Optical turnstiles are used to control access in many buildings, but what is it called when an individual attempts to use an unauthorized card or otherwise attempts to get through the lane without an appropriate card?

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When an individual attempts to use an unauthorized card or otherwise attempts to get through the lane without an appropriate card, it is called tailgating. The term is used because the unauthorized person follows closely behind an authorized person to gain access, much like a car following closely behind another car through a closed gate.

Optical Turnstiles Are Used to Control Access in Many Buildings