| Handicap parking signs are a necessity for the sake of | | | | You should understand the regulations governing |
| making buildings accessible to people living with | | | | handicapped parking before choosing a parking sign. |
| disabilities. Signs are not only needed for your building | | | | There are some essentials when it comes to the size, |
| to comply with set legal requirements, but also to give | | | | height and the symbol used for handicapped parking |
| consideration to drivers with special needs. | | | | signs. These are in place to ensure the safety of the |
| Below is a list of considerations that should be at the | | | | handicapped drivers, so you should learn them in order |
| back of your mind when erecting parking signs for | | | | to choose the right sign. |
| disabled people. | | | | 4. Include A Van Accessibility Sign |
| 1. Distance Between The Parking Space And Entrance | | | | According to the Americans with Disabilities Act |
| Of The Building | | | | (ADA), 1 out of 8 handicap parking spaces should be |
| Your handicap parking space should be located within | | | | van accessible. Remember to allocate this type of |
| the shortest possible distance from your building’s | | | | parking space and the corresponding sign. This is to |
| entrance. Your parking sign should indicate where this | | | | accommodate vans that have chair lifts. Such vans |
| parking spot is, and make it practical for handicapped | | | | require additional space for the driver to get out of the |
| drivers to safely park their vehicles. | | | | vehicle with adequate ease. |
| 2. Adequate Space To Remove A Wheelchair From | | | | 5. Clear Visibility Of The Signs |
| The Vehicle | | | | Your sign should be clear and visible day and night, and |
| Before installing the parking sign, you should also | | | | this will demand that you choose good quality material |
| consider the amount of space needed by handicapped | | | | and colors for the sign. Make sure that it can be seen |
| drivers and their vehicles. The parking space should | | | | from all possible directions in the building’s parking |
| allow for the average type of vehicle that | | | | lot. Both handicapped and able-bodied drivers need to |
| handicapped drivers use. There is need to have | | | | know where the handicap parking is, so that the |
| enough room for the driver to get his or her wheelchair | | | | handicapped can use it and the able-bodied drivers |
| from the side or the back of the vehicle. | | | | and avoid it. it also helps when pulling out of the parking |
| 3. Abide By The Parking Regulations In Your Area | | | | spot. |