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California C-32 Parking and Highway Improvement Exam

ADA Parking & Accessibility

Accessible parking is one of the cleanest, most-tested parts of the C-32 exam, and it comes straight from the federal ADA Standards (public domain).

How many, and how big

Counts (Table 208.2): 1–25 → 1 · 26–50 → 2 · 51–75 → 3 · 76–100 → 4 … Van-accessible: at least 1 of every 6. Access aisle: car 60 in (5 ft), van 96 in (8 ft). Max slope: 1:48 (~2%) any direction.

Marking and signage

Each accessible space is marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility, and van spaces are additionally labeled “Van Accessible.” The sign is mounted high enough to stay visible when a vehicle is parked in the space. The near-level 2% slope limit is critical — it’s the same accessibility limit you’ll see on ramps and walkways.

Practice: ADA Parking & Accessibility

Frequently asked

How many accessible parking spaces does a lot need?
Per the 2010 ADA Standards Table 208.2: 1–25 total spaces need 1 accessible space; 26–50 need 2; 51–75 need 3; 76–100 need 4, and so on. At least 1 of every 6 required accessible spaces must be van-accessible — so a lot whose only accessible space is required must make that space van-accessible.
What are the access-aisle widths and slope limits?
A standard car accessible space needs a 60-inch (5-ft) access aisle; a van-accessible space needs a 96-inch (8-ft) aisle. The space and its aisle may slope no more than 1:48 (about 2%) in any direction.

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Safety & Traffic Control

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