Guides
Guides for people who run car parks.
Clear answers to the questions managers, homeowner associations and operators ask us before choosing a system.
What is ANPR and how it works in a car park
ANPR means automatic license plate reading. In a car park, the camera reads the plate, the system checks it against the access list and the barrier opens without a card or remote.
Read the guide 6 min readHow to manage parking in an apartment building or residential complex
Parking is one of the most common sources of conflict in a residential building. Clear rules, a record of spaces and a simple visitor policy solve most problems.
Read the guide 7 min readPaid parking without a cashier: how it works
A paid car park can run without a cashier or tickets: the license plate replaces the ticket, the driver pays by phone or at a pay station, and the barrier opens by itself.
Read the guide 6 min readWhat a barrier and ANPR parking system costs: the factors that matter
You cannot price a parking system properly without knowing how many gates there are, what equipment already exists and which modules you need. Here is what goes into the cost and what to ask before a quote.
Read the guide 6 min readANPR cameras and GDPR in car parks: what you need to know
A license plate and an image of a car can identify a person, so they are personal data. An ANPR system can be used in line with GDPR if you follow a few clear rules.
Read the guide 6 min readRemote, card or license plate: choosing car park access
Every access method has strengths and limits. We compare remotes, cards, phone-call entry and license plates on cost, security, convenience and record-keeping.
Read the guide 5 min read