The invention relates to an apparatus for acquiring information on the occupancy state of parking spaces with a fixing device for fixing on a vehicle, with a sensor which has a detection area, wherein the sensor is designed for determining data on the distance between the sensor and an object. The apparatus according to the invention is characterized in that in addition a device for position determination is provided and a control and evaluation unit is designed to link the data of the sensor with the data of the device for position determination, wherein the sensor is configured to detect at least a distance of 40 meters.