Rules Overview
The Rules section allows you to control how parking is enforced across your campus or property. Rules determine who can park, when they can park, where they can park, and what fees apply if conditions are not met.
Think of Rules as the logic that tells your *enforcement system what’s allowed and what isn’t.
Each rule is made up of three parts:
Description – What the rule does
Fee – The cost applied when the rule is violated
Conditions – The criteria that must be true (permit type, time of day, day of week, etc.)
Admins can create, edit, and manage all rules from this page.
Rules are evaluated automatically by the Spot Parking system every time a vehicle is scanned, detected, or checked by an enforcement officer.
If a vehicle does not meet the conditions defined in a rule, the system will flag it and apply the rule’s fee unless a separate grace period or override applies.
Example
Rule: Student Permit
Condition: Permit is Student AND time is after 5 PM
Fee: $0
This means students can park without penalty after 5 PM.
Rule Types You May See
Your Rules list may include things like:
- Permit-Based Rules
Used to control who can park based on permit type.
Examples:
- Student Permit
- Faculty Permit- MBA Students
- ADA Parking
These rules typically check for things like permit type or ADA status.
Time-Based Rules
Used to enforce time windows or limits.
Examples:
- Visitor Space (30-minute parking)
- Before 10 (must park before 10 AM)
- Weekend Only Enforcement
These rules often check duration, time of day, or day of week.
Special Conditions
Rules created for unique scenarios or location-specific requirements.
Examples:
- Grace Period
- Event parking- Temporary restrictions
- Seasonal rules
Creating a New Rule
To add a rule:
1. Click + Create Rule in the top-right corner.
2. Enter the Name and Description.
3. Set the Status (Active/Inactive).
4. Add the Fee to apply when the rule is violated.
5. Add Conditions such as:
- Permit type
- Time window- Day(s) of week
- Parking duration
6. Save your rule.
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