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Why does my car's parking sensor beep at an empty plastic bin?

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Ultrasonic sensors can detect thin plastic or sloped surfaces; clean sensors and check their alignment and calibration.

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What is a practical explanation for this behaviour involving my car's parking sensor?

Ultrasonic sensors can detect thin plastic or sloped surfaces; clean sensors and check their alignment and calibration.