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Accessible Parking Compliance Guide Australia

Everything you need to know about AS/NZS 2890.6 accessible parking requirements. Dimensions, shared areas, TGSI placement, common mistakes.

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Why Understanding Accessible Parking Compliance?

Accessible parking compliance is one of the most misunderstood areas of carpark marking. We regularly see facilities with accessible bays that look correct but fail compliance inspection. The wheelchair symbol is there. The blue paint is there. But the dimensions are wrong.

AS/NZS 2890.6 specifies detailed requirements for accessible parking that go far beyond painting a symbol. Bay width minimum 3.2m, shared area requirements, gradient limits no steeper than 1:40, TGSI placement at specific locations, and signage positions.

This guide explains the key requirements property owners and facility managers need to understand. However compliance is technical and site-specific. When in doubt get expert assessment before marking. Remediation costs far more than doing it correctly the first time.

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Clear explanation of AS/NZS 2890.6 requirements

Common compliance mistakes identified

Bay dimension and layout guidance

TGSI placement requirements explained

State-specific variations covered

Understanding Accessible Parking Compliance
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Compliance Standards

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AS/NZS 2890.6

Primary standard for accessible parking facilities.

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AS/NZS 1428.1

Design for access and mobility requirements.

Residential

AS/NZS 1428.4.1

Tactile ground surface indicators specification.

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Disability Discrimination Act

Federal accessibility legislation framework.

Schools

Building Code of Australia

National construction code accessibility provisions.

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AS 1742

Traffic Control Devices

Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.

AS/NZS 2890

Parking Facilities

Covers bay dimensions (2.4m × 5.4m standard, 3.2m × 5.4m accessible), aisle widths, and traffic flow requirements for compliant parking areas.

AS 4586

Slip Resistance

Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.

AS/NZS 1428

Access & Mobility

Sets requirements for accessible parking bays, tactile indicators, and mobility access. Essential for DDA compliance and accessibility audits.

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Emergency department car park remarked without disrupting ambulance access. Crew worked 11pm-5am over three nights. Accessible bays, ambulance zones, patient drop-off all compliant. Accreditation audit passed the following week.

Clayton, VIC

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Aged care facility needed accessible parking upgraded to current standards. They handled council liaison, delivered compliance certificates, zero disruption to residents. Family members commented on the improved parking. Worth it.

Frankston, VIC

Aged Care Administrator

Council needed 23 accessible bays upgraded to current AS/NZS 2890.6 standards across four car parks. Completed in two weeks, full compliance documentation, zero public complaints. Budget came in under quote. Rare these days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AS/NZS 2890.6 requires accessible bays to be minimum 3.2m wide. This is wider than standard 2.4m bays to allow space for wheelchair transfer from vehicles.

Requirements vary by facility type and total bay count. Generally 1-2 percent of total bays must be accessible. Medical facilities and shopping centres may require higher ratios.

The shared area is a marked space between adjacent accessible bays allowing wheelchair users to transfer from their vehicle. It must be minimum 2.4m wide with diagonal striping.

Tactile ground surface indicators must be placed at the junction between accessible bays and the pedestrian path of travel, alerting vision-impaired pedestrians to the vehicle crossing.

Councils can issue infringement notices with fines typically $2,000-$5,000 per bay. Additionally DDA complaints can result in orders to remediate plus compensation. Proactive compliance is far cheaper.

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