Yangcheon-gu, IoT Unmanned Enforcement of Disabled Parking Zones

Operation of Disabled Parking Zone Guardians Using IoT and CCTV Technology... Installed in 80 Parking Spaces in the Area, Additional Installations Planned After Verifying Project Effectiveness

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) has completed the installation of the smart parking enforcement system using the Internet of Things (IoT), called the ‘Disabled Parking Zone Guardian,’ in public parking lots, large marts, and apartment complexes within the district, and is conducting unmanned enforcement.

The ‘Disabled Parking Zone Guardian’ has been installed in 80 disabled-only parking spaces across 16 parking lots in Yangcheon-gu and has been in operation since September 7.

The smart parking enforcement system is an unmanned enforcement based on IoT technology and CCTV. When a vehicle without a disabled parking permit enters a disabled-only parking space, the CCTV recognizes the vehicle number, activates a warning broadcast and a red warning light, and alerts the driver that the parking is illegal.

Upon first entry, the first warning is issued; after 1 minute, the second warning; and after 4 minutes, the third warning is activated. If the vehicle is not moved even after the third warning and 5 minutes have passed, a fine is imposed.

Due to a lack of social awareness about disabled-only parking spaces, the mobility of disabled people who actually need to use these parking spaces is restricted, and fines for illegal parking have been increasing every year.

In this situation, the smart enforcement system is expected to prevent frequent illegal parking by non-disabled persons in disabled-only parking spaces and ensure the convenience of disabled people. The system allows verification of photos of violating vehicles and parking time records, making it effective in improving awareness of disabled parking zones through fines.

The district plans to collect and analyze operational data of the system in the future, verify the effectiveness of the project, and install additional systems in areas where illegal acts are habitually committed.

Mayor Kim Soo-young stated, "Protecting disabled-only parking zones is the first step to guaranteeing the mobility rights of disabled people. We expect that the smart enforcement system will raise drivers’ awareness, establish a proper parking culture, and help improve the mobility convenience of disabled people.”

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