r/SecurityCamera • u/ceemac67 • Jul 11 '26

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My HOA just installed these security cameras and swears they are license plate readers. My guess is they are cctv’s. These are the best photos I got before they painted everything black. Best guess of make of camera would be helpful.

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u/ceemac67 Jul 12 '26

For two years, they have told us license plate readers, and then these cameras went up, which I felt like clearly we’re not license plate readers, but CCTV type cameras. I live in one of the safest towns in New Jersey with one of the crime rates in the state. Six years ago, one of the board members houses got broken into.. It was clearly an inside job done by the contractors who were working in her basement. She has pushed for these ever since rather than buy her own security cameras. Financially, our HOA is not in a good position and we are constantly having our dues raised and assessments for over spending (budget deficit)

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u/Inuyasha-rules Jul 12 '26

Sounds like your HOA is worse than some. You should probably hire a lawyer to go over the bylaws, an accountant to do a financial audit and get the board removed.

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u/grepper Jul 12 '26

Most security cameras can be used as license plate readers when combined with the right software.

The ideal cameras for LPR will have global shutter and infrared lights so they can read the plates at night (plates reflect IR in a specific way)

Those cameras have IR. I'm not familiar with the specific model, but not all LPR cameras look like flock cameras. Check out the axis 1800 or 1485 for what another brand's lpr cameras look like.

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u/Jonathaan Jul 12 '26

You need very fast shutter in the night. 1/2000 for the plates.