Direct answer: Parking operator automation records entries in a private paid car park by plate recognition, calculates the fee from the tariff, spreads collection across kiosk, exit terminal, booth and handheld terminal channels and reports each channel separately. The operator can keep the booth open at peak hours and run nights with kiosks and exit terminals only.
Typical operator problems
Night and weekend staff
Keeping shifts during low-traffic hours raises cost.
Cash shortfalls
Cash counting and per-cashier control take time.
Unrecorded exits
A barrier opened without collecting a fee may go unnoticed.
Vehicles in debt
A vehicle that left without paying must be recognised on its next visit.
Suggested setup
| Component | Use for an operator |
|---|---|
| Plate recognition | Entry and exit lanes; fee class from the camera |
| Kiosk + exit terminal | Unmanned collection at night and at weekends |
| Booth (with POS device) | At peak hours and for cash; cash shift, Z report |
| Handheld terminal | Cash and card collection by an on-site attendant |
| Debt recording | Debt for vehicles leaving without paying, debt limit per plate |
| Reporting | Channel breakdown, barrier openings, discounts, refunds, POS reconciliation |
Cash desk and leakage control
- No collection before a shift is opened; a numbered Z report at closing.
- Discounts, free passages, refunds and cancellations require a reason and are reported separately.
- Barrier openings from the panel are logged with a reason; openings without a reason are flagged.
- A vehicle leaving without paying is recorded as debt; it appears on screen at its next visit and is collected together.
Reference installations
Günsa paid parking (Gebze) has been running without interruption for 3–4 years; Batıpark (Ankara), Maltepe paid parking (Istanbul) and Tekirdağ Ulaşım paid parking use plate recognition entry-exit and time-based fees. These car parks can be moved to the unmanned model by adding kiosks and exit terminals.
Frequently asked questions
Can the car park run unmanned at night?
Yes. At night, card and QR collection can run through kiosks and exit terminals only; the booth stays open at peak hours.
What happens to a vehicle that leaves without paying?
The barrier does not open; if needed the vehicle is recorded as debt and charged at its next visit. A debt limit per plate can be set.
How do I control cashiers?
The Booth PC report gives a per-cashier breakdown; a numbered Z report is produced when a shift closes.
Can I manage several car parks?
Yes. Each car park is defined as a separate facility; an authorised user accesses all of them with one account.
Last updated: September 24, 2026 · Features: Sole LPR and paid parking software
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