A SOLUTION THAT STICKS FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS, RESIDENTAL & REAL ESTATE
Since implementing The Barnacle®, University Edge Student Living has experienced a transformation in its parking enforcement strategy. Residents appreciate the alternative to towing, which proved to be both expensive and inconvenient. This shift has resulted in a remarkable spike in parking compliance, thanks to the highly visible nature of The Barnacle. When residents spot The Barnacle on other vehicles, they’re prompted to think twice before breaking the rules to avoid receiving one themselves.
General Manager Jaime Cook shared, “It’s causing people to park where they’re supposed to park and stopping them before they break the rules."
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SAVING MOTORISTS FROM BEING TOWED
WITH SMART TECH THAT SOLVES PROBLEMS.
The Barnacle® is parking enforcement that sticks.
SEE FOR YOURSELF:
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM BARNACLE?
HOW DOES THE BARNACLE WORK?
A parking enforcer activates the Barnacle, inputs vehicle information, and places the Barnacle on the vehicle windshield. Commercial-grade suction cups latch onto the glass with 1,000 pounds of force, making forcible removal next to impossible.
1. DEPLOYMENT
2. MOTORIST RELEASE
The motorist calls the phone number or visits the website displayed on The Barnacle, pays their fine (if applicable) and are given a release code. Alternately, parking managers can choose to return and release the device.
3. RETURN TO THE BARNACLE DROP BOX
The motorist returns the lightweight Barnacle to a nearby drop box (optional), or alternately to a central location at the property. If applicable, the refundable deposit held on the driver's credit card is voided.
ONGOING MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT
Via the free companion Enforcer App, enforcers can set the fines, enter vehicle and situational information, and see status of deployed, released and returned Barnacles.
DIAL ENFORCEMENT
UP OR DOWN.
The Barnacle is the only enforcement device that allows you to determine your level of enforcement. Go easy on those who just need a warning and fine others who continue to create parking chaos.
MOTORIST
SELF-RELEASE.
On their way in minutes. Motorists can remove the device themselves once they enter a code or pay a required fine.
And for parking managers, there’s no motorist interaction required, resulting in enhanced safety.
THE ONLY PARKING PENALTY YOU CAN UNDO.
You could tow. But if it’s a resident or employee who forgot to hang their parking pass, you’ve just earned an enemy and a scorching 0-star review. Enforcement fear creates hesitancy and moral dilemmas, allowing actual problem parkers to repeatedly win.
With The Barnacle, discretion is yours. Quickly release those who made a honest mistake, all while assuring problem parkers don’t make the same mistake twice.
Enforce without fear.
TENS OF THOUSANDS
OF DEPLOYMENTS.
Property managers, cities and municipalities, universities, parking operators, business offices, police and more deploy The Barnacle every day.
The Barnacle is in active use nationwide.
A TOOL
WITHOUT COMPARE.
As a smart device, The Barnacle is rapidly replacing the parking enforcement methods prevalent over the last 70 years.
FIELD-TESTED
AND TOUGH.
The latest-gen Barnacle features a rock-solid polycarbonate body that’s tough enough to stand up to the harshest conditions – yet still light enough to be comfortably carried, deployed, and removed.
This is the same material used in the clear panels which protect spectators at hockey rinks.
The Barnacle is built for the rigors of the street.
SUSTAINABLE
SAVINGS.
It helps everyone.
Aside from its green production practices, The Barnacle’s motorist self-release feature reduces infraction-related motorist and enforcer driving time by up to 75%.
With dramatically less gas used, those who enforce with Barnacle likewise see a drastic reduction in ongoing fuel costs.
THE ONLY PARKING PENALTY YOU CAN UNDO.
You could tow. But if it’s a resident or employee who forgot to hang their parking pass, you’ve just earned an enemy and a scorching 0-star review. Enforcement fear creates hesitancy and moral dilemmas, allowing actual problem parkers to repeatedly win.
With The Barnacle, discretion is yours. Quickly release those who made an honest mistake, all while assuring problem parkers don’t make the same mistake twice.
Enforce without fear.
Solve HOA and Condo Parking Problems — Without the Hassle of Towing.
Towing creates headaches at properties —angry residents, constant complaints, and time-consuming disputes. But without enforcement, parking chaos takes over.
Barnacle is the modern, smarter, safer way to manage parking. Unlike towing, it keeps residents happier while ensuring compliance. No impound lots, no aggressive confrontations—just instant control over parking enforcement.
Plus, you introduce a valuable solution to your properties, reinforcing your role as a trusted problem-solver.
Ready to simplify enforcement across your portfolio?
