Archive for August 6th, 2007
[Innovations] The Smart Parking Meter
A new parking meter aims to reduce the number of tickets drivers
receive by calling and alerting them that the meter is running low on
time. A few cities have installed the "smart" model.
PhotoViolationMeter, or PVM,
calls drivers to warn them that the meter is running out of time and
provides a pay-by-phone option to refill the meter. When drivers first
park, they can pay with debit or credit cards, or spare change.
The meters also photograph license plates, providing evidence for
prosecution when cars do violate parking laws. The meters’ sensors
reset each time a car parks in the corresponding space, decreasing the
likelihood cities will lose money on scofflaws who are not caught by
traffic police.
The meters also greet drivers with a message and inform them of specific parking regulations.
Source: EE Times
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