This was actually made fun of some time ago in that the game falters on so many important details but there is no way in heck that a resident sim can get through the ticket machine barrier without being charged and issued a ticket. Yes, without the animations but that does help cut down on queues forming to use the machines and get into the pay for entry area. That §10 or whatever is apparently of the utmost importance to the game while the rest of the world might or might not be forgetting where they left their expensive cars, not charged for property taxes (without mods), and otherwise glitching up all over the place.
Sims who work on the lot, such as Role Sims, as I recall shouldn't be charged or blocked from entry.
It's a surprisingly well-made store item. But for those who would like even more flexibility, we also offer extensive door lock/fee for entry options with what is now the current version of NRaas GoHere. I use a combination of both, on different lots that is, in my worlds. :)
