Parking validation is a feature of modern parking systems that allows full or partial exemption from parking fees. This solution is especially popular in shopping malls, restaurants, cinemas, and office buildings, where the property owner wants to provide clients with free or discounted access to parking spaces.

How Does Validation Work in a Parking System?

Validation consists of assigning a discount or rebate to a parking ticket or a vehicle’s license plate number. Depending on the system configuration, validation can take different forms:

• first hour of parking free,
• a fixed amount deducted from the fee,
• complete waiver of parking costs.

Forms of Validation in Car Flow Systems

Within Car Flow System parking solutions, various methods of validation are available:

• Paper validation – the customer receives a coupon with a QR code or barcode, which they scan at the payment machine.
• Electronic validation – staff enters the license plate number into the system, or the customer activates the discount themselves via:
  • a mobile application,
  • a dedicated tablet available, for example, at a gym, cinema, or reception desk.
• Automatic validation – assigned to a specific tenant or zone within the parking management system.

Who Uses Parking Validation?

Validation is used by many business partners and facility operators:

• Tenants in shopping malls and retail parks
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• Owners of restaurants, cafés, cinemas, and service points
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• Managers of office buildings and Park & Ride systems

Thanks to validation, it is possible to increase customer turnover, improve parking space availability, and build loyalty towards a brand or location.

Benefits of Implementing Parking Validation

• Increased attractiveness of the location in the eyes of customers
• Flexible management of parking space access
• Automated discount handling – without staff involvement
• Integration with tenant systems (CRM, apps, POS)
• Full control and reporting of issued discounts

How Does Validation Work in Practice?

After using a partner’s services (e.g., a restaurant), the customer:

• receives a validation coupon (paper or electronic), or
• their license plate number is marked in the system.

Upon exiting, the parking fee is automatically reduced or waived. The entire process is quick, convenient, and fully automated – without the need for staff intervention.

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