RFID based Vehicle Access Control

The main gate of any gated community is the busiest and probably the most chaotic location of a community. In any typical day, the main gate would open about a hundred to thousand times in a day – for cabs, resident vehicles, water tanks and visitor vehicles to move in and out. Hence, for a community like Fresco of about 700 flats, vehicle management does become a serious concern. Many gated communities have installed Radio frequency Identification (RFID) based boom barriers, in an attempt to manage the vehicle movement in their society. However, there are certain aspects of this solution that every resident must know.

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is the use of radio waves to read and capture information stored on a tag attached to an object. A tag can be read from up to several feet away and does not need to be within direct line-of-sight of the reader to be tracked.

The basic working of an RFID based Vehicle Access Control
All the resident vehicles have to first register with the management committee and get a RFID tag placed on their vehicle. An RFID scanner is installed on the boom barrier, which is placed at the entrance of the community. When a car is about to enter the community, the RFID tag on the vehicle is read by the reader on the boom barrier and the boom barrier opens, letting the vehicle in. In case of a vehicle that is not registered with the community, the boom barrier will not open.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get my vehicle RFID tagged

All residents can contact Anirudh from the RWCSA who is available at the media room everyday except mondays .

You will need to provide him with the requisite documents and pay the joining fee. He will then process your application.

Following this you can collect your RFID sticker from the main gate security personnel who will install the RFID tag under your windscreen.

Which documents do I need to submit

You will need to provide a copy of the following documents:

1. Vehicle registration certificate.

2. Possession letter, sale deed or any document showing your parking allotment number.

How much will it cost

Rs 1000.00 is the cost for purchasing one RFID tag which can be used on a single vehicle.

Is it mandatory for all residents ?

Yes It is mandatory for all residents who own vehicles and park their cars in the basements. This includes owners as well as tenants.

Residents who do not tag their vehicles will not be allowed access through the residents automatic entry gate , and will instead have to enter via the visitors gate.