Real-Time Illegal Parking Detection System Using YOLOv8 and OCR

• Author(s): Yash Ubale; Yash Raj; Yuvraj Nikam
• Paper ID: 1716890
• Page: 3340-3342
• Published Date: 30-04-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 10 April-2026

Abstract

Illegal parking is a major problem in urban environments, causing traffic congestion, road blockages, and safety issues. Traditional monitoring methods rely heavily on manual inspection, which is inefficient and time-consuming. This paper presents a real-time illegal parking detection system using computer vision and deep learning techniques. The proposed system uses the YOLOv8 object detection model to identify vehicles from live CCTV feeds and determine whether they are parked in restricted zones. A time-based validation mechanism ensures accurate detection of violations. Additionally, an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) module extracts vehicle license plate numbers for identification. All violations are logged with timestamped images and location details. Experimental results show high accuracy of 96.5% and real-time performance at 28 FPS. The system is scalable, cost-effective, and suitable for smart city applications.

Keywords

Illegal Parking Detection, YOLOv8, Computer Vision, OCR, Smart City, Deep Learning

Citations

IRE Journals:
Yash Ubale, Yash Raj, Yuvraj Nikam "Real-Time Illegal Parking Detection System Using YOLOv8 and OCR" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 10 2026 Page 3340-3342 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716890

IEEE:
Yash Ubale, Yash Raj, Yuvraj Nikam "Real-Time Illegal Parking Detection System Using YOLOv8 and OCR" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(10) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716890