What is the purpose of wheel stops?
To limit the travel of vehicles when maneuvering into a parking space.
When do I need physical control devices such as Wheel stops?
1/ Control of kerb overhang where inconvenient or hazardous for pedestrians.
2/ Inhibiting contact with an end barrier or high kerb.
3/ Inhibiting encroachment into an opposing parking space.
4/ Prevent vehicles from running over the edge of a raised platform to a lower level (Drops between 150 mm and 600 mm. Barrier higher than 1.3m shall be provided if drop exceeds 600mm)
NOTE: Wheel stops should be avoided when they may be in the path of pedestrians or wheelchairs moving to or from parked vehicles or crossing a car park for any other purpose.
How is BG’s compliance wheel stop complying with AS/NZS 2890.1:2004?
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 specifies that wheel stops shall be between 90 and 100 mm in height and 1650 ±50 mm in width.
CWS1700 is 100mm (H) x 1700mm (W)
RWS1650 is 95mm (H) x 1650mm (W)
What about Bump Rail and Truck Wheel Stop?
Bump Rail and Truck Wheel Stop are not within the AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 scope.
AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 sets out the minimum requirements for the design and layout of off-street parking facilities for motor cars, light vans and motorcycles.
*motor car whose physical dimensions represent the 85th and 99.8th percentile class of all cars and light vans on the road.
How should I place the wheel stop following AS/NZS 2890.1:2004?
Check out IP19.
Which colour wheel stop should I install for my carpark?
Following AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, any physical controls that could be a tripping hazard to pedestrians shall be in a colour contrasting with their surroundings. Otherwise, we offer Safety Yellow for increased visibility and pedestrian safety and Blue for highlighting accessible parking spaces.
