Accessible Parking Bay Compliance

Accessible Parking Bay Compliance to AS/NZS 2890.6

Accessible (disabled) parking bays are governed by AS/NZS 2890.6 and are one of the most common sources of non-compliance we encounter on re-marking jobs. A compliant accessible bay requires a dedicated bay at least 2.4m wide paired with an adjacent shared zone of at least 2.4m — giving a combined footprint of 4.8m.

The shared zone must be marked with yellow diagonal hatching at 45 degrees, a bollard placed within it to prevent unauthorised vehicles encroaching, the International Symbol of Access stencilled within the bay, and a maximum surface gradient of 1:40 (2.5%) in any direction. Even a bay that's a few hundred millimetres short of these dimensions can trigger a council compliance notice — it's one of the most common and most expensive mistakes to fix after the fact.

Compliance requires continuous precision across both layout geometry and surface contrast. Markings must maintain high visibility through day and night conditions, and all shared zone diagonal lines must be cleanly set out at 45 degrees without encroaching into adjacent standard bays or travel lanes.

Whether you need a full car park re-mark or a standalone accessible bay compliance upgrade, we work to AS/NZS 2890.6 on every job and provide a written compliance statement on completion — across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the wider South East Queensland region.

This article is provided as general information and does not replace professional advice. Always confirm current requirements with AS/NZS 2890.6 and your local council before undertaking accessible parking marking works.