What are the problems with perpendicular parking?

One of the issues with perpendicular parking is the possibility of being blocked in by other vehicles. At popular events like sports games, drivers looking for space to leave their vehicles may decide to crowd in around other vehicles, or they may be directed to do so by the parking lot attendants.



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While perpendicular parking is often the more efficient layout in terms of parking lot area per parking space, angled parking can be more efficient in terms of circulation and ease of parking. However, there is no clear advantage in terms of safety between either parking stall orientation.

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Like parallel parking, back-in angled parking stops traffic with the initial stopping and backing maneuver, which can be stressful for some drivers. Some drivers will be tempted to pull across the street from the opposite travel lane and park nose- first into the back-in parking stall, which is dangerous.

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It's safer for everyone around you, too. You can actually see that person walking by on the way to their own car, and you can see that vehicle waiting for someone else back out. It can save dings or scrapes. Whatever car I'm driving is more likely to have a rearview camera than to have one up front.

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Perpendicular parking is relatively straightforward and allows for easy entry and exit from the parking spot. Angle Parking: Angle parking is commonly found in parking lots and is characterized by parking the vehicle at an angle relative to the curb or parking space lines.

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Parallel parking is considered to be one of the most stressful and difficult skills for new drivers to learn.

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Some of the trickiest manoeuvres include the following:
  • Parallel Parking.
  • Three Point Turn.
  • Reverse Park in Bay.
  • Reverse in a Straight Line.
  • Emergency Stop.


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Reverse parking means backing into a space so you can drive forward out of the space after. It can be a simple way to reduce the risk of collisions. Backing out a space unfortunately leads to many fatalities.

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Angled parking spaces don't require vehicles to make a sharp turn when parking, making it easier for cars to maneuver in and out of the parking space. This also reduces the chances of a collision as drivers stay within the lines of their parking spaces.

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Parking Stall Angle For two-way traffic flow, parking spaces perpendicular (90 degrees) to the aisles provide the most efficient design. The efficiency decreases as the parking angle decreases.

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Perpendicular parking requires cars to be parked side by side perpendicular to the aisle or curb, as opposed to parallel parking in which you are expected to park in line with the curb. It is a type of angled parking, commonly used whenever parking spaces are to be utilized efficiently.

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Other perpendicular parking tips
  • Since it has a lot of sharp turns, it's best to not rush into a perpendicular parking space. ...
  • It's easier to park in a left-hand parking space than a right-hand parking spot. ...
  • Don't turn too soon – that can complicate things even further!


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Perpendicular parking is done in spaces marked in a 90-degree angle to the curb or a building. Place your car in the center of the parking spot and turn the wheels straight. Parallel parking is generally used next to a curb in the space between two parked cars.

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Report misuse of a City parking permit or placard or illegal parking by a marked City vehicle that is:
  • Blocking a driveway.
  • Double parked.
  • Parked at a bus stop.
  • Parked in a “No Standing” area.
  • Parked in a “No Stopping area.
  • Parked in a bike lane.
  • Parked in a bus lane.
  • Parked in a crosswalk.


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The researchers concluded that while angle parking clearly has a higher crash rate and frequency it is more likely due to the increased activity of parking rather than the characteristics of either type of parking and that if ample parking supply exists, parallel parking should be used.

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Tips to Help Keep Employees and Visitors Safe in Parking Lots
  1. Keep walking surfaces free of tripping hazards. Trips due to parking curbs are a frequent cause of injury. ...
  2. Install and maintain handrails. ...
  3. Maintain proper drainage. ...
  4. Install clear signage. ...
  5. Maintain premises security. ...
  6. Create a regular maintenance program.


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