License Plate Recognition

License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology removes the need for physical parking permits, such as hang tags. Users can easily add and manage their license plate information through online parking accounts. By registering their license plates virtually, users can access K-State parking lots and garages, as their license plate will serve as their permit. Multiple license plates can be added to an individual’s parking account; however, only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time.

License plates must be clearly visible when Parking Services staff patrol the area. Since the State of Kansas only issues rear license plates, drivers must park so that their plate faces the driving 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 of the license plates are converted into digital data and cross-referenced with the Parking Services database. LPR data is used solely for citation issuance, parking lot management and garage management. It is not used for any other purposes. Non-citation-related electronic data is regularly purged and will not be shared with external entities.

Students, faculty and staff can set up virtual parking permits by entering their license plate information into the K-State parking portal.

 

Flexible Parking Permit Options

The LPR system assists Parking Services in better addressing the evolving needs of K-State employees. Since work schedules differ significantly among employees—whether they are working in person, remotely, or in a hybrid format—K-State staff require greater flexibility in choosing the permit that aligns with their campus work hours. As the LPR system continues to develop, Parking Services intends to provide a wider variety of permit options than what has been available in the past.