An increasing number of motorists are complaining that car parking spaces, in various car parks, are simply too small. Is this really the case or is the problem due to the increase in size of the vehicles people are driving these days?
The largest operator of public car parks in the United Kingdom, Park Rite, say that the dimensions of parking spaces need to relate to the vehicles that the space is intended for. The current standard calls for bays that are 2.4m wide and 4.8m in length. But many of todays popular vehicles will only just fit into this space leaving no room for doors to be opened easily.
There have been reports that some car park operators have purposely made some of their parking spaces narrower in order to squeeze more vehicles into their car parks. Some of the worst offenders are reported to be certain hospital car parks, some supermarkets and some long-stay airport parking lots. There have been reports, from some long stay airport car parks , of people unable to open their doors due to adjacent vehicles being parked too close.
Is the problem due to the size of parking spaces or is it due to the increase in the size of popular cars? A common and popular 4 wheel drive vehicle is the Toyota Rav4. This common four wheel drive car has a width of 1.815m, without its mirrors. If we allow around 35cm for the wing mirrors this brings the width up to 1.85m. In a parking space of 2.4m width leaving only 0.55m or as little as 0.275m on either side. Clearly a bit of squeeze when opening the doors and getting in and out of the car.
Narrow parking spaces present a particular problem for many vehicles that have long side doors, as do many 3 door models. The popular Renault Clio 3 Door, for example, has a width, including mirrors, of 2.025m. In a standard 2.4m space this would leave only 0.375m or only around 0.19m either side for opening the doors and getting into and out of the car.
The only option available to motorists is to complain to the car park operators and ask for larger parking bays that can accommodate wider vehicles.
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Are Car Parkiing Spaces Too Small?
An increasing number of motorists are complaining that car parking spaces, in various car parks, are simply too small. Is this really the case or is the problem due to the increase in size of the vehicles people are driving these days?
The largest operator of public car parks in the United Kingdom, Park Rite, say that the dimensions of parking spaces need to relate to the vehicles that the space is intended for. The current standard calls for bays that are 2.4m wide and 4.8m in length. But many of todays popular vehicles will only just fit into this space leaving no room for doors to be opened easily.
There have been reports that some car park operators have purposely made some of their parking spaces narrower in order to squeeze more vehicles into their car parks. Some of the worst offenders are reported to be certain hospital car parks, some supermarkets and some long-stay airport parking lots. There have been reports, from some long stay airport car parks , of people unable to open their doors due to adjacent vehicles being parked too close.
Is the problem due to the size of parking spaces or is it due to the increase in the size of popular cars? A common and popular 4 wheel drive vehicle is the Toyota Rav4. This common four wheel drive car has a width of 1.815m, without its mirrors. If we allow around 35cm for the wing mirrors this brings the width up to 1.85m. In a parking space of 2.4m width leaving only 0.55m or as little as 0.275m on either side. Clearly a bit of squeeze when opening the doors and getting in and out of the car.
Narrow parking spaces present a particular problem for many vehicles that have long side doors, as do many 3 door models. The popular Renault Clio 3 Door, for example, has a width, including mirrors, of 2.025m. In a standard 2.4m space this would leave only 0.375m or only around 0.19m either side for opening the doors and getting into and out of the car.
The only option available to motorists is to complain to the car park operators and ask for larger parking bays that can accommodate wider vehicles.
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Top Tip: Make the most of your trip by spending a night in an airport hotel before your flight. And why not enjoy the hospitality of an airport lounge before you fly.