Can Temporary License Plates Be Recognized in Parking Lots?
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Temporary license plates cannot be recognized by parking lots, as parking systems only identify metal official license plates. Below are the advantages of license plate recognition parking systems: 1. License plate recognition parking allows for rapid vehicle passage: The vehicle management system with pure license plate recognition enables all vehicles to enter quickly without queuing, achieving seamless entry without stopping. 2. License plate recognition parking management is more intelligent: By implementing unmanned entry points and automatic fee calculation at exits, the system minimizes the number of staff and workload required for vehicle fee collection, avoiding unnecessary manual intervention.
I'm quite concerned about whether temporary license plates can be recognized in parking lots, because last year I bought a new car and used a temporary plate for the first time in an underground shopping mall parking lot. I was pretty nervous back then, as I heard that automatic scanning systems rely on cameras to recognize plates, but temporary plates are paper-based and can be reflective or blurry from certain angles. Surprisingly, the entrance camera recognized it that time, and the barrier lifted smoothly—probably the system was quite advanced. However, when chatting with a friend later, he mentioned that some older parking lots have outdated equipment and may fail to recognize it, requiring you to press a button for manual assistance or register with the management. My advice is, if you've just gotten a temporary plate, check for any notices at the entrance before entering the parking lot or keep a backup ID just in case. Overall, modern parking lots are likely to recognize it, but there's no 100% guarantee—it depends on the equipment's quality and the plate's condition. Don't worry too much; you'll gain experience after trying a few times.
