# Search Vehicles

## Search Vehicles Menu

Tap on the **Search Vehicles** option

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## Search Vehicle Panel

The **green dot** indicates the unit is connected to a wifi or 3G/LTE source.

Static connection is not necessary since the device does maintain a cache of information.

If the dot is yellow that would indicate the unit does not have a connection but searches may still be performed.

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## Entering Search Criteria

There are three methods to enter the plate information.

**Text** using the keypad

**Voice command** using the built in mic

**LPR using OCR technology** through the tablet's camera

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### <span data-colorid="twp6t2wr7o">Text Search</span>

**Using Text** - On the Vehicle Search screen, enter the plate number or VIN number that you want to search and tap on the **Search** button.  
The vehicle details will appear below the search area.

 Example using a plate:

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 Example using a VIN:

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### **Voice Search**

**Using Voice** - Select the **microphone.**   
The google voice recognition "**Say Something**" page appears, say the license plate number out loud.

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### **LPR/OCR Camera Search**

Tap the camera icon to enter LPR Search mode.

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Line up the plate with the rectangle.   
**Long press** the screen to take a shot and the screen refreshes with a list of possible plate numbers.

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Select the plate number that matches the image. In this case tap **BDHE385.**

Selecting the vehicle being searched for expands a yellow ribbon which displays available options.

Three buttons will appear beneath the license plate for **Virtual Chalk, Issue Violation,** and **Details.**

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Select the permit that appears underneath the license plate number to review the expiry details.

Alternately select the Details button to view all permit details.

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