Can a Standard Car Park in a Compact Parking Space?

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McKeegan
09/09/25 3:13am
As long as the car does not exceed the parking space after parking and does not affect other vehicles or pedestrians, a standard car can park in a compact parking space. Otherwise, it is not allowed. For larger vehicles parked in compact spaces, attention should be paid to whether it is convenient to enter and exit the space, reverse, and whether it is easy to scrape against adjacent vehicles. The dimensions of a compact parking space are 4.0 meters in length and 2.2 meters in width, suitable for hatchbacks or compact sedans. A standard parking space measures 5.3 meters in length and 2.4 meters in width, suitable for mid-to-high-end extended vehicles. Parallel parking technique: Park the car 1.5 meters away from the parking line. When the driver's seat aligns with the middle of the next parking space, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and slowly reverse. When the car is straight, immediately straighten the wheels and continue reversing smoothly into the space. Perpendicular parking technique: Make full use of the lane width to angle the car as much as possible. This reduces the angle between the car and the parking space, minimizing the need for steering adjustments during reversing. When the car is angled to the point where the driver's side mirror can see the corner of the vehicle to the left of the parking space, begin reversing. During reversing, observe the left mirror to monitor the distance between the left rear wheel and the adjacent vehicle. Once your left rear wheel passes the front of the left vehicle, shift your focus to the right mirror to check the distance to the vehicle on the right. After reversing into the space, be mindful of the rear to avoid hitting the wall. If the parking area is too dark to see clearly, rely on the parking sensor alerts or align your car's mirrors with those of the adjacent vehicles.
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CharlesMarie
09/20/25 8:04am
Compact parking spaces are typically designed for small cars, with limited space. I've seen many friends whose cars are too large to fit in, as standard vehicles exceed five meters in length and 1.8 meters in width, while the parking space is only a little over four meters wide. Trying to park such a car can easily lead to hitting the wall or scraping the rims. Safety comes first when parking; forcing a large car into a small space not only makes it difficult for other cars to move in and out but also risks fines. The issue of parking scarcity in cities is common, so it's advisable to prioritize finding a spacious parking spot or consider using a smaller vehicle to avoid trouble. After all, repair costs aren't cheap—a lesson I've learned well from daily driving.
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