Winter conditions put ANPR systems under pressure. Snow, ice, road salt, glare, and low light frequently reduce read accuracy, increase maintenance needs, and cause costly missed reads, particularly with IR-only cameras.
Proven in harsh environments
Snowy and salt-contaminated licence plates often defeat IR-only ANPR cameras. The CT45 overcomes this by using both IR and colour imaging, delivering dramatically higher read rates in winter conditions.
Dual IR & Colour Imaging in One Camera
When salt, slush, or grime reduce plate reflectivity and IR performance becomes less efficient, the CT45 colour camera continues to capture readable plate data, ensuring consistent performance in changing winter conditions.
Higher Confidence with Advanced Dual Plate Reading
Pair two CT45 units to create a single read event based on four optical inputs (IR + colour, front and rear), delivering cleaner data, fewer false negatives, and higher uptime in snowfall and poor visibility.
What this means in practice:
For installers: fewer support calls, simpler winter commissioning, and lower lifecycle maintenance costs.
For operators: higher read accuracy, improved revenue capture, and reliable performance all year round.
Choose a better camera!
Winter introduces reduced visibility, optical distortion, and hardware stress, choose an ANPR solution designed to protect performance, uptime, and data quality.
Discover how to build Winter-Proof ANPR Installations
Let’s talk about how CT45 can support your next installation. Feel free to contact me, or visit www.tagmaster.com.
Kind Regards,
Peter Grøntved
Vice President Sales Parking/Access/Security
peter.grontved@tagmaster.com