Abstract: A method and apparatus for guiding a vehicle into a parking location comprising: a base configured to be mounted above the desired parking position; an IR motion sensor with a field of view for detecting motion of vehicle entering the field of view; and a visible alignment laser, wherein the laser is activated for a predetermined time by the IR sensor, the IR motion sensor and the alignment laser are connected to said base, and the laser is adjustably directed essentially perpendicular to the parking location.