ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition. It is a camera-based technology that captures a vehicle registration plate and converts the image into readable text. In a car park, ANPR can record when a vehicle enters and leaves, match the registration against...
Last reviewed: 23 July 2026 A 10-minute parking grace period gives a motorist a short amount of time to leave after a permitted parking session has ended. However, the rule is not identical in every UK car park: council parking in England and parking on private land...
Managing access to private land is rarely straightforward. One unauthorised vehicle can cause disruption. Multiply that across a residential block, office development or retail park and the complaints soon follow. So it’s no surprise that many UK managing agents,...
Parking is used in very different ways depending on the type of site and the people who rely on it. A residential development has different needs to a retail park or office building. Understanding the type of parking in place makes it easier to decide how it should be...
Managing a car park effectively is an essential responsibility for landowners, managing agents, and businesses operating private parking areas across the UK. Whether a site serves residents, customers, staff, or visitors, poor car park management can quickly lead to...
What ICEing Means ICEing happens when a petrol or diesel vehicle parks in an EV charging bay. These bays are meant for electric vehicles that are charging. When a non-EV blocks a bay, an EV driver can’t access the charger. EV drivers can also cause problems. This...
