Why are number plates blurred even on stationary vehicles?

Answered by ANPR AI·Sourced

Short answer

Check focus before changing OCR settings.

Explanation

The capture distance may differ from the distance used when focusing.

Things to check

  • Original-resolution plate image
  • Lens focus
  • Capture point

What to do

Refocus on the plate at the intended reading distance, then verify a passing vehicle in paused footage. Separate focus blur from motion blur.

Source

AXIS Q1700-LE user manual

Scope and version

Model-specific live manual; checked 3 October 2026

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