ParqEx is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Revenue Collections Module within our ParqEx Enforcement Management Platform. This innovative feature is designed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse enforcement company clientele, including property security providers, towing and booting companies, vehicle enforcement agencies, parking enforcement companies, and parking revenue collection agencies across the United States. Learn more about how ParqEx intends to help our enforcement clients and partners with revenue and fee collection efforts with this new revenue collections module.

Key Features of Revenue Collections Module:

1. Integrated Payment Processing for Violations/Citations/Parking Notices:
   • With this module, vehicle owners can now quickly pay for their parking notices by simply entering the parking notice number via our platform.
   • Authorized staff members of enforcement, tow, booting, and security companies can also process payments directly from vehicle owners on-site via in-app payment options.
2. Comprehensive Tracking & Fee Collection of Enforcement Activities:
   • The module tracks all paid and unpaid notices, citations, violations, boots, tows, etc., ensuring complete visibility into enforcement activities & guaranteeing payment on all citations and violations.
   • Fines and fees related to parking can be issued and collected via the app. This simplifies the tracking of outstanding offenses and streamlines the collection of fees.
3. Enhanced Reporting and Analytics:
   • Monthly and on-demand reports are available to help enforcement agencies efficiently manage their operations and ensure the property is enforced properly.
   • Advanced analytics provide insights for more effective decision-making and operational improvement of the property and its enforcement measures.

Benefits of Revenue Collections Module:

1. Streamlined Revenue Collection: This module simplifies the payment process for vehicle owners and enforcement agencies as it is all within the app.
2. Increased Efficiency: Reduces administrative burdens, leading to more efficient management of enforcement activities and more effective allocation of enforcement officers time.
3. Improved User Experience: Easier payment methods within the revenue collections module enhance the overall experience for vehicle owners and saves them time.
4. Data-Driven Management: Access to detailed reports and analytics aids in strategic planning and resource allocation while simultaneously elevating the security of the property.

Availability & Getting Started:

This feature will be available to all enforcement companies using the ParqEx Enforcement Platform starting November 27, 2023.

Existing users will automatically receive this feature in their next scheduled update. As always, be certain property management, enforcement, and staff are operating with the most recent updates.

For prospective ParqEx users, upon signing up for the ParqEx Enforcement Management Platform, new users will also gain access to this feature.

Although it is a straightforward module, comprehensive training and detailed support documents are available to ensure a smooth integration process for all users.

For more information, training, or support, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team at support@parqex.com or 855-727-7391. We’re excited to provide you with a comprehensive and straightforward revenue collections module that will continue facilitating all parking property enforcement. And for property management, ownership, enforcement companies, booting companies, and towing providers interested in ParqEx’s Enforcer app, book a demo with us and we will prove to you that our platform is the easiest way to enforce your parking facility.

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License plate recognition (LPR) technology has brought about an extreme transformation in the parking realm of the world. It delivers boosted efficiency for parking operators, significant cost savings, and improved overall safety for all drivers and parking facility employees. Now, what about mobile LPR? If you are a property owner or manager aiming to improve operational efficiency and security, read this quick blog discussing ParqEx’s mobile LPR enforcement tool.

What is License Plate Recognition (LPR)?

LPR utilizes advanced cameras to scan and identify license plates’ unique combinations of numbers and letters. ParqEx’s cutting-edge advanced analytics and artificial intelligence guarantee accurate readings of all license plates, even under challenging weather and low light conditions. Blurry images, discolored and foreign license plates (Mexico & Canada) no longer inconvenience LPR cameras; they catch everything. With unmistakable benefits, property management now uses LPR cameras for enforcement or simply the mobile LPR enforcement tool built into the ParqEx Enforcer app.

What is Mobile LPR?

ParqEx’s mobile LPR allows property owners, managers, and enforcement officers to use a handheld mobile device to take pictures and scan vehicle license plates. Upon uploading the license plate to the ParqEx Enforcer app, enforcement officers can gain detailed information about this vehicle and their entire history on the property. Moreover, they can enforce any vehicle through this feature all within seconds, saving hours on their side.

The Enforcer App Combined with Mobile LPR

ParqEx’s Enforcer app is the perfect enforcement solution for enforcement agencies, booting companies, builders & developers, HOA boards, property management, and property owners. Combine the enforcer app with mobile LPR capabilities, and now this app suddenly becomes far more robust. Here’s how it works:

Real-Time Data:

When an LPR camera captures a license plate, the Enforcer app instantly delivers the image directly to the Enforcer app on your phone or desktop. Need info on a specific license plate? Take a picture of the plate, and within seconds, the mobile LPR tool immediately provides you access to that vehicle’s complete history on your property.

Secure Cross-Platform Convenience:

The ParqEx Enforcer mobile app is compatible with both iOS & Android devices. It operates across all platforms, guaranteeing seamless data integration and export between devices through ParqEx’s cloud-hosted API tech. The mobile LPR feature within the Enforcer app simply requires a camera to scan the plate. Enforcement officers can use any device and be on their way.

Control & Visibility:

ParqEx’s technology grants absolute control over vehicles on the property. You can quickly enforce the property by leveraging the LPR functionality in the ParqEx Enforcer app. This will help you determine which vehicles are authorized or in violation of the parking rules. As ultimate control is always favorable for property owners and managers, with LPR capabilities, owners and managers can even decide which repeat offenders they will no longer allow in their facility. Gain ultimate visibility and control with ParqEx’s mobile LPR capabilities in the Enforcer app.

Reporting & Notifications:

You can receive real-time notifications after a license plate is scanned, tagged, or a violation is issued by using the Enforcer app and mobile LPR function. The enforcement officers will deliver these reports as soon as they finish their reports. You can customize the information to suit your management needs, whether that be notifications, emails, texts, or webhooks on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Instant Citations & Paperless Ticketing:

After scanning a vehicle license plate by using the Enforcer app’s mobile LPR capabilities, enforcement officers can enforce parking violations on the spot using the app, issuing citations in seconds. Does your property want to cut costs? What about going green? These options are made possible by eliminating the need for paper tickets. Citations and ticketing can now be issued electronically, all within the Enforcer app.

Mobile LPR Enforcement Tool

The Enforcer app is designed for smartphone convenience and ease. The Enforcer app overcomes hurdles such as blurry vehicle images, cropped license plate images, zoomed-in pictures, plates with icons, and even discolored license plates. The mobile LPR feature adapts to low-light conditions using the handheld device’s flash or low-light camera capabilities to read the license plate accurately. Enforcement agents can easily capture license plate and vehicle images while on the move and store them in the app for logging purposes. This mobile LPR enforcement tool saves time and allows all tags and photos to be logged into the system. This enables accurate reporting and documentation for the parking facility.

Reach out to ParqEx now and experience the power of mobile LPR technology combined with the Enforcer app. Enhance property security, streamline enforcement, and take control of your parking operations today with ParqEx’s mobile LPR enforcement tool!

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We are all familiar with the premise of towing a vehicle. Some of us have unluckily had an experience where our car was towed, and some have heard the nightmares. But what is car booting? This is a topic that needs to be more widely discussed. So for those curious about what car booting is & for booting enforcement companies thrilled to see written content surrounding their industry, let us dig in!

What is car booting?

Vehicle booting is a parking enforcement technique in which a large metal wheel clamp is secured onto one of the car’s wheels. Usually clamped onto the driver’s side wheel, car boots are put on vehicles to restrict the car from being moved off the property. Car booting is often used instead of towing the vehicle off the property as it is less time-consuming and costly.

Why is a car booted?

Typically, repeat offenders get their cars booted. The first step enforcement and booting companies generally take is to issue a citation or fine for offending vehicles. But, of course, some people think they can get away with infringing on rules. Car booting serves as the next step to enforce regulations and collect unpaid citations. Regarding non-authorized parkers on the property, booting is the immediate response.

Are parkers notified about a car boot?

This answer varies from property to property. For ParqEx properties, enforcement officers will issue notifications within the ParqEx parking management and enforcement system. For other properties, there may not be mobile notifications. But you will know you have been booted once you see your car.

What to do if a car has a boot on it?

The car boot comes with instructions, usually placed on your windshield or detailed in the notifications you have received from parking enforcement. Follow the steps and wait for a booting enforcement officer to remove the boot from your car. Do not in any way attempt to remove or drive off with the boot. In some instances, this is illegal, and in all cases, this will damage your car.

Is there a fine associated with a car boot?

It gives us no pleasure to say that there is a fine after your car has been booted. These fines will vary by location and can range from $30 to $300. After contacting the booting enforcement department to remove the boot, an enforcement officer will unclamp the boot and take payment right on the spot.

How to avoid the boot?

Easy! Follow the parking rules and regulations at the property. And please ensure that your vehicle has been appropriately registered with all accurate vehicle information to avoid mishaps.

ParqEx & Booting Enforcement Companies

For the booting enforcement companies reading this, we see you! Sure, people always talk about towing, but it is officially your time to shine. If you are seeking ways to facilitate the enforcement of all the properties you manage, ParqEx’s Enforcer App is the tool for you. With our Enforcer App and the enforcement admin dashboard, you can:

1. Enforce by the vehicle information

This will give you an organized view of your properties and all permitted vehicles on site. Moreover, you will be able to gain detailed vehicle information & any reservation information needed to enforce the property correctly.

2. Enforce by Parking permit

The parking permit organizational tool will allow you to enforce vehicles by parking permits on the vehicles on each property. This helps facilitate the property’s overall security while singling out unauthorized cars.

3. Parking Citation / Violations log

This detailed citation/violations log will give you insight into all citations issued to vehicles at each property. Do you need an organized view to keep track of repeat parking offenders? You can gain immediate insight into those citations & take action immediately.

4. Do not boot vehicle list

Sometimes some properties have a handful of vehicles that do not necessarily have to abide by all the parking rules. It is almost extra crucial to refrain from enforcing these cars mistakenly. This organized list will help you avoid these accidents.

5. Do not boot spot

Are there a few spots on the property that should not be enforced? Keep a log of those spots within our dashboard and app & make sure your enforcement officers disregard those.

6. Enforcement rules

Each property has different parking rules with different fines. Keep track of all rules and regulations within our dashboard and app! (i.e., no payment to park, parked in a handicapped spot, parked in more than one space, unauthorized parker, etc.)

So whether you came here to learn more about car booting or are an enforcement booting company seeking a technological solution to help facilitate your enforcement duties, thanks for reading this quick blog! For booting companies striving to learn more about ParqEx and how we can help you, book a demo with us! We are excited to hear from you.

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No question that parking enforcement has always been a struggle. Parking violations happen everywhere! Big cities need help managing it, open surface parking lots have a constant influx of violators, and many residential buildings flounder with unauthorized vehicles parked in tenant or guest spots. Effective property enforcement is a must to have smooth daily operations on-site, amongst tenant satisfaction and retention. But what are property managers supposed to do with all these violators? ParqEx’s Enforcer App is designed to manage and enforce parking properly. So, let us show you how to catch all violators with the Enforcer app!

The Situation: Parking Violations

Situation 1: Have you ever come home to your apartment or condo after a long day of work and discovered someone has parked in your assigned parking spot? Does your blood boil just thinking back to that? Of course, you then have to find a guest spot to park temporarily in (or maybe not so temporarily, as you already feel slighted) and figure out how to get this violator out of your parking space.

Situation 2: Have you ever accidentally parked in the wrong spot number only to return to that exact spot the next day, and your vehicle is nowhere to be found? Did it get towed without any communication? Did you need help finding answers amongst property management about what happened?

Situation 3: Have you ever overstayed your parking reservation by hardly five minutes and returned to find a parking ticket already on your dashboard or worse got towed?

Everyone has experienced parking woes throughout their driving careers. Especially parking enforcement employees! Just think of all they have to handle.

The Challenge: Parking Enforcement

Challenge 1: How do property management and enforcement officers effectively manage unauthorized parkers in tenant and guest parking spots? How can they monitor and track all vehicles in all spots at all times of the day? How can they immediately catch violations and quickly resolve any issues?

Challenge 2: How do property managers instantly communicate with tenants parked in the wrong spot with a warning attached? Are there ways to quickly fix the situation without towing a tenant’s vehicle? Can the management team find a solution to avoid an irritable tenant?

Challenge 3: How can property management open lines of communication with tenants, guests, or even renters when their allotted parking reservation expires? 

ParqEx’s Enforcer App can resolve all these challenges and more. Keep reading to discover how to catch all violations with the Enforcer app!

The Product: Parking Enforcer App

The ParqEx Enforcer app gives property management a complete handle over the enforcement of the property; here’s how it works!

Control: Parking is part of your property at the end of the day, so you should have complete control over who can enter and exit the premises. The Enforcer app lets you decide who can access the property and when! 

Digital Options: ParqEx also provides a digitized access control option for all properties to aid in the control element. With Access + on the property, only authorized users can access the property via the ParqEx mobile app. This limits the number of offending vehicles, as most offenders are unauthorized parkers. (Added benefit: eliminate fobs, clickers, tickets, etc.)

Visibility: With the Enforcer app, the management team and enforcement officers have controlled knowledge of which vehicles are violating parking rules. With just a glance at the app, cars can be easily identified as belonging to tenants or violators. With these real-time enforcement capabilities in the app, parking tickets can be issued digitally. (Added benefit: cuts costs with paperless ticketing options!)

The Solution: PARQEX Parking Enforcement App

Solution 1: With the Enforcer app, property management can gain real-time insight into all vehicles on the property and have absolute control. For example, tickets can now be issued via the Enforcer app when an unauthorized car has parked in a tenant or guest parking spot.

Solution 2: Through the ParqEx app, property managers can communicate with all vehicle owners. Should a tenant accidentally park in the wrong spot, enforcement officers can quickly message them via the app & ask them to fix the issue. Nobody wants to deal with towing vehicles (apart from tow companies)! The messaging feature within the app helps limit any tow situations.

Solution 3: Talking about the messaging feature, this also is beneficial when a parker’s reservation is about to expire. With the help of the Enforcer app, car owners will receive alerts & messaging before receiving tickets for their infringement on parking rules.

Feel free to reach out if your property desperately needs an enforcement tool like our Enforcer app. Parking lot abuse is aggravating for all! Book a demo to learn more about how to catch all violators with the Enforcer app. Let’s make your property more secure, efficient, and impressive with the Enforcer app!

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