Accessible parking only works if everyone can see it, and if nobody parks across the shared area or ramp next to it. Clear signs help people with a disability find the right space, and they make it obvious to everyone else that the space and the zone beside it are not for them.
Accessible parking design is covered by the National Construction Code and Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.6 for off-street car parks, and enforcement rules differ between states and councils. This guide is general information. Your certifier, access consultant or council can confirm what your car park needs.
1. Accessible parking space signs
- Disabled parking only (P + wheelchair symbol + only): the familiar regulatory-style sign.
- Disabled parking only sign
- Disabled reserved parking sign and Accessible space reserved sign
Mount the sign at the head of the space where a driver sees it before pulling in. Most car parks pair the sign with blue pavement marking and the wheelchair symbol on the ground.
2. Keep the shared area and ramps clear
The striped shared area beside an accessible space gives room for a wheelchair or hoist. It's one of the most commonly blocked spaces in any car park.
- Accessible parking shared area, keep clear
- No parking, accessible ramp, keep clear
- Wheelchair ramp, please keep clear
3. Accessible entries and facilities
- Accessible entry sign and Disabled access at rear sign where the step-free entry isn't the main door.
- Accessible toilet sign. See our toilet signs guide.
- Wheelchair available upon request for shopping centres, clinics and venues.
- No wheelchair access: tells people early so they can find another route.
4. Mobility scooters
- Mobility scooter parking sign for retirement villages, shopping centres and clubs.
- Shared zone: mobility scooters and pedestrians, 5 km/h
Material and placement tips
- Reflective aluminium for car parks, so signs show up in headlights. See reflective signs.
- Post mount holes for poles and bollards at the head of the space.
- Consistent style with the rest of the car park. See our car park signage checklist and strata parking signs guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can a private car park fine people for parking in an accessible space?
It depends on your state and council. In many areas, councils can enforce accessible parking on private property under an agreement. Ask your council.
How many accessible spaces does my car park need?
That's set by the NCC for the building class and size. Your certifier or access consultant can tell you.
Can I order signs for a whole car park?
Yes. Buy 25 or more of the same sign to save an extra 5%, 50+ to save 10%, or 150+ to save 15%, applied automatically. Every sign is made to order and dispatched in 2โ3 business days.
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