Pay on exit parking

The pay-on-exit parking system offers drivers a faster, smoother way to park — with no tickets, no apps, and no stress. It’s fully automated, camera and barriers based, and designed for maximum convenience. This system has now been successfully launched at shopping center Origo, introducing Latvia’s first pay-on-exit experience. It’s setting a new benchmark in parking efficiency and user-friendliness.

What is Pay-on-Exit Parking?

In a traditional parking setup, drivers need to:

• Estimate how long they’ll park
• Pay up front
• Return before time runs out — or risk a fine
• Pay for parking at payment kiosk

Pay-on-exit changes that.

With this system, driver park car in parking, then pay only when he is ready to leave. It’s fully automated and typically doesn’t require tickets, coins, or even apps.

How the process works

1. Drive in
   When you enter the parking area, a camera automatically scans your license plate using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) technology. You don’t need to take a ticket or do anything manually.
2. Park as long as you need
   Just park and go. The system tracks how long your car is in the lot based on your license plate. There's no need to guess how long you’ll stay or worry about overstaying.
3. Drive to the exit
   When you return, drive toward the exit. The system recognizes your car plate again and calculates how much you owe based on your total time parked.
4. Pay on exit
   A terminal at the exit shows your parking fee. Simply tap your card or phone for a quick, contactless payment. Other payment methods are usually supported as well.
5. Drive away
   As soon as the payment is confirmed, the barrier opens and you’re free to go. The entire process takes less than 20 seconds.

Optional: Pay before you exit

Some setups also offer indoor payment kiosks. These are typically located near building entrances or elevators. If you prefer, you can:

• Enter your license plate number
• Pay your fee
• Then drive to the exit — the system knows you’re already paid

This offers added flexibility for those who like to take care of payment before returning to their vehicle.

Why it’s better for everyone

For drivers, it means:

• No tickets to lose
• No pre-paying or rushing back
• No apps to download
• Just drive in, park, and pay when you're done

For operators, it reduces maintenance, improves flow, and integrates easily with digital platforms for reporting and control.

Smart, Simple, and Seamless

Pay-on-exit parking combines smart technology with a simple user experience. It's ideal for shopping centers, business parks, hotels, hospitals — anywhere that values efficiency and customer satisfaction.

It’s not just about parking — it’s about giving people time back and removing friction from everyday life. And as this model becomes more common, it’s quickly redefining what people expect when they pull into a parking space.

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