Under Vehicle Surveillance System allows the search of vehicle undercarriages more efficiently and rapidly than with alternative camera-based search systems, hand-held mirrors, and/or inspection pits. The Surveillance System can be controlled by an optional touch-screen view station mounted in a suitable security booth-or mobile command post. The Surveillance System assists the operator in inspecting vehicle undercarriages. The Under Vehicle Surveillance System provides the operator with a safe and effective means of searching the undercarriage of vehicles for hidden items including.