Accessible Parking Access Zones

Perpendicular parking access zones

  • Perpendicular space should have access zones to both sides and rear.
  • Access zone to at least one side is mandatory.
  • Access zones to side must extend entire length of parking bay.
    Side access zones can be shared with the adjacent parking bay

Parallel parking access zones

  • Parallel spaces should have access zone to road side.
  • Access zone to rear is mandatory.
    Access zones to side must extend entire length of parking bay.
  • In exceptional circumstances, access zones may reduce to 1500mm width if can be proven there is no other option.

Diagonal parking access zones

  • Diagonal space should have access zones to both sides and rear.
  • Access zone to at least one side is mandatory.
  • Access zones to side must extend entire length of parking bay.
  • Side access zones can be shared with the adjacent parking bay