What is the width of an accessible parking space?

What is the width of an accessible parking space?

• A. 96 inches
• B. 84 inches
• C. 120 inches
• D. 72 inches

Answer: (A)

Accessible parking spaces are built with a minimum width that allows a wheelchair to fit and for a transfer to occur safely. The required minimum width is 96 inches (8 feet). This space provides enough clearance for a wheelchair to be positioned inside the stall and for someone to maneuver or transfer to or from a vehicle without squeezing or risking contact with adjacent vehicles or surroundings. Wider dimensions, like 120 inches, are not the standard minimum and may be used in specific situations, while narrower widths such as 84 inches or 72 inches would not meet accessibility requirements and would hinder safe use. In many setups, an adjacent area or access aisle is included to facilitate maneuvering, especially for van-accessible spaces, but the stall width itself is 96 inches.

Accessible parking spaces are built with a minimum width that allows a wheelchair to fit and for a transfer to occur safely. The required minimum width is 96 inches (8 feet). This space provides enough clearance for a wheelchair to be positioned inside the stall and for someone to maneuver or transfer to or from a vehicle without squeezing or risking contact with adjacent vehicles or surroundings. Wider dimensions, like 120 inches, are not the standard minimum and may be used in specific situations, while narrower widths such as 84 inches or 72 inches would not meet accessibility requirements and would hinder safe use. In many setups, an adjacent area or access aisle is included to facilitate maneuvering, especially for van-accessible spaces, but the stall width itself is 96 inches.