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Beat the Meter Maid
Someone got a bright- check that- BRILLIANT idea to create a new parking meter- the parking meter calls YOU when the meter's running out of time- giving you the chance to hustle out the door with change in hand to feed that meter and beat out the ticket! What's even cooler about this meter is that it takes debit and credit cards too!
The patented, state-of-the art, PhotoViolationMeter-, or PVM-, was created by Photo Violation Technologies Corporation, and is causing quite a frenzy with its user-friendly features. These "smart meters" are installed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Niagra Falls, New York and also enduring a test run in parking crunched San Francisco.
"On-street parking is a critical factor for cities to promote business and tourism locally so it must be easy to use and offer conveniences for the customers," says Fred Mitschele, President and CEO of Photo Violation Technologies Corporation. "That's why it's vital for municipalities to invest in user-friendly solutions geared to the future."
Here are some of the main features of the PhotoViolationMeter- (PVM) that make it so convenient
Large start button
Greets users with welcome message
Large, backlit, easy-to-read LCD
Every Way To Pay-: 12 coin types, credit cards, ATM/debit cards, smart cards, pay-by-phone
No-Fine- feature
Grace Period- feature
Regulation Notification- feature
Pay Your Fine- feature
Calls to notify time is running out/accepts additional payment
While parking meters have historically been a source of aggravation for drivers and enforcement officials alike, the innovative PhotoViolationMeter- can make life easier for everyone who uses it.
Check out www.PhotoViolation.com.