Welcome to the LorryWatch Help Centre. Below you'll find guidance for configuring cameras, DVLA lookup, notifications, vehicle records, and understanding the system’s operation.
LorryWatch identifies unauthorised commercial vehicles ( N1, N2, N3) on restricted roads using ANPR cameras and DVLA lookups. Weight limits and direction filters further enhance detection accuracy.
The cloud platform supports multiple customers, each with their own locations, cameras, vehicles and owners. Everything is centrally managed through an online dashboard.
Cameras must be validated using an MD5-based validation code. Customers with LorryWatch-purchased cameras receive validation for free. Camera settings include type filters, direction indicators, and abbreviation tags.
Notification options include:
Customers must enter their DVLA API key to enable classification. Without this key, the system only records plates.
Email notifications are delivered using MailJet. Customers must enter their MailJet username and password to activate email alerts.
Each vehicle can belong to one owner. Vehicles include plate, make, model, and list membership such as whitelist or blacklist.
Auto-purge can be enabled to automatically delete older captured logs and optimize database storage.
The Plate Log Viewer provides navigation for viewing historical records:
Users can print logs, export them as CSV, or save them as PDF.
LorryWatch supports both email-based and ID-based login. Admins can access all customers, locations, and camera configurations.