License Plate Recognition
License Plate Recognition
License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology eliminates the need for physical parking permits, such as hang tags. Permit users can easily add and manage their license plate information through their online parking accounts. This technology offers increased flexibility for permit holders. By virtually registering their license plates, users can access K-State parking lots and the garage, as their license plate will serve as their permit.
License plates must be visible when Parking Services staff patrol the area. Since the State of Kansas only issues rear plates, drivers must park so that their plate faces the drive lane. To avoid receiving a citation or causing delays for Parking Services staff, all individuals on campus should either pull forward into their parking stall or purchase a front license plate from the Parking Services Office for $6.
Parking enforcement vehicles are equipped with cameras that automatically scan license plates to verify whether a permit is valid for the vehicle in question. The images captured of the license plates are converted into digital data and cross-referenced with the Parking Services database.
Vehicle Registration
Students, faculty and staff can set up their virtual parking permits by entering their license plate information into the K-State parking portal.
Flexible Parking Permit Options
The LPR system helps Parking Services better meet the changing needs of K-State employees. Work schedules vary significantly among employees, whether they are working in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid manner. K-State employees need greater flexibility when selecting the permit that best fits their campus work schedules. As the LPR system develops, Parking Services plans to offer a wider range of permit options than what has been available in the past.