A response to AS2890.6:2009
If you are in the process of planning or upgrading an existing commercial or public carpark,
you are required to consider the needs of people with disabilities as set out in AS2890.6:2009.
In Australia, there is a requirement under the standard, for all shared areas adjacent to a
dedicated parking space provided for the access and egress of people with a disability to be
protected by a fixed bollard.
We recommend a fixed bollard to prevent the use of the shared area by other vehicles for parking,
or during unloading. A fixed bollard also, importantly, provides physical protection for people
with disabilities from other vehicles reversing or manoeuvring in a car park.
Single Bay carpark for disabled with Blue bollard & Wheel Stop Double Bay carpark for disabled with Blue bollard & Wheel Stops
CAUTION: Flexible or non-fixed bollards should be avoided as they provide minimal physical protection
to users of shared vehicle parking zones.