What is the standard size of a compact car parking space?

[LondonDella]

According to the "Specifications for Setting On-Street Parking Spaces on Urban Roads," the standard size of a parking space is determined based on the vehicle size. For compact cars, the dimensions are typically 2.5~2.7 meters in width and 5~6 meters in length. The width of a single-lane turning lane should be no less than 3.5 meters, while a double-lane should be no less than 5 meters. The turning area should accommodate a vehicle's one-time turning requirement. For safety or to accommodate medium and large vehicles, the length is often set to over 6 meters. Details are as follows: (Length ≤ 6m, width ≤ 1.8m): The spacing between vehicles should be no less than 0.5 meters, and the distance between the vehicle and walls or the end of the parking space should also be no less than 0.5 meters. (6m < length ≤ 8m, 1.8m < width ≤ 2.2m): The spacing between vehicles should be no less than 0.7 meters. Compact car parking space: Length ≥ 5 meters, width 2.2~2.5 meters. Large vehicle parking space: Length 7~10 meters, width 4 meters, depending on the vehicle model. According to the "Architectural Design Code for Parking Garages," the specific dimensions for compact car indoor parking spaces are as follows: The designed outer dimensions of a compact car are 4.8m (length) × 1.8m (width) × 2.0m (height). For perpendicular parking, the minimum parking space size should be 5.3m (length) × 2.4m (width), with a minimum driveway width of 5.5m in front of the space. The minimum distance between the car and the side walls should be 0.6m, and the distance to the front and rear walls should be 0.5m. Modern underground parking garages have large floor areas and numerous parking spaces. To ensure smooth vehicle movement, the driveway area is often planned to be relatively large. Driveways, as horizontal passages dedicated to parking spaces, account for the primary floor area allocated to parking spaces and can occupy 50% or more of the total parking space floor area. Parking space arrangements can be categorized into three types: parallel, angled (30°, 45°, 60°), and perpendicular. Large vehicle parking spaces should not use angled or perpendicular arrangements. Details are as follows: Parallel parking space: Standard length of 6 meters, width of 2.5 meters. Angled parking space: Diagonal length of 6 meters, width of 2.8 meters, with a vertical distance between two diagonal lines maintained at 2.5 meters. Perpendicular parking space: Length ≥ 5 meters (typically set at 6 meters), width of 2.5 meters. The optimal standard size is 2.5m × 5.3m. The "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates that on-street parking spaces shall not be set on roads with a width of less than 6 meters for motor vehicle traffic. Pedestrian crossings, expressways, and main roads are also prohibited from having parking spaces. Within urban road areas, government authorities may designate parking spaces where pedestrian and vehicle traffic is not impeded. On-street parking spaces should avoid disrupting non-motorized vehicle traffic and must not encroach on non-motorized vehicle lanes. They should not be set near intersections, building entrances, or bus stops. Parking space types and time limits should be indicated via signage. Measures should be taken to prevent interference with motor vehicle traffic. Additionally, on-street parking spaces should not be equipped with ground locks to prevent private occupation. Roads prohibiting on-street parking may have barriers, posts, or curbs installed on one side. After removal or cancellation of parking spaces, all related signs, markings, and management facilities should be promptly cleared to prevent unauthorized parking and ensure road safety. Furthermore, on-street parking spaces should not be set within 200m~300m of off-street public parking lots. Quantitative regulations for on-street parking spaces: The "Specifications for Setting On-Street Parking Spaces on Urban Roads" provides quantitative rules based on road width. For two-way roads: if the actual road width exceeds 12 meters, parking spaces may be set on both sides; if between 12 and 8 meters, on one side; if less than 8 meters, no parking spaces. For one-way roads: if the actual road width exceeds 9 meters, parking spaces may be set on both sides; if between 9 and 6 meters, on one side; if less than 6 meters, no parking spaces. For disabled parking spaces, the specifications require that on-street parking spaces should include disabled parking spaces, accounting for no less than 2% of the total. If there are over 20 parking spaces, at least one disabled parking space should be provided. Parking space marking colors: White: Paid parking spaces; Blue: Free parking spaces; Yellow: Reserved parking spaces; Time-limited parking spaces: Dashed borders with a line width of 10cm; the permitted parking time should be marked inside the border, with numbers 60cm high. Disabled parking spaces: Special markings; yellow grid lines on both sides indicate no-parking zones for boarding/alighting, and other vehicles must not occupy these spaces. The pavement markings within the space indicate exclusivity. Yellow grid line width: 120cm; outer line width: 20cm; internal fill line width: 0cm; angle with outer line: 45°; outer line length should match the parking space marking length. Requirements for prohibiting on-street parking spaces: Fire lanes, road sections with no-parking signs/markings, or construction zones affecting traffic; Roads designated for disaster relief and emergency evacuation; Sidewalks (if set, must not encroach on blind paths); Near building entrances; Intersections, railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads (<4m), bridges, steep slopes, tunnels, and sections within 50m of these locations; Within 30m of bus stops, emergency stations, gas stations, fire hydrants, or fire stations (except for vehicles using these facilities); Within 20m of intersection channelized areas; Near underground utility access points or within 15m of such locations; Within 200m of off-street parking lot entrances; Near roadside

[OKiara]

I've been driving compact cars for over a decade. In China, the standard parking space dimensions are typically 2.5 meters wide and 5.3 meters long, but this size is designed with daily parking safety margins in mind. During actual parking, I've noticed some garage spaces near pillars or corners may shrink to just 2.2 meters wide, making it easy to scrape the car when squeezing in, especially during reverse parking. There are regional variations too - newly built parking lots in Beijing tend to follow standards more closely, while older residential compounds might have spaces shorter than 5 meters. From personal experience, I always choose standard-sized spaces away from obstacles, and SUV drivers should leave extra room or they'll struggle to open doors. Regarding parking techniques, I make it a habit to survey the surroundings beforehand to ensure sufficient turning radius and minimize accident risks. The convenience of standard dimensions becomes particularly crucial in poorly lit parking lots at night.