Gwanak-gu Introduces Smart Monitoring System for Disabled Parking Zones

During the Pilot Operation Period of the Smart Control System, the Violation Vehicle Guidance Rate Reached 97%
From May, Fines Will Be Imposed on Vehicles Not Complying with Exit Ticket Requests

“Even when reporting vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces, only fines were imposed, and the vehicles could not be immediately moved. Disabled people who needed to park right there were often left frustrated. However, since the installation of the smart monitoring system in the parking lots, the number of parking violations has significantly decreased, allowing us to park comfortably anytime, and I am very grateful for that.”

Mr. A, a disabled employee working at a public institution in Gwanak-gu, expressed satisfaction with the smart monitoring system introduced in disabled parking spaces.

Under current law, non-disabled vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces are subject to a fine of up to 100,000 KRW. Despite the fines, reports of illegal parking violations in disabled parking spaces have steadily increased due to reasons such as the wider space and proximity to entrances.

Last year, 3,248 violations of disabled parking spaces were reported in Gwanak-gu, and fines were imposed on 1,991 vehicles among them.

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) has been operating and expanding a voice guidance service for disabled parking spaces since 2022 to promote mobility rights for the disabled and establish a proper parking culture.

The district has installed smart monitoring systems in disabled parking spaces at five public institution parking lots within the district, including Gwanak-gu Office and Gwanak-gu Citizen Sports Complex.

The smart monitoring system is an unmanned control system utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology that automatically recognizes the license plates of vehicles entering the parking lot and checks in real time whether the vehicle has been issued a disabled parking permit. If the vehicle is identified as not having a disabled parking permit, the system encourages the illegal parked vehicle to move by flashing warning lights and broadcasting announcements.

The smart monitoring system for disabled parking spaces, currently being installed sequentially and piloted in public institution parking lots in the area, has shown a 97% effectiveness in guiding illegally parked vehicles.

Although the smart monitoring system enables a one-stop process from voice guidance to fine imposition, the district has allowed a sufficient guidance period to establish a parking culture considerate of disabled people. Accordingly, starting in May, fines will actually be imposed on vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces that do not voluntarily move.

In addition, the district is leading efforts to improve resident satisfaction by utilizing smart Internet of Things (IoT) technology in various projects. IoT devices are installed in the homes of vulnerable elderly residents to monitor their movements, temperature, humidity, and other data in real time, enabling prompt response in emergency situations.

Moreover, Gwanak-gu developed the nation’s first ‘Real-time Missing Child Tracking and Monitoring Service’ using IoT systems. By using the ‘Smart Guardian’ app and beacons containing child information, the system can check the nearby location of children and automatically report to the Gwanak-gu monitoring center if a child is suspected missing.

Mayor Park Junhee of Gwanak-gu said, “Gwanak-gu has made various efforts to provide differentiated smart services to create a smart city. The smart monitoring system introduced for managing disabled parking spaces has achieved great results. We will continue to do our best to create diverse welfare policies that disabled people can directly experience by utilizing smart technology.”

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