Welcome back to problem-solving parking operation headaches with ParqEx! Today, the scenario we are focusing on is problem-solving unpaid parking citations and violations. We have all seen those cars decorated from rear to front end with various citations and violations. This begs the question, do these people get away with not paying these fines? And how long has this vehicle been sitting there collecting new tickets? Property management and owners: if your parking facility struggles with unpaid parking citations, have cars that have been collecting tickets for what seems to be years, and needs a more efficient ticketing and citation issuing system, this how-to problem-solve unpaid parking citations blog is the ideal read for you!

Why Issue Citations?

Property management and parking enforcement officers issue citations when a vehicle on their property violates a parking facility rule. The primary objective of issuing citations is to make an example of the car’s owner. If rules and regulations are not followed, there are consequences. An additional benefit of issuing citations for management is it serves as a significant revenue source. 

The Problem

Because citations are issued to ensure parking rules are followed, and parking violations serve as a revenue stream for property owners, unpaid parking citations are not only a nuisance but also a loss of revenue and a security threat. Property management must have vehicles respect rules that are in place for the safety and security of others.

The Solution

ParqEx specializes in problem-solving all types of parking operation-related difficulties. Tightening up the enforcement of a property and ensuring payment on parking citations and violations is one of our strong suits! So much so that we continue building features within our platform that further facilitate property management and enforcement in issuing citations and immediately receiving payment.

• Enforcer App: The ParqEx Enforcer app is built to quickly and efficiently verify vehicles on all properties and be able to issue citations directly within the app. With the new revenue collections module integrated into the Enforcer app, ParqEx has automated the fee collection process, reducing time spent on enforcement. With all fines and violations issued directly through the app, it makes the collection process very straightforward and is the perfect problem-solving unpaid parking citation solution.

Types of Violations/Fines/Citations Issued via ParqEx

ParqEx’s platform is highly customizable, which does not stop short of fines, citations, and violations. So, it is up to property owners and management to decide which penalties should be enforced on their property. Some examples of fees, fines, citations, and violations include no parking zone fines, handicapped parking violations, double parking, permit parking fees, monthly parking fees, towing fees, booting fees, late payment penalties, etc. (Find a longer list of examples here.) If your property has various rules and regulations you did not see in these examples, we can add them to the list instantly, making the enforcement of your property seamless.

If vehicle owners are breaking the rules, instead of printing out a parking ticket to put on their dashboard (something the driver may disregard or throw out), issue them a citation with ParqEx’s Enforcer app. Rest assured, you will receive payment! Moreover, if you are one of the unlucky property owners with vehicles that have been sitting for months in a parking spot, not paying for parking, or the various citations they have accumulated, tow that vehicle off the property! With payment done within the app, you can be confident that your business will not be eating the cost of the tow.

Don’t hesitate to contact our team if your property is the perfect candidate for how to problem-solve unpaid parking citations with ParqEx. We can answer your questions and demonstrate how our property technology, coupled with our enforcement app, will not only guarantee that unpaid parking citations will be a thing of the past but also heighten the security of your property, increase your revenue, and save your enforcement team valuable time during operating hours.

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Parking presents many challenges for US residents. Despite the many parking spaces constructed within most US cities, some find it difficult to locate ample slots to park their vehicle. As such, some people turn to curb-side parking or leave their cars in non-parking areas due to a lack of space. According to research from UCLA, parking violations are common, but violators are not often caught, since the implementation of parking rules is not regulated consistently.

The lack of proper enforcement of parking regulations presents significant challenges for many parking lot operators and owners, who are often left to deal with the inconveniences left by irresponsible car owners. Fortunately, smart technology is helping address these parking issues through the use of different kinds of devices and programs. Here are a few ways smart tech is changing the game for parking violations.

Smart plate-reading systems

For major cities in the US, parking violations often come at the expense of bikers, pedestrians, and those who use public transportation. To combat this, major cities like Chicago plan to implement the Smart Streets Pilots Ordinance. This would use cameras attached to the front of city buses to catch parking and traffic violators in real-time. The next phase of the ordinance will use smart tech to create license plate reading tools that automatically recognize which cars are violating parking rules and issue penalties accordingly.

Through this ordinance, the city of Chicago plans to automate the process of penalizing car owners and mailing the ticket straight to their home address for a more seamless process. That way, fewer offenders fall through the cracks.

In line with this, the city of Alameda in California also uses similar plate reading technology to enforce its parking and traffic rules. Besides being able to recognize plate numbers, it can also indicate if a car has been reported as stolen or if it’s been flagged by the police for investigation. Their technology can produce GPS coordinates to better assist city staff in tracking violators when it comes to parking. In the UK, the same technology is called Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and is even utilized in many parking garages to mitigate illegal activity.

Wearable smart tech

Since wearable smart tech became more accessible, there have been initiatives that used Google Glass to help police officers catch traffic violators. Such was the case with Dubai police in 2016, who were equipped with smart glasses that could scan vehicle plate numbers and gather information in real time.

With the latest developments in smart tech, wearable accessories used by regular civilians can also be used to help track parking violators and provide more convenience for car owners. Take the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which have cameras that can take 12MP photos and 1080p videos from a unique first-person perspective. These smart glasses are integrated with the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can help record and share the erring vehicle’s information with the necessary law enforcement through a few simple commands. Since the latest generation of smart glasses also responds to voice commands, this allows hands-free mobility even when reporting parking transgressions.

Similarly, accessories like the Apple Watch have a built-in GPS and their own AI assistant to help car owners find proper parking spaces. They won’t need to take out their phone, which can be dangerous while driving—they simply need to dictate location instructions to the watch. This can help avoid parking violations and make it easier to look for the proper space to leave their vehicle in.

Parking enforcement app

As many cities deal with improper implementation of parking laws, some are turning to smartphone apps to improve enforcement. Some municipalities in New Jersey, including Stone Harbor, North Wildwood, and Ocean City, use an app that streamlines finding parking spaces and paying fees.

In line with this, developers are now coming out with improved smartphone apps that property owners or managers can use to address violations by themselves. The Enforcer app was developed with effective property enforcement in mind. It essentially automates the process of catching vehicles that are violating parking rules, as the app can recognize if a parked car is owned by a tenant in the building or a non-resident violating parking rules in the area.

In addition to this, a parking enforcement app requires no-contact apprehension and can easily send tickets to violators when their unauthorized car is parked in a reserved spot. This streamlines the process, as there is no need for a traffic enforcer to create a ticket and fine a violator.

Article written exclusively for parqex.com

Author: Rosetta Jolene

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