Parking Control for a Narrow or 90-Degree Entrance

Camera, detection-zone and barrier planning for short entrances where a vehicle turns directly from the road.

G&G Soft Technical GuideUpdated August 20, 2026
Loop-free parking control at a narrow 90-degree entrance

Direct answer

Parking control can be designed for a narrow or 90-degree entrance. The camera should include the turning area, while direction zones distinguish entering vehicles from passing traffic and preserve a safe barrier distance.

Why a standard layout may fail

There may be too little straight distance for a conventional front-facing capture. Waiting until the vehicle reaches the barrier can reduce recognition time or confuse road traffic with an entering vehicle.

Survey checklist

Measure the road boundary, turning radius, first visible plate point and pedestrian route. Confirm the result with repeated day and night test drives.

  • Road-to-barrier distance
  • Passenger car and long-vehicle path
  • Pedestrian and bicycle conflict points

Frequently asked questions

Does a short entrance make ANPR impossible?

Not necessarily. A usable plate view can often be found in the turning section, but it must be validated on site.

Can passing road traffic be excluded?

Multiple position and direction zones can distinguish likely entry movement when the camera has a sufficient view.