Can Parking Lots Recognize Temporary License Plates?
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Yes. Temporary license plates can enter manual parking lots but not smart parking lots. Below is relevant information about temporary license plates: 1. Application Procedure: Applicants must provide a company introduction letter, vehicle origin certificate, vehicle qualification certificate, and other relevant documents (except for the introduction letter, which will be archived, the rest will be returned to the applicant) to the vehicle management office for processing. During the application, the applicant must specify the start and end locations of the vehicle's travel and the duration of the temporary license plate usage. After review by the management personnel and a vehicle inspection, a temporary license plate will be issued, with the validity period and travel locations specified. The temporary license plate is valid for half a month. After the vehicle passes the review, the reviewing unit will proceed with the processing. 2. Insurance Claims: The engine number or chassis frame number can only identify the insured vehicle itself and cannot serve as the basis for third-party liability or vehicle damage insurance claims. For vehicles without a license plate, claims must be processed using the temporary license plate issued by the vehicle management office.
I drove to the mall earlier using a temporary license plate, but the entrance camera just couldn't scan it properly, leaving me stuck there for quite a while. After asking the parking lot staff, I learned that these automatic recognition systems are optimized for standard metal plates. Temporary paper plates are prone to recognition failures due to reflections or deformations. Many newer parking facilities have upgraded their systems to better handle such cases, but older ones still struggle. My advice to drivers using temporary plates is to check parking lot information in advance. If in doubt, just use the manual lane directly to save time and avoid inconveniencing others.
