TCU uses license plate readers to enforce parking, so your plate must be clearly visible from the driving lane and securely mounted to the front or rear bumper. Plates can’t be blocked by bike racks, bumper guards, or placed on the dashboard.
License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology is used on campus for parking enforcement, so it’s important to keep your vehicle information current on your TCU T2 Parking Portal account.
- License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology automatically reads license plate characters using optical character recognition. Using a mobile LPR, which employs several vehicle-mounted cameras to verify plates in all campus lots, our parking officers are able to quickly scan parked vehicles, increasing the accuracy of identifying unauthorized or unregistered vehicles parked on campus. LPR improves enforcement efficiency and further protects permit holder rights.
- Vehicles must be parked so the license plate can be scanned on the drive lane. Under Texas law, most vehicles require both a front and rear plate, but if your car comes from a state that does not have that requirement, head into the space so your rear license plate will be facing out for the reader.
- License plates are not read at the reserved lot gates for entry. Your TCU ID Card will be used for access to reserved lots
- If you change vehicles or license plates, or drive a different car temporarily, update your info in the Parking Portal to avoid a citation.
- Note: License plate information is only used on campus for validating a driver’s parking.