Off-Street Parking for People with Disabilities

In Australia, there is a requirement under the standard, for all shared areas adjacent to a dedicated parking space provided for the access and egress of people with a disability to be protected by a fixed bollard.

We recommend a fixed bollard to prevent the use of the shared area by other vehicles for parking, or during unloading. A fixed bollard also, importantly, provides physical protection for people with disabilities from other vehicles reversing or manoeuvring in a car park.​

Visibility and Safety Around Shared Vehicle Parking Improves with Disability Blue Skinz Bollard Sleeves

While the standard doesn't exactly specify the type or size, it is common practice to install 140mm diameter by 1200mm high steel bollards. Typically, these have a galvanised finish which can become visually lost in a busy or congested car park.

At Barrier Group, for new installations we supply our140mm surface mounted or in-ground 'Gal-Plus' bollards. For existing installs, we recommend our 'Skinz' sleeves that can be retro-fitted up to 140mm diameter bollards.

Both stand 1400mm tall for increased awareness by reversing drivers, are disability blue in colour and supplied with four white reflective bands for improved night visibility.

Single bay disabled carpark with a blue bollard and wheel stop

Double bay disabled carpark with a blue bollard and wheel stops