Parking space widths

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Rich B wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:23 pm Ah yes, it's the end of the thread - we've had an appropriately qualified expert tell us that spaces are measured from the centre of each line and these spaces are completely normal sized. Case closed.
End of thread?

Expert with no proof so yes end of thread.
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NO, I’M THE END OF THE THREAD.
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Thanks Stevie, nice to know reading is a strong point.

Also do seek help.
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Is it the end of the thread yet?
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Yes.
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Oh thank god.
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I know right ? I thought he'd never shut up !
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I mean, he said it was the end ages ago, but he doesn't seem to believe his own words
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Q: How do we know this thread is circumcised ?

A: There's no end to it.
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Broccers wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:40 pm
Rich B wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:23 pm Ah yes, it's the end of the thread - we've had an appropriately qualified expert tell us that spaces are measured from the centre of each line and these spaces are completely normal sized. Case closed.
End of thread?

Expert with no proof so yes end of thread.
Here we go. An actual end of thread. With evidence.

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You’ll notice this trained professional line painter is following a single, thin chalk line, not filling a 100mm wide box. Therefore parking spaces are measured from centre of the paint to centre of the paint.
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jamcg wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:06 pm
Broccers wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:40 pm
Rich B wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:23 pm Ah yes, it's the end of the thread - we've had an appropriately qualified expert tell us that spaces are measured from the centre of each line and these spaces are completely normal sized. Case closed.
End of thread?

Expert with no proof so yes end of thread.
Here we go. An actual end of thread. With evidence.

Image

You’ll notice this trained professional line painter is following a single, thin chalk line, not filling a 100mm wide box. Therefore parking spaces are measured from centre of the paint to centre of the paint.
I don't think those lines are 4" wide though.. the plot thickens! :shock:
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That Balenziaga outfit is so out of control!
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IanF wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:27 am That Balenziaga outfit is so out of control!
that's your girlfriends birthday present sorted...
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Rich B wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:59 am
IanF wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:27 am That Balenziaga outfit is so out of control!
that's your girlfriends birthday present sorted...
Was thinking for myself actually Rich :ugeek:
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duncs500 wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:12 am I don't think those lines are 4" wide though.. the LINE thickens! :shock:
FTFY :D
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“Operators are faced with the dilemma of having to repaint spaces to accommodate these larger vehicles, which is especially difficult at some older multi-storey car parks where space is already restricted.

“Unfortunately, this would lead to an overall reduction in the total number of spaces available and an inevitable increase in charges to compensate for the loss of revenue.”

:lol: Wishful thinking there. They've been increasing charges every year since the carpark was invented and never made spaces bigger.
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If people aren’t using the spaces because their cars won’t fit then they won’t loose money anyway.

I can remember for as long as I’ve been driving a couple of multi stories having odd little spaces in corners or end of rows you could only get a very small car in, as long as you didn’t have a passenger. I bet barely anything you can buy today would fit!
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My Ioniq6 doesn't fit length wise into any parking spaces yet, never mind width. It feels like I'm driving a limo about.

Ioniq6 Dimensions:

4,855 mm L x 1,880 mm W x 1,495 mm H

UK Parking Guide:

"When assessing the area needed for staff and customer parking, it should be noted that the current UK norm for parking spaces is 2.4 metres wide by 4.8 metres long. The space for manoeuvring (roadways) between bays is six metres."
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I was curious

https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compar ... 000-coupe/

Larger in every dimension except length.
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