Static Camera Chalking

The Static CamerasCamera chalkChalking eachfeature carprovides thatOPSCOM isadministrators seenand enforcement officers with a digital record of vehicles entering orand exiting amonitored lot.lots. This information helps in parking enforcement and serves as proof during disputes or appeals, as the time-stamped image is acceptable in a court of law if the date/time stamp is clear.

AIf your camera hardware supports it, a static camera chalk includes the chalk image associated with the vehicle entry, which shows both the license plate and the entire car with a visible date/time stamp. This image acts ascreates a time-stampeddigital recordtrail usedthat toreplaces trackmanual howtire long the vehicle has been parked and can be part of a violation record. The chalk image is captured at the time of the chalking event and is displayed in the entry and exit cameras. marking.

When reviewing past chalks, you can see a map location of where the vehicle was chalked, a date and time stamp for the chalk event, and an image taken at the time (accessible via a camera icon). There may also be comments added by the officer at the time of chalking, and a distance reading indicating the distance from the first chalk record to the present position.

Best Practices and Considerations

• Audit Camera Accuracy: Regularly check that the camera is pointed correctly and that the images are clearly showing the vehicle in frame.

• Dispute Resolution: When handling an appeal, always provide the Chalk Image as it shows both the plate and the vehicle context, which is typically acceptable in a court of law.