Information on what ANPR is and how to use Elwick Place car park.

+ What is ANPR?

ANPR is a new technology which stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition. It means that registration plates can now be recognised by cameras as they enter and they leave car park.

+ Why is ANPR being used?

ANPR is being used to improve the quality and convenience of parking not only in Ashford but in car parks across the UK.

+ Which car parks in Ashford have ANPR in use?

Elwick Place Car Park, Ashford

+ What is different?

In Elwick Place Car Park in Ashford, you can expect to see a new barrier, cameras and machines.

You can pay for parking at the ticket machines using cash, card or contactless payments.

In addition, you can also set up an account for ticketless parking, which allows you to pay in advance. The camera will recognise your number plate as you enter and leave the car park, using the balance you have pre-paid online. This means you never have to go to a payment machine again.

Set up automatic or pre-payment

+ Blue Badge parking

In Elwick Place Car Park in Ashford, you can expect to see a new barrier, cameras and machines.

You can pay for parking at the ticket machines using cash, card or contactless payments.

In addition, you can also set up an account for ticketless parking, which allows you to pay in advance. The camera will recognise your number plate as you enter and leave the car park, using the balance you have pre-paid online. This means you never have to go to a payment machine again.

Set up automatic or pre-payment

+ Motorcycle parking

Motorcycles may park without charge if they park in the designated area marked within the car park.

+ Automatic payments

If you use this car park regularly, you can register to pay automatically when you exit.

The car park uses automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology so you'll only ever pay for what you use.

Your registered card will be charged automatically when you exit the car park, based on your length of stay and the tariff of that car park.

If you already have an account with us, you can also set up automatic payments

Disable automatic payments

You can access your account to disable automatic payments at any time.

Login to your account, go to 'update your payment details' and select 'disable automatic payments'.

Login to your account

+ Need help with your parking account?

Registering to manage your parking account online is simple, fast and secure and you can update your details at any time.

If you're having a problem with your account, you may be able to find the answer to your question on our ANPR parking portal.

+ Parking charges

When you register for automatic payments you will be able to enter and exit our ANPR car park without having to visit a parking kiosk.

Your registered card will be charged when you exit the car park, based on your length of stay and the tariff of that car park.

Any payments will show on your account from 9am the day after you use the car park - for example, if you park at 1pm on Wednesday, it will show on your account from 9am on Thursday.

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