Authors: Nishant Kadam, Swarup Chaudhari, Rushikesh Patil, Hrishikesh Kakade
Abstract: Automated vehicle monitoring is a cornerstone of modern security infrastructure, essential for maintaining safety and operational efficiency in high-traffic environments such as industrial complexes, gated communities, and public facilities. Traditional manual surveillance methods are frequently plagued by human error, significant labor costs, and operational bottlenecks that compromise the integrity of security protocols. This paper presents a robust framework for an automated Vehicle Entry Monitoring System (VEMS) utilizing the state-of-the-art You Only Look Once (YOLO) object detection architecture. The proposed system integrates real-time video stream processing with advanced deep learning models to achieve high-speed detection and classification of various vehicle types, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. A critical component of the methodology involves the integration of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and tracking algorithms, such as DeepSORT, to automatically extract alphanumeric license plate data and maintain unique vehicle identities across consecutive frames. This integration enables the creation of a comprehensive, searchable database that cross-references detected plates with authorized whitelists for proactive access control. Experimental results demonstrate that the system ensures near 100% operational uptime by automating the data trail for security auditing and regulatory compliance. The framework provides a scalable solution for intelligent transportation management, significantly reducing manpower dependency while enhancing the reliability of entry logs. By combining real-time detection overlays with a centralized monitoring dashboard, this research offers a sophisticated, data-driven approach to facility security, fostering safer and more efficient urban mobility environments.
