Georgia State student receives $97 parking fee from AI-powered private lot enforcement company
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Harry Samler
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Summary
A Georgia State University student received a $97 parking fee from Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), a company that uses AI-powered cameras to photograph license plates entering and exiting private parking lots. The student parked in a private lot near his dorm, believing the first 20 minutes were free. Weeks later, his mother received a non-compliance notice demanding payment. The company's signs warn that parking creates a contract and that violations can result in fees up to $250. The article raises questions about the enforceability of such private parking fees.
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The sign PRRS requires drivers to read before they park says parking in the lot creates a contract.
It warns that vehicles that do not comply with the lot rules 'will be assessed additional fees up to $250 per violation.'
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