The Dunedin City Council said it should soon be able to confirm a contract with a supplier to implement parking-enforcement technology involving mobile recognition of licence plates.
This would provide a "more efficient and modern system that will contribute towards ensuring a higher turnover of on-street parking spaces in the city, which makes it easier for people to find carparks", customer and regulatory acting general manager Paul Henderson said.
"The move will also improve health and safety outcomes for our parking officers."
They would also continue to patrol on foot and by motorcycle.
Cr David Benson-Pope asked at a meeting last week about technology that could make it easier for motorists to find available carparks.
Transport regulation management team leader Simon Speirs said the council was looking to bring in static signs by the end of the 2024-25 financial year.
It was also costing options for what was described as real-time way-finding.
Cr Benson-Pope asked when motorists could expect to receive direction about where parks could be available on streets or within parking buildings.
Mr Speirs said he could not be specific, but there was funding for this in the next financial year.
