Target Distance and Camera to Target Angle

For best results, the target distance should not exceed 30 m (100 ft) horizontal distance from the camera to the license plate.

It is highly recommended that the camera to license plate angle does not exceed 30° horizontally or vertically.

The table below provides quick guidelines for determining the appropriate mounting height and horizontal distance.

Table 1: Camera Installation Guidelines

Target Distance Recommended Installation (20° to target) Maximum Limits (30° to target)
Mounting Height Horizontal Distance Mounting Height Horizontal Distance
11 m (35 ft) 2.8 – 3.6 m (9 – 12 ft) 10 m (33 ft) 5.5 m (18 ft) 9.2 m (30 ft)
15 m (50 ft) 4.0 – 5.2 m (13 – 17 ft) 14.5 m (48 ft) 7.5 m (25 ft) 13 m (43 ft)
23 m (75 ft) 5.9 – 7.8 m (19 – 26 ft) 22 m (72 ft) 11 m (38 ft) 20 m (65 ft)
30 m (100 ft) 7.9 – 10.0 m (26 – 34 ft) 29 m (95 ft) 15 m (50 ft) 26 m (87 ft)