real power of LPR comes from a clean, well-managed plate database. We help HOAs and property managers build and maintain resident lists so the system stays accurate over time.
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Initial setup of resident plate lists
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Simple processes for move-ins and move-outs
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Rules for multiple vehicles per household
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Options for temporary or guest plates
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Coordination with your existing management workflows
Who We Work With
We support neighborhoods, HOAs, property managers, and commercial sites across the Tampa Bay region. Whether you're dealing with a failing system or planning new upgrades, we design solutions that match the needs of your community or facility.
HOAs & Neighborhoods
Ideal for:
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Gated communities
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Active adult / 55+ neighborhoods
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Townhome & villa communities
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Private subdivisions
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Master-planned developments
Common needs:
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Resident lanes
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Visitor management
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Barrier arms
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LPR
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Gate automation
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Camera coverage
Property Managers
Ideal for:
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Residential PM companies
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Portfolio managers
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Condo associations
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Mixed-use communities
Common needs:
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Fixing failed installs
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Ongoing maintenance
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Gate/door access issues
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Credential + plate database management
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Cloud video access sharing
Commercial & Business Sites
Ideal for:
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Warehouses & distribution
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Office parks
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Industrial yards
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Retail plazas
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Parking lots & garages
Common needs:
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Employee access control
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Vehicle access lanes
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Barrier arms
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Cameras & cloud migration
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System takeovers
