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 Previous articleAccessible parking locationNext article Drop-off spaces