Set minimum parking space width in car parks as 3.6 metres

Closed 108 signatures

What the petition asks

We think car parking spaces are too small and don’t allow doors to open adequately for people to get in and out of their cars when other cars are parked either side of the defined parking zone. We want the Government to introduce a minimum width of 3.6 metres for car spaces in car parks.

I am thin with a small car but I get enraged by tiny car park spaces. I literally have to hold my car door ajar so that it does not damage the adjacent parked car and squeeze/shimmy out of my car. It is demeaning and probably much worse for larger individuals. This needs to change. We think government need to set the minimum car park space dimension width as 3.6 metres, to accommodate not just the car but the actual people accessing their cars.

Timeline

29 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jan 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 108

Status Closed

Department Department for Transport

Opened 29 Jul 2025

Closed 29 Jan 2026

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