Custom ADA Parking Signs

Yes, our custom handicap parking signs allow for tailored messaging beyond the basic ADA requirements.

While maintaining the required ISA symbol and color scheme, you can add specific details relevant to your facility. This includes custom wording such as "Reserved for Apt 101," specific enforcement hours (e.g., "Enforced 24 Hours"), space numbers, or even your property management or business logo. This level of customization, possible with options like a custom text ADA sign or even a state-specific custom sign, helps streamline space management, clarifies rules for users, and protects specific reserved parking spots while maintaining compliance. See how easy it is to customize your parking sign.

Bi-directional arrow options (left-arrow, right-arrow, or double-arrow) on ADA parking signs are essential wayfinding tools in larger or complex parking lots.

These arrows clarify the location of the designated accessible spaces relative to the sign's placement. For example, a sign mounted at the head of a row can use arrows to clearly direct drivers to spaces on the left, right, or both sides. Double arrows, like those potentially added to a custom handicap sign or seen on general bi-directional reserved signs, can also mark intermediate spaces within a zone or indicate accessible parking in multiple directions. Using appropriate arrow signs significantly reduces driver confusion and improves traffic flow. The function of supplemental plaques, including arrows, is discussed in the MUTCD Section 2B.40.

For optimal visibility and safety, especially during nighttime hours, we strongly recommend using High-Intensity Prismatic (HIP) reflective sheeting for reserved accessible parking signs.

This type of reflective material ensures that both the ADA symbol and any custom text on signs, such as a reserved parking symbol sign, are clearly seen by drivers using headlights. HIP sheeting meets or exceeds national standards for nighttime reflection in parking facilities, significantly enhancing safety compared to non-reflective or lower-grade options like Engineer Grade. Making the right choice is important, as explained in our video about the best reflective grade for parking signs.

Yes, according to ADA guidelines, parking spaces designed to accommodate vans require specific additional signage beyond the standard symbol.

While both standard and van spaces use the ISA symbol, designated van-accessible spaces must include additional signage or a plaque clearly stating "VAN ACCESSIBLE." You can achieve this by using a dedicated van accessible sign, such as the standard van accessible supplementary sign, or by adding the required supplemental wording directly onto a custom handicap parking sign. This ensures your accessible space meets both the signage and dimensional requirements for van access, as detailed in the ADA parking guidelines. Our van accessible parking spaces video provides more visual detail.