Guide to Car Park Maintenance and Safety

Car parks are an important part of the infrastructure of every city. In major cities in particular like Sydney and Melbourne there is a large number of car parks that are packed with all sorts of vehicles all day long. Running a car park requires smart planning of every detail, from opening hours to prices and fees. There are indeed many things that make up an organised and efficient car park. One of the most important aspects is safety. This means you need to make sure your car park is safe and suitable for the vehicles that parked in it. What's more, the car park should have all the features that make it a safe space for both drivers and pedestrians using it.

Before we dive into some essential safety features, let's first take a look at some maintenance tips that can help you keep the car park in optimum condition. All parking areas should be cleaned properly. The traffic routes should be kept free of grease, oil, garbage and other kinds of debris. What's more all parking surfaces should provide a good grip without hole and other surface defects that may cause damage to vehicles. In terms of safety the most important thing is to install clear signs and signals that will allow drivers to properly navigate around the different parking areas of the car park. Make sure the signs and signals are designed according to the relevant Highway Code standards.

Navigating around tight parking spaces can be difficult and to make this easier and safer for the drivers consider installing rubber corner guards. They have an advanced and practical design that can suit any kind of car park. The best thing about rubber corner guards is their ability to provide enhanced visibility through their bright visible strips. They can be securely mounted on pillars with anchor bolts. You can also install them using an adhesive fix. In addition to safety guards and signs, all car parks should have a speed limit. The best way to implement speed restrictions is through special signs and speed ramps that will ensure cars navigate around the parking areas at a safe speed.

Another feature that all car parks should have is great lighting, especially those that operate at night as well. Since it can be a potential hazard and even lead to accidents, any dark corners should be properly illuminated. Opt for practical and well designed lights that provide a clear and consistent illumination.