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+This python script recognize vehicle number plates from given images.
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+Its working is explained in this video:
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJcl6Gw1D8k
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-The video pretty much explains it all:
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJcl6Gw1D8k