Luckily, there are some easy and affordable solutions to help with parking enforcement. Let's look at three of them: forming a parking committee, improving signage and warnings, and using parking software.
1. Form a Parking Committee
Creating a parking committee lets you manage parking without hiring an expensive courtesy patrol. This committee can be made up of community members or board members who volunteer their time to ensure everyone follows the parking rules. By involving residents, you promote a sense of community and shared responsibility.
Parking committee members can perform parking checks throughout the day and evening. If you have a large enough committee, you can set up consistent monitoring throughout the week. Your committee can help maintain order, encouraging neighbors and guests to follow the parking rules — all at no cost to your community.
Pro tip: Ask committee members with dogs to integrate parking checks into their daily dog-walking routines. Pairing this approach with software that includes license plate recognition (LPR) will make checking license plates and permits with a smartphone fast and easy.
2. Improve Your Communications
Clear communication is essential for a smooth-running HOA community, and they don’t have to be expensive. Start by putting up clear signs that mark parking areas for residents, guests, and any other groups. Easy-to-read signs prevent confusion and accidental rule violations.
Signs aren’t the only way you can communicate your parking rules, though. It’s a good idea to include parking rules in welcome packets for new residents. From there, you can update everyone on any rule changes through emails, community newsletters, or text alerts.
Communicating with rule violators is vital for maintaining order. People are more likely to comply with the rules if they see evidence that someone is watching. Start with a reminder for first-time violators, explaining the rule they broke and how to comply. For repeat offenses, send a formal violation notice detailing the infraction and any penalties.
For instance, if you use Parking Boss™, you can place the Smart Warning Stickers that come with your patrol software on car windows to send a firm, professional warning to rule violators. These stickers have QR codes that lead to more information about the violation. The stickers are also linked to the violation in your patrol software, so it’s easy to see if the violator has committed the same infraction before.
3. Use Parking Management Software
The right Parking Management Software can make the enforcement process much simpler. Parking Boss™ is an affordable option with several key features you’ll appreciate.
Parking Boss™ automatically keeps records of violations, making it easy to track repeat offenders and spot patterns. The software allows you to allocate time limits on guest parking for each home. It also enables guests to virtually self-register their vehicles and pay for parking via a QR code on your signage. This self-registration feature greatly reduces your administrative workload.
Parking Boss™ gives you free signage at setup, helping you clearly communicate parking rules. The system includes resident decals and violation warning stickers. In other words, your parking committee or 3rd party patrol can quickly check whether a car is allowed in a parking space and whether a rule violator has committed the same offense multiple times in the past.
Our software solution gives your enforcement team all the tools you need to perform checks quickly. It is also preferred by courtesy patrols nationwide for its reliability and ease of use. By using Parking Boss, you can enforce parking rules, enhance security, and maintain a peaceful community without breaking the bank.
Get Better HOA Parking Solutions
Managing parking in a condo community helps keep residents happy and brings a heightened sense of security. By using the right parking solutions, you can improve parking enforcement, cut down on violations, and make things better for residents and guests.
Parking Boss™ software can improve how you manage parking. With features like resident parking decals, digital guest passes, and smart maps, you can manage parking spaces more effectively. The software also works with sensors and access controls, adding extra security and control.
For more details and to see how Parking Boss™ can help your community, schedule a demo with us today. Boosting your parking enforcement can keep your community orderly and happy!
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