Question 1

What are the regulations I need to meet?

Accepted Answer

Most parking lots, parking garages and parking structures are required by law to comply with ADA regulations for accessibility and may be subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Your business’ parking lot or garage is also subject to any state and local parking signage requirements.

Question 2

What is MUTCD?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a set of national standards for parking and traffic signs. It establishes guidelines for signage size, the text each sign must include installation, visibility, legibility, and illumination. It defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways and private roads open to public travel.

Question 3

Does MUTCD apply to my parking structure?

Accepted Answer

The MUTCD applies to all public and private roads open to public travel. This includes roads at shopping centers, parking lots, sports facilities, office buildings, schools and apartment complexes. The only areas exempt from MUTCD regulation are private gated properties (except for gated toll roads) where access is restricted at all times, parking areas, driving aisles within parking areas and private grade crossings.

Question 4

Do ComplianceSigns products meet MUTCD regulations?

Accepted Answer

Certain ComplianceSigns parking lot and parking garage signs are MUTCD-compliant. Signs that meet MUTCD requirements will include a compliance note in the product description.

Question 5

What are ADA requirements?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) outlines the minimum accessibility requirements for buildings and facilities. Guidelines cover the minimum number of spots needed, the location requirements for accessible parking spots and signage requirements.

Question 6

Are ComplianceSigns products ADA-compliant?

Accepted Answer

Most accessible parking signs from ComplianceSigns are ADA-compliant. Signs that meet ADA requirements will include a note in the product description.

Question 7

Are your signs reflective?

Accepted Answer

Most parking signs offered by ComplianceSigns are reflective to improve nighttime visibility. For signs that come in multiple background colors, you will often have the option to select a reflective background.

Question 8

Can I customize my parking sign?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you’re not finding the exact signyou need for your parking lot or garage, you can customize existing signs or build a sign from scratch using our Custom Sign Generator. However, please note that custom parking signs might not meet ADA or MUTCD requirements.

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