Direct answer: A shopping mall parking system records vehicles by plate at entry, applies the visitor's free period automatically, collects the fee at a kiosk at each pedestrian exit or a terminal in the exit lane when the free period is exceeded, and opens the barrier by plate after payment. It aims to reduce booth queues at weekends and holidays and to track revenue by channel.
Typical needs of mall car parks
Weekend exit peaks
At closing time many vehicles want to leave at once and queue at the booth.
Free initial period
Short-visit shoppers get a free period; the fee starts once it is exceeded.
Many pedestrian exits
Payment points are needed on different floors and entrances.
Tenant and staff vehicles
Store staff and management vehicles must pass without paying.
Suggested setup
| Component | Use in a mall |
|---|---|
| Plate recognition camera | In every entry and exit lane; vehicle type, colour and make recorded |
| Tariff | Free period, first hour, following hours and daily cap; per vehicle class |
| Smart KIOSK | At each main pedestrian exit; 6 languages, card and QR payment |
| Exit payment terminal | Payment in the exit lane without leaving the car |
| Subscriber list | Staff and tenant vehicles as free subscribers |
| Reporting | Daily revenue, channel and vehicle class breakdown, occupancy |
How is the free period applied?
A free period (in minutes) is set per vehicle class in the tariff. A visitor who leaves within it has a zero amount and an exit grant is created with no payment step; the vehicle passes the barrier without visiting a kiosk or terminal. Once exceeded, first-hour and following-hour fees apply.
Reference installations
Cassaba Mall (Eskişehir): a plate recognition camera and boom barrier were installed at the entry and at the exit; camera, relay card and barrier control unit communicate on the same network, and installation took 2 days. At City Port (Tekirdağ), a shopping and lifestyle centre, plate recognition entry-exit and occupancy management were implemented. These projects are plate recognition infrastructure and can be extended to unmanned payment by adding kiosks and exit terminals.
Frequently asked questions
Can a free period be set in a mall car park?
Yes. A free period is set per vehicle class; vehicles leaving within it pass with no payment step.
How many kiosks does a mall need?
We recommend a kiosk at each main pedestrian exit; the exact number is set during the survey based on peak exits and pedestrian flow.
Do store staff pay?
Staff and tenant vehicles are defined as free subscribers and pass without paying.
How are peak-hour queues reduced?
Payment happens at the kiosk before the exit, so waiting at the barrier is shorter; exit terminals and, if needed, a booth add extra channels.
Last updated: September 24, 2026 · Features: Sole LPR and paid parking software
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