Context Is Key: Taking LPR Beyond the Plate

Legacy LPR systems were built for a different era – one where reading a plate and photo of vehicle was enough. In today’s complex, dynamic curb environment, that’s no longer the case.

Many councils still rely on these outdated AI-Powered systems that lack the ability to capture the full context around a violation such as signage, curb markings, windscreen shot, or zone-specific rules like bike lanes. The result? Incomplete evidence, increased disputes, and countless violations missed.

As cities densify and curb space becomes a premium asset, enforcement challenges are multiplying. Delivery zones, dynamic pricing areas, time-based restrictions, and special permits all require enforcement tools that can interpret not just license plates, but policy, time, behaviour, and environment.

Despite being labeled “AI-powered,” many of these systems are just legacy LPR platforms with better branding focused narrowly on license plate recognition, but blind to the real-world factors that determine whether a violation has occurred.

The result?

• Inadequate evidence that fails to capture signage, curb markings, or vehicle behavior
• Missed violations due to the system’s inability to interpret dynamic zone logic
• Rising challenges and disputes over improperly issued citations
• Eroding public trust in the fairness and accountability of enforcement programs
• lost revenue and poor compliance across critical parking assets

This webinar takes a hard look at the hidden limitations of legacy and “pseudo-AI” LPR systems and their growing mismatch with modern curbside realities. We’ll explore how these systems fall short—not just in plate recognition accuracy, but in their inability to deliver the that today’s enforcement demands.

Date: Tuesday 5th August

Time: 12.15 – 1pm

You’ll discover how context-aware enforcement platforms are transforming the way forward-thinking cities:

• Capture 360° evidence automatically, including signage, orientation, and environmental markers
• Interpret time-bound and rule-specific violations in real time
• Generate court-defensible citations that reduce disputes and appeals
• Deliver smarter compliance outcomes while protecting citizen trust

If your city is still relying on outdated LPR tools or on systems that claim AI without delivering true intelligence, this is a critical conversation you won’t want to miss.

Who should attend:

• Parking Inspectors
• Compliance Officers
• Enforcement Team Leaders
• Council Policy and Operations Managers