Luminous horizontal parking signs: a new solution

Horizontal parking signs are signs made up of markings drawn on the asphalt, such as white or yellow stripes, that delimit lanes, rest areas, pedestrian crossings, traffic islands and other useful information for movement. Horizontal markings have a complementary function to vertical markings, which are made up of signs placed on the sides of the road.

It should be emphasized that horizontal parking markings are of great importance for the safety and order of urban and extra-urban traffic. In fact, they allow you to:

• Create an easily accessible and visible parking area with free access parking spaces or spaces reserved for certain categories of users (such as people with disabilities, residents, carpooling, etc.).
• Regulate the duration and payment of parking, indicating any time or tariff restrictions.
• Avoid wild or illegal parking that may create an obstacle to traffic or pedestrian crossing.
• Enforce compliance with traffic regulations and municipal provisions regarding parking.
• Prevent accidents or fines due to failure to comply with signs.

Characteristics of horizontal parking signs

Horizontal parking signs consist mainly of:

• continuous or discontinuous white stripes delimiting parking spaces along the road or in specific areas;
• continuous or discontinuous yellow stripes indicating a parking ban or restriction;
• road surface markings specifying parking methods or conditions (such as "parking disc", "residents only", "car sharing", etc.);
• graphic symbols indicating parking spaces reserved for disabled people, taxis, buses, etc.

It must always be clearly visible and maintained in good condition. For this reason, it is important that it is made of durable and reflective materials that guarantee its durability and legibility even in poor lighting conditions. Furthermore, the horizontal marking must suit the characteristics of the road and the needs of users.

It is therefore an essential tool for organizing urban space and ensuring safe and efficient mobility. Every motorist is obliged to respect it and to inform himself about the regulations in force in the place where he intends to stop.

Signs for covered parking: our proposal

As mentioned above, it is important that the horizontal parking lot markings are always maintained and clearly visible to ensure maximum safety when moving around the area.

It is to overcome problems of this kind that our company proposes and recommends the use of its light projectors for safety signs in covered parking lots, as in the case suggested in the video below.