Fair Car Park Usage Policy
Maximum Stay Usage
Keep your parking spaces turning over fairly, so they are available for the people they are intended for.
What Is Maximum Stay?
A maximum stay period is the longest amount of time a vehicle is permitted to remain in your car park. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep parking fair.
Most car parks are not designed for all-day parking. They are designed to serve a steady flow of genuine visitors throughout the day. When vehicles overstay, spaces stop turning over, genuine customers struggle to park and the car park stops working the way it was intended to.
A clearly defined maximum stay period sets fair, consistent terms for every motorist. Visitors are given a reasonable amount of time to shop, browse or complete their visit, and spaces are kept available for the next genuine user.
It is not about restricting parking. It is about protecting it for the people who need it.
Which Sectors Does Maximum Stay Work Best For?
Maximum stay management is most effective on sites where spaces need to keep turning over throughout the day.
Supermarkets
Keep spaces available for shoppers, not commuters or long-stay vehicles.
Retail Parks
Support a steady flow of visitors across multiple stores sharing one car park.
Shopping Centres
Manage high-demand parking fairly during busy trading hours.
Convenience Stores
Protect short-stay spaces so customers can always stop, shop and go.
How the Solution Works
Our maximum stay solution is built around ANPR Parking Cameras and clear, honest communication with motorists.
Vehicle Arrives
The ANPR camera records the vehicle's plate upon entry
Signage Displays the Terms
The driver reads the 2-hour maximum stay limit clearly displayed
Your Genuine Client Visits
They park securely and shop well within their allowed time
Overstay Flagged
If the vehicle overstays, the system automatically detects it
No Designated Entry or Exit Points? We Have You Covered
Not every car park has defined entry and exit lanes where ANPR cameras can be positioned. For these sites, we use CCTV cameras with pan-tilt-zoom capability.
The cameras capture images across the car park, identifying where vehicles are parked and how long they remain in place, so maximum stay periods can still be monitored fairly and accurately, whatever the layout of your site.
Ready to start? It begins with a quick chat.
Your free site assessment starts right here. Tell our assistant about your car park and the challenges you're facing; it takes less than two minutes, and our team takes care of every step from there.