Holiday Park Germany is a vital component of the Plopsaland group—a collection of theme parks spread throughout Belgium and Europe. Renowned for their attractions themed around popular Studio 100 media characters, these parks draw numerous visitors annually. To facilitate a safer and in the same time pleasant guest experience, ANPR cameras are installed to streamline the processes of parking vehicles and dropping off children and other visitors.
Solutions for safer drop-offs
Holiday Park Germany is located adjacent to a main road where the maximum allowed speed is 70 km per hour. The amusement park’s parking is chargeable. Some customers do not want to enter and pay for the parking, resulting in parents or guardians dropping off their children on the busy main road. This practice can lead to dangerous situations. Due to complaints about traffic disruptions on the main road, the Hassloch municipality has requested Plopsa to find a solution to this traffic issue.
Introducing a free of charge KISS & RIDE Zone
The solution is found in introducing a KISS & RIDE zone based on License Plate Recognition. Upon entry to the parking lot, the vehicle’s license plate is automatically captured and registered. Should the vehicle exit within 45 minutes the barrier will open automatically without purchasing a parking ticket.
ANPR camera integration at Plopsaland
These cameras are seamlessly integrated into blue terminals at Plopsaland, enhancing the project-specific aesthetics and demonstrating the advanced integration capabilities of AVUTEC ANPR cameras.
“In recent years, we have noticed that many people park on the street or with neighbors across the road to let their children out. With the introduction of license plate recognition, there is now the possibility to allow these short-term parkers to park safely—without having to pay for it.”
Bernd Beitz, Director Germany of the park operator Plopsa
Key features of the ModuleX cameras at Plopsaland:
- Highly Accurate Onboard License Plate Recognition:
The cameras perform real-time, highly accurate license plate recognition, essential for efficient vehicle management. - Real-Time Vehicle Database Management:
Each camera maintains an internal, real-time database of vehicles that have entered the park, ensuring up-to-date vehicle tracking. - Master-Slave Configuration:
The master camera is located at the entry point, with slave cameras at three exits plus at a second entry. These modules connect to the master to update and consult the vehicle database, enhancing synchronization across all points. - Efficient Vehicle Processing:
At the exits, the cameras perform a database lookup of recognized license plates to compare entry and exit times. - Automatic Barrier Operations:
The built-in relay functionality enables the cameras to open barriers if a vehicle has been inside the park for less than 45 minutes. - Seamless Video Streaming and Data Integration:
The cameras stream video to the IDIS Solution Suite (VMS) and send recognition results via a webservice. Recognition results are further utilized for bookmarking by a custom-made script.
This deployment not only showcases the adaptability and efficiency of AVUTEC’s ANPR cameras but also highlights their role in enhancing visitor experience through innovative technology integration at Plopsaland.
Project partners
This project has been established in collaboration with AVUTEC, IDIS Belgium, Alarm Group Belgium (AGB), and the IT department of Plopsa, aimed at deploying advanced, integrated security solutions. AVUTEC brings its specialized all-in-one ANPR camera systems to the table, IDIS Belgium contributes its extensive range of surveillance technologies, and AGB offers tailored security services to address diverse needs.
Plopsa
IDIS Belgium
