Stream Data Systems · Product Update
✨ New in CANpark · April 2026
Time-Based Overstay Tracking is Here
Know exactly when a vehicle has overstayed — in real time. A smarter way to manage lots with posted time limits.
5 min read April 2026 For CANpark Subscribers
Time-Based Overstay Detection
Managing a parking lot with a time limit just got a whole lot smarter. We've deployed a brand new Hourly Expiry Violation Mode — a first-of-its-kind addition to CANpark — designed specifically for lots that enforce a maximum parking duration (e.g., a 2-hour limit).
🔍 Here's How It Works
- Scan a Plate → Timer Starts Automatically
The moment a vehicle is scanned, the clock starts. No manual input required.
- Re-Scan Within the Limit → See Time Remaining
Scan the same plate again and instantly know the vehicle's status.
Logged at 2:32 PM · 33 min left of 2 h
- Re-Scan After the Limit → Take Action
If the vehicle has exceeded the allowed time, the system immediately flags it and prompts your staff:
- Issue a Warning
- Authorize a Tow
- 12-Hour Session Reset
Sessions automatically reset after 12 hours — so returning vehicles the next morning always start with a fresh timer. No stale flags, no false alerts.
- Overstay Notification Bell — Always Visible
The notification bell is now permanently visible on screen. The moment any vehicle exceeds its time limit, your staff gets an instant alert — so nothing slips through the cracks.
✅ At a Glance
| Violation Mode | Timer Trigger | Real-Time Status | Overstay Action | Session Reset | Notifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Expiry | First Plate Scan | Time Left on Re-Scan | Warning or Tow | After 12 Hours | Always-On Alert Bell |
💡 Perfect For
- Warehouse & Retail Lots
- Customer or Employee-Only Zones
- Any Lot with a Posted Time Limit
Scan a plate, start the clock — CANpark does the rest.
🚀 Ready to Set Up Time Limits on Your Lot?
Configuring your lot's time limit takes less than a minute:
- Open Manage Sites
- Select your customer and parking lot
- Click Edit
- Set your Max Stay time (hours / minutes)
- Save — you're done!
For questions or help getting set up contact Stream Data Systems.