Visibility of Parking Stops at Night

Installing parking stops in a parking area is pretty standard procedure. Adding curbs helps to delineate each parking spot, plus helps to keep vehicles in the areas they’re supposed to be, and out of the areas where they’re not. This is all done in an effort to keep vehicles from getting damaged, and to keep pedestrians safe from contact with moving vehicles.

But how can you be sure you’re selecting the safest options available? One major concern that you might address is the visibility of the wheel stop. After all, drivers can’t accommodate something they can’t see.

A vast majority of parking stops are made from concrete. While strong & rigid, they are not exactly the most aesthetic option available. The gray color of the concrete often blends into the surface making them more difficult to see. Many times they are painted to help draw attention to them, but paint often fades and wears off as time passes. Plus, even when painted, they are sometimes very difficult to see after dark. If your parking area is not lit up like a baseball diamond, the curbs may actually be causing a hazard.

An alternative to the poorly visible concrete curbs would be a rubber option. Using an innovative manufacturing process, rubber wheel stops are designed with a reflective stripe pattern baked into the surface. These stripes will gather the smallest bits of light, and almost appear to glow. This means that when the sunlight shines, they’ll be visible. And even at night, with the slightest light from a flashlight, a nearby street lamp, or the headlights of an oncoming vehicle each stripe will illuminate in the darkness.

Reflective Stripes Illuminated at Night

Even in the lowest light conditions, the striped pattern itself draws attention to the curb. The contrast of the bright white or yellow stripe against the black rubber surface is enough to draw attention to it.

With the installation of rubber parking curbs, there’s never a concern if they’re going to be visible. Rubber parking stops will be visible in the lowest light, on the cloudiest day, and in the darkest of night. You can rest assured that you’ve chosen the safest product for your facility.