Access Control

Connected access control for modern parking infrastructure.

Barriers, permissions, staff access and visitor validation — automated, cloud-connected and managed remotely without replacing your existing hardware.

PARQ barrier system with automated vehicle access control at car park entry

Access Challenges

What disconnected access control creates in operations

Manual gate management

Barriers operated by staff or physical keypads create bottlenecks, inconsistency and a dependency on human presence.

Access disputes

Without a complete access event record, resolving disputes about unauthorised entry or exit is slow and often unresolvable.

Permit complexity

Managing multiple access tiers — staff, contractors, visitors, emergency vehicles — on disconnected systems creates errors and gaps.

No remote override

In legacy systems, responding to a barrier fault or access request requires a physical presence on site.

PARQ barrier system connected to cloud dashboard with automated access control

Automated Access

Barrier decisions made automatically, audited completely.

The PARQ access control layer connects to any barrier via I/O dry contact relay. Every entry and exit decision is made automatically based on ANPR recognition, payment status or permit validation — and every event is logged permanently in the operator dashboard.

  • Compatible with any barrier via dry contact relay output
  • ANPR-triggered automatic open on recognised, permitted vehicles
  • Payment-triggered open for validated sessions
  • Remote manual override from the operator dashboard
  • Time-based access rules per vehicle group or zone
  • Emergency override protocols configurable per site
  • Complete access event log with timestamps and vehicle data

Key Capabilities

Access control built around real parking operations

Barrier Integration

Connects to any barrier manufacturer via I/O dry contact relay. No barrier replacement required.

ANPR-triggered Access

Barriers open automatically when a recognised, permitted vehicle is detected. No driver interaction required.

Zone-based Rules

Define different access policies per zone — staff bays, visitor areas, contractor entry and loading bays independently.

Remote Override

Open or close any barrier from the operator dashboard. Ideal for fault management, VIP access and emergency response.

Time-restricted Access

Set time windows per vehicle group. Staff access during working hours, delivery windows for logistics, visitor hours for public zones.

Access Event Log

Every barrier event logged with vehicle plate, timestamp, decision reason and operator. Full audit trail for compliance.

Infrastructure Compatibility

Modernise without replacing everything

PARQ connects to your existing barriers, cameras, payment devices and management systems. Deploy what you need, keep what works.

Any Barrier
I/O dry contact
Existing ANPR
Third-party cameras
Payment Devices
Nayax, card, QR
Open API
REST & webhooks
Multi-site
One dashboard
Cloud-hosted
No servers needed

Access Outcomes

What automated access control delivers

0
Gate staff required
Entry and exit managed automatically by the system
Any
Barrier compatible
Connects via dry contact relay — no replacements
100%
Event auditing
Every access decision logged with full context
Remote
Fault response
Override or open any barrier from anywhere

See how PARQ would work at your site.

Walk through a live demo with a PARQ specialist and explore the full operational system.