'Genius' car park feature divides Aussie drivers: 'Absolutely elite parking experience here!'
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In the quest to make parking a more pleasant experience, a shopping centre in Tasmania has rolled out a car park feature that has sparked a debate among Aussie drivers.
The innovative feature, which involves double-lined parking bays, has been hailed as 'genius' by some, while others have slammed it as an unnecessary complication.
The double-lined parking bays at Glebe Hill shopping centre were designed to allow a car door to be fully opened without hitting the adjacent vehicle.
This simple yet effective solution has been welcomed by many drivers who have long feared the dreaded 'door ding' while out shopping.
A shopper named Shane shared images of the new parking bays on social media, praising the initiative.
'All car parks should adopt this method for line markings. It uses double lines approximately 600m (two feet) apart,' they said.
'It gives you a level of confidence when parking here that it is fairly unlikely that you will get a ding in your door whilst shopping.'
Shane also noted that the number of 'parking fails' has significantly decreased since the introduction of the double lines, suggesting that they encourage more accurate parking.
'Supermarket car parks are renowned for a high degree of car damage but not so here,' he added.
'I realise that it doesn't absolutely guarantee that damage won't occur, but it is most likely 95 per cent effective.'
The national dimension requirements for parking spaces in Australia, as dictated by Standards Australia, are 2.4m by 5.4m.
However, these dimensions can often feel too tight for drivers with larger vehicles or family cars.
The double lines at Glebe Hill have been praised for providing a more comfortable parking experience for these drivers.
'Absolutely elite parking experience here, there's no denying it,' one driver commented.
'It’s a well laid out car park,' another wrote.
While one mum said: 'Makes it easier putting kids in the car too!'
Despite the positive feedback, not everyone is impressed with the double-lined parking bays.
Some drivers argue that the new feature makes parking even more challenging.
'There are thousands of people who can't park in a 2.5m wide space, what chance do they have fitting in a 2m space?' one driver questioned.
'Coles Kensington, in Bundaberg, has the lines done like this. Still doesn't help people who don't know how to park,' another wrote.
Others pointed out that the double lines don't prevent inconsiderate drivers from taking up two spaces.
'There is parking at Merrifield shopping centre in Victoria, but there's always some i***t that parks over the next car park line, taking up two spaces,' one driver shared.
What's your take on the double-lined parking bays, members? Do you think they're a 'genius' solution or an unnecessary complication? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
The innovative feature, which involves double-lined parking bays, has been hailed as 'genius' by some, while others have slammed it as an unnecessary complication.
The double-lined parking bays at Glebe Hill shopping centre were designed to allow a car door to be fully opened without hitting the adjacent vehicle.
This simple yet effective solution has been welcomed by many drivers who have long feared the dreaded 'door ding' while out shopping.
A shopping centre in Tasmania has implemented a car park feature that aims to give enough space between two cars. Image source: Facebook.
A shopper named Shane shared images of the new parking bays on social media, praising the initiative.
'All car parks should adopt this method for line markings. It uses double lines approximately 600m (two feet) apart,' they said.
'It gives you a level of confidence when parking here that it is fairly unlikely that you will get a ding in your door whilst shopping.'
Shane also noted that the number of 'parking fails' has significantly decreased since the introduction of the double lines, suggesting that they encourage more accurate parking.
'Supermarket car parks are renowned for a high degree of car damage but not so here,' he added.
'I realise that it doesn't absolutely guarantee that damage won't occur, but it is most likely 95 per cent effective.'
The national dimension requirements for parking spaces in Australia, as dictated by Standards Australia, are 2.4m by 5.4m.
However, these dimensions can often feel too tight for drivers with larger vehicles or family cars.
The double lines at Glebe Hill have been praised for providing a more comfortable parking experience for these drivers.
'Absolutely elite parking experience here, there's no denying it,' one driver commented.
'It’s a well laid out car park,' another wrote.
While one mum said: 'Makes it easier putting kids in the car too!'
Not everyone was impressed with the new car park feature. Image source: Facebook.
Despite the positive feedback, not everyone is impressed with the double-lined parking bays.
Some drivers argue that the new feature makes parking even more challenging.
'There are thousands of people who can't park in a 2.5m wide space, what chance do they have fitting in a 2m space?' one driver questioned.
'Coles Kensington, in Bundaberg, has the lines done like this. Still doesn't help people who don't know how to park,' another wrote.
Others pointed out that the double lines don't prevent inconsiderate drivers from taking up two spaces.
'There is parking at Merrifield shopping centre in Victoria, but there's always some i***t that parks over the next car park line, taking up two spaces,' one driver shared.
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