Car Park Safety: How to Keep Your Public Car Park Safe

A car park can be a dangerous place for pedestrians, particularly the elderly and young children who may not be able to cross the road or car park as quickly as drivers expect them to. Because of this, it’s important that car parks are as safe as possible to avoid accidents and injuries. Below, we look at what measures you can take to keep your public car park safe for both vehicles and pedestrians alike, so that people of all ages can enjoy parking there without worry.

Parking Bollards

One way to ensure both pedestrian and vehicle safety in your public car park is to use parking bollards. Bollards are posts that can be made of various materials, such as concrete, steel, or plastic, and are used to delineate areas or restrict access. Parking bollards can be used to create safe walkways for pedestrians, as well as prevent vehicles from entering areas where they shouldn’t be.

Car Park Lighting

One of the most important aspects of keeping a public car park safe is having adequate lighting. This means that pedestrians and drivers can see clearly, and that potential hazards are more visible. Good lighting also deters crime. When choosing lighting for your car park, make sure to consider both pedestrian and vehicle safety. LED lights are a good option because they are energy-efficient and have a long lifespan. Be sure to place lights in strategic locations so that all areas of the car park are well-lit.

Line Marking in Car Parks

One of the most important aspects of public car park safety is proper parking space line marking. This ensures that vehicles are parked in the correct spots and helps to prevent accidents. Plus, it makes the car park look more organised and professional.

• Make sure all lines are freshly painted and visible
• Use caution when installing/painting lines on gravel surfaces where they can wear down quickly
• Use durable and high-quality materials to mark the car space lines

Parking Space Dividers and Wheel Stops

Parking space dividers, or delineators, create a physical barrier between parked cars and pedestrians. This can help prevent pedestrians from being hit by cars backing out of spaces.

Wheel Stops are installed at the top of each car space to ensure a vehicle doesn’t drive too far forward and encroach on a car space in front of them, or hit a wall, or pedestrians walking by. They are generally made from heavy-duty rubber, polyethylene, or steel.