Frequently Asked Questions
Parking Services
License Plate Recognition (LPR) is an advanced parking technology that provides virtual
permits through a vehicle's license plate, eliminating the need for paper permits,
sticker permits, or hangtags. LPR increases parking efficiency on campus, provides
convenience for parking customers, and significantly reduces the amount of paper and
plastic waste produced.
Individuals will register their vehicle plate information in the online parking system
for their virtual permit. The LPR software then combines this information with the
individual's Albany State University status and generates a virtual permit linked
to that vehicle's license plate number.
When a vehicle parks on campus, the license plate is captured by the cameras mounted
on the enforcement vehicles. LPR works similarly to a supermarket scanner, with your
license plate functioning as the barcode. When read, the numbers on your plate are
automatically referenced against the parking database to verify a valid permit and
the proper parking privileges for the parking space location. If the license plate
is not associated with a valid virtual permit or the vehicle is parked in an inappropriate
lot, then the vehicle will be subject to a ticket and/or towed.
- Eliminates the need to display a physical permit.
- Eliminates having to return to your vehicle to display a paper permit.
- Lost or stolen permits and the associated replacement fee.
Yes. All students, faculty, and staff members who operate a vehicle on campus are
required to purchase a parking permit.
- Student permits - $30.
- Employee permits - $50.
- Annual Visitor permit - $24.
Permits are virtual and verified by license plate. Activate your permit and link your
vehicle online by navigating to the link Vehicle Registration.
Yes. Permits are valid for one academic year, August 1 to July 31. Parking Permits
must be purchased prior to the fall semester each year.
There is no need to purchase an additional permit. Each individual may now register up to two vehicles at a time for no additional cost.
LPR has the ability to recognize a new vehicle without state-issued license plates.
If you have a new vehicle with a temporary paper license plate, please type in the
8 temporary digits of the temporary paper license plate when registering your vehicle online.
Once your DMV-issued license plates have arrived, you will be required to immediately
update your information in the Vehicle Registration. Failure to add the new vehicle license plate information may result in a ticket.
If you have a personalized plate with fewer than 7 characters, or if you have a special
character within your plate (heart, star, etc.), please skip the special character
on the plate.
No. Students are allowed to park in spaces that are designated orange in color or
not designated by any color or reserved space with signage. Be careful not to park
in unauthorized areas or locations that may be a safety or security issue. Unauthorized
parking may consist of the following, but not limited to: disabled spaces (unless displaying the proper State of Georgia permit), fire lanes,
visitor spaces, tow zones, service vehicle spaces, yellow curb, and designated reserved
spaces with signage. Failure to comply with parking regulations could result in citations and/or the vehicle
being towed at the owner's expense. For detailed parking regulations and tips for
parking, visit the Auxiliary Services/Parking Services website.
No. Albany State University has implemented the AIMS Parking Solution, which utilizes
a virtual parking permit system. Students, faculty, and staff must register their
vehicles in the system to comply with university parking policies. Linked vehicle license plates must be visible at all times. Do not back into or pull
through parking spaces.
Yes. All students, faculty, staff, and guests who park in a handicapped parking space
must properly display a state-approved handicapped parking permit in order to park
in disabled spaces. All violators are subject to a $250 fine and being towed at the
owner's expense.
Yes. All visitors must obtain a visitor parking permit in order to properly park on campus without getting a parking ticket. To request a visitor permit, navigate to Vehicle Registration. Permits are virtual and verified by license plate. Activate your permit and link your vehicle online. Linked vehicle license plates must be visible at all times. Do not back into or pull through parking spaces.
Cones or other traffic control devices may be placed when the space is dangerous for some reason, construction is planned, or a special event is taking place. Please do not move the cones without authorization. There is a $50.00 fine for moving cones or other traffic control devices without authorization.
Yes. All students, faculty, staff, and visitors are subject to all traffic violations
upheld by the Traffic Codes of the City of Albany and the State of Georgia.
Parking tickets must be paid for online at Pay a Ticket. Violators who fail to pay parking tickets will not be permitted to register for
classes until the fine is paid.
Yes. Appeals must be submitted online at Appeal a Ticket. The appeal(s) must be registered within ten (10) business days from the date the
citation was issued. An appeal decision will be made within (10) business days from
the date of the appeal.
Yes. Any ASU police officer may order the towing of a vehicle or revoke parking privileges
on campus as deemed appropriate.
Yes. The Parking Procedures and Quick Guide can be found on the Auxiliary Services/Parking
Services website. For additional assistance, reach out to parkingservices@asurams.edu or 229.500.2886.
As long as your plates are legal for driving, our system will be able to read them.