When vehicles travel in the wrong direction inside a parking garage, they put themselves and others at significant risk. Head-on collisions, confusion among other drivers, and near-misses with pedestrians or parked vehicles are just some of the possible consequences.

In many garages, especially those with regular users like employees or residents, wrong way driving may not be a one-time mistake. Instead, it can often be traced to repeat offenders who choose convenience over safety, disregarding clearly marked directions and signage.

intuVision VA can be used to combat this behavior, giving real-time detection of wrong way incidents and making those alerts available in the intuVision Review Application, through email, or to a Video Management System. Below you can see a few examples of intuVision VA in action - detecting vehicles going the wrong direction in two different customer parking garages.

The Role of intuVision VA Wrong Way Detection

To combat this issue, modern parking facilities are turning to intuVision VA Wrong Way Detection. This is designed to automatically identify vehicles moving in unauthorized directions and respond accordingly.

• Continuous Monitoring: intuVision VA integrates with your cameras to monitor vehicle movement throughout the garage.
• Smart Detection: intuVision VA distinguishes between allowed movements—such as entering the garage, turning left or right toward additional parking, or maneuvering into a parking spot—and actual wrong way driving.
• Event Isolation: Only genuine violations are flagged, and these are clearly marked and available in the event list, making review and analysis simple and efficient.

What Happens When a Violation Occurs?

When a vehicle is detected driving the wrong way:

• An immediate alert is triggered.
• Alarm notifications can be seen in the intuVision Review Application, sent via email, or sent to a Video Management System (VMS).
• These alerts typically include:
  • Date and time of the incident
  • Camera ID that captured the event
  • A snapshot image of the violating vehicle

This real-time response helps security personnel act quickly—either intervening on the spot or issuing a ticket or warning after the fact based on the incident data.

Beyond Direction: Enforcing “Do Not Enter” Zones

Wrong way detection isn’t limited to traffic direction—it can also help enforce “No Entry” zones within the garage. For instance, in the video above, an area is marked with a “DO NOT ENTER” sign, so any vehicle breaching that boundary will automatically trigger an alert.

This use case is particularly valuable in:

• Reserved or restricted parking sections
• Maintenance areas
• Emergency access lanes

Improving Safety Starts Here

Wrong way detection is a vital part of a modern parking garage’s safety toolkit. By identifying and documenting violations in real time, intuVision VA can help prevent accidents, reduce liability, and promote a safer environment for everyone.

Whether it’s catching repeat offenders or enforcing restricted zones, intuVision VA Wrong Way Detection offers the control and clarity needed to keep parking facilities operating smoothly and safely.