| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 17, 2023 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 17, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 0-26056 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORP |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000943034 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-3685595 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MN |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1115 Hennepin Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Minneapolis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55403 |
| City Area Code | (612) |
| Local Phone Number | 438-2363 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Rights [Member] | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
