Can Regular Vehicles Park in Accessible Parking Spaces?

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StSebastian
07/29/25 7:24pm
Regular vehicles cannot park in accessible parking spaces. Below is relevant information about accessible parking spaces: Convenient access: Whether located above ground or underground, accessible parking spaces should be arranged in the most convenient and shortest route from the entrance/exit. If possible, they should be placed near the entrance/exit. Level ground: The surface of accessible parking spaces should be flat, slip-resistant, and free of water accumulation, with a slope not exceeding 1:50. Wheelchair access: A wheelchair passage of at least 1.20 meters wide should be provided on one side of the parking space or between adjacent spaces to facilitate access for individuals with mobility impairments. Two adjacent accessible parking spaces can share one wheelchair passage. Additionally, the ground of accessible parking spaces should be marked with parking lines, wheelchair passage lines, and accessibility symbols.
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