The City of Vancouver has started a pilot program that will use licence plate recognition (LPR) cameras to issue parking tickets.
The tickets will come in the mail instead of being placed on the vehicle.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!The program is underway in four residential permit zones – Commercial-Broadway Station, Joyce Station, Oakridge and Commercial Drive.
The four areas were selected due to being near transit hubs where the city has observed repeated parking infractions which impact local residents and businesses.
The program may increase compliance, leading to greater parking availability, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced staff safety.
The use of LPR technology and mailed tickets may expand to other areas across the city, depending on the pilot’s results.
The mail out process is already in use for several enforcement activities.
Tickets are mailed via Canada Post. Vehicle owners must ensure their addresses are up to date with ICBC so that notices are mailed to the correct address.