Space Size
In North America, the width of angled and perpendicular parking spaces usually ranges from 2.3 to 2.75 metres (7.5–9.0 ft). For example, normal parking spaces in the city of Dallas, Texas are 8.5 feet wide, while compact spaces are 7.5 feet wide. Because the boundary between parking space and driving area is not always well-defined, the length of a parking space is more difficult to establish. However, most angled and perpendicular spaces are considered to be between 3.2 and 5.5 metres (10 and 18 ft) in length. Parallel parking spaces are typically cited as being approximately 2.76 metres (9.1 ft) wide by 6.1 metres (20 ft) long.
During construction, the specific dimensions of a parking space are decided by a variety of factors. A high cost of land will encourage smaller dimensions and the introduction of compact spaces.
According to French standard “Norme NF P 91-100”, minimum wide range from 2.20 to 2.30 metres (7.2–7.5 ft) (See fr:Marquage du stationnement en France). In a parking such as “Parking in Vevey, Switzerland” (first illustration), this might make opening the door difficult in a wider-bodied vehicle.
Car enlargement is also an issue when the size of the car place is finite. Size of car is enlarged to provide addition lateral protection.
Car driver automobile associations warn of this issue. A Swiss Association regulating parking space want to consider this issue for 2016.
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