Camera Modules for Automated Toll Collection Systems
Modern toll systems rely on high-performance imaging to automate vehicle identification, capture license plates, and ensure secure passage. FRAMOS delivers application-ready vision solutions built for high-traffic, high-reliability tolling environments.
Reliable vehicle identification and lane attribution for automated toll collection
Toll systems depend on precise vehicle identification and lane attribution across every lane, every vehicle, every condition. A standard rolling shutter camera introduces a 30-100ms readout window: at 130 km/h that is 1-3 metres of vehicle movement during capture. Plate position at end-of-readout no longer matches vehicle position at start-of-frame. The result is misattribution – a billing error and a legal liability in one image.
For tolling applications requiring 4K detail, HDR, and strong low-light performance, FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838 provide a strong starting point. For higher-speed toll lanes or multi-lane free-flow gantries where attribution accuracy is critical, FSM:GO IMX900 provides global shutter imaging and enhanced NIR sensitivity. FRAMOS supports toll system vision with system-ready camera modules, validated optics, interface options including GMSL and MicroCoax, and custom integration support for transportation infrastructure.
Same scene, same vehicles - different attribution accuracy
A fast car in lane 1 and a slow truck in lane 2 cross the gantry simultaneously. With a rolling shutter camera, the readout window means the car's plate is detected at a different moment to when its position was recorded - creating a mismatch that attributes the plate to the wrong vehicle. FSM:GO IMX900 captures all pixels at a single, exact moment. Every plate, every lane, every vehicle tied to one unambiguous timestamp.
Every requirement of a tolling deployment
Toll systems require reliable vehicle identification, plate capture, lane coverage, low-light performance, and interface options for roadside infrastructure. FSM:GO modules address each requirement as a validated, system-ready unit.
4K Vehicle Detail
FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838 deliver 8 MP 4K imaging for vehicle identification, lane monitoring, and license plate capture at standard toll lane speeds.
HDR for Outdoor Lighting
HDR support preserves detail across bright sunlight, shadows, headlight glare, and variable roadside conditions without manual adjustment.
Low-Light and NIR Performance
STARVIS 2 sensor architecture and NIR sensitivity support day/night tolling operation with active IR illumination or ambient light.
Global Shutter for High-Speed Lanes
FSM:GO IMX900 delivers global shutter capture for higher-speed toll lanes and multi-lane free-flow gantry deployments where attribution accuracy is critical.
Longer Interface Paths
GMSL, MicroCoax, PixelMate, and FFC options connect cameras into distributed tolling architectures where sensors and processing hardware are physically separated.
Validated Optics and Focusing
Matched lens options and geometric calibration optimise plate and vehicle detail for the required lane geometry, gantry height, and field of view.
Where FRAMOS modules are deployed
Highway Gantry Tolling
Multi-lane free-flow gantries require simultaneous capture across all lanes with no per-lane triggering. Global shutter ensures every plate is captured at the same moment with no inter-lane timing error. FSM:GO IMX900 with GMSL or MicroCoax interface covers the cable distances gantry infrastructure requires.
Urban Congestion Zones
City entry and exit points with mixed traffic, variable speeds, and complex lighting. 4K HDR imaging maintains plate readability across motorcycles, vans, and passenger vehicles at varying entry angles. FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838 cover the scene detail urban congestion charging requires.
Tunnel and Bridge Infrastructure
Controlled entry points with changing light conditions from open road to tunnel. NIR sensitivity and HDR maintain capture quality without separate day/night camera configurations. IMX838 is available for regulated infrastructure programs where NDAA-aligned sourcing is required.
Deploying a new tolling system?
Our engineering team can help you define the right imaging setup for any tolling scenario - from gantry-mounted multi-lane systems to embedded vehicle units.
FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838 for Toll System Vision
FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838
8 MP 4K STARVIS 2 - HDR - Rolling Shutter
- 4K HDR across all conditions - STARVIS 2 sensor maintains plate and vehicle detail under sunlight, headlight glare, and low-light with HDR active
- Day and night with NIR - strong near-infrared sensitivity supports active IR illumination for consistent 24-hour tolling operation
- NDAA-aligned option - IMX838 is a direct drop-in to IMX678 for regulated infrastructure programs, identical optics and drivers, no redesign