Field guide
Small car park lighting and line marking basics
A simple guide for small business parking areas, customer entrances, bay visibility and pedestrian route markings.
Separate parking from walking
Lighting should help drivers see spaces, but pedestrians also need a route that is obvious from the entrance.
Special bays need clarity
Disabled bays, EV bays, loading spaces and no-parking zones need to be readable in daylight and after dark.
Refresh before markings disappear
Waiting until bay lines are almost invisible makes the area harder to use and the repaint scope harder to judge.
If the bays need repainting
For repainting or first-time layout work, review car park line marking options and decide whether the site needs a contractor, hand marking or a line marking machine.