
The distance between two rows of parking spaces can be calculated in the following two ways: 1. Parallel parking: The land area for public parking lots is calculated based on the number of small car parking spaces. The minimum size for parallel parking spaces is 6 meters × 2.5 meters, and parallel parking is generally more commonly used. 2. Perpendicular parking: The land area for public parking lots is calculated based on the number of small car parking spaces. The minimum size for perpendicular parking spaces is 6.5 meters × 2 meters. Relevant legal provisions for underground parking spaces are as follows: Article 275 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China stipulates that the ownership of parking spaces and garages planned for parking within building areas shall be agreed upon by the parties through sale, gift, lease, or other means. Parking spaces that occupy roads or other areas shared by property owners belong to the property owners collectively.

Speaking of the distance between two rows of parking spaces, I know from my daily parking experience that this width is usually between 7 to 9 meters to allow vehicles to turn in and out smoothly without scraping. Having driven for over a decade, I've encountered many parking lots with overly narrow aisles—around just 5-6 meters—where making a turn was nerve-wracking, always fearing I'd scratch someone else's car. Ideal design should consider different vehicle sizes; for example, SUVs or pickup trucks require wider aisles, at least over 8 meters for comfort. On the other hand, aisles that are too wide also waste space, so balance is key. In high-traffic areas like shopping centers during peak hours, aisles should be at least 8 meters to ensure smooth flow. I recommend consulting professional parking lot planners or checking local building guidelines, as standards may differ between urban and suburban areas. In short, maintaining 7-9 meters can significantly reduce accidents and improve parking efficiency, avoiding costly repairs like the one I had last time.

From a safety perspective, the width of the driving lane directly impacts driving safety. An ideal width between two rows of parking spaces is typically 7-8 meters. If it's too narrow, it can lead to difficulty in maneuvering and potential vehicle collisions. I once had a close call with a wall in a narrow-lane parking lot, which taught me that a minimum of 6 meters is barely usable but unsafe, while 8 meters provides sufficient buffer to avoid accidents. In emergencies such as fires, the width should allow fire trucks or ambulances to pass smoothly, so design must consider both daily use and unexpected situations. The standard recommendation starts at 7 meters, but large venues like airport parking lots often set it at 9 meters to ensure smooth traffic flow. The surface should also be slip-resistant to reduce accident risks. I've observed that insufficient lane width slows down parking and increases driver anxiety, so when choosing a parking lot, prioritize those with adequate width to avoid safety hazards.

When designing parking layouts, the width of the central aisle depends on the parking space arrangement, with a minimum of 6 meters but generally recommended to be over 7 meters. I've participated in community planning discussions where vertical parking spaces require 7-9 meter aisles for smooth vehicle access, while angled parking can reduce this to 6 meters to save space. New parking facilities tend to optimize aisle width for efficiency, such as using smart systems to adjust automatically based on traffic flow. In practice, urban garages may have narrower aisles due to space constraints, but 7 meters is a common starting point to avoid congestion.

As a car enthusiast, I believe the lane width must match the vehicle size. I need an 8-meter lane to turn comfortably in my SUV, while 5 meters is sufficient for smaller cars but carries higher risks. The larger the vehicle, the wider the space required to avoid incidents like my recent door scrape on a narrow lane. Ideally, 7-9 meters would accommodate all types of vehicles, protecting the car body and minimizing scratches.


