To answer this question, we’ll break down when automatic enforcement might not be the best solution.
The main criterion for manual vs. automatic is this: Are you able to control traffic flow? If you’re unable to keep track, direct, or scan each point of access in your asset, manual enforcement may be your best bet.
This is because automatic enforcement depends on what your vision technology can see. If you don’t have visibility on who is accessing your asset at each point, people can slip by. You might have entrances and exits in the front where cameras can go, but also a separate back alley exit—that will likely lead to headaches. As a way to rectify this security hole, you could configure or change your access so that it’s suitable for LPR.
Another reason why you might want to stick to manual is if you’ve got more than the usual amount of scamming going on. One example is for operators who work in states that don’t require front and back license plates. A common scam in these areas is parking so that the one license plate isn’t visible to cameras. This requires a person to do the enforcement and look up the car by other means (VIN number, make/model, etc.).
Lastly, you might live in a state that doesn’t allow private operators access to owners’ data. There are some areas where regional rules prohibit the operator from getting the crucial customer information needed for automatic enforcement. You can still use vision technology and cameras to set up cloud-born auto payments in these situations, but not enforcement.