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Many ADA lawsuits stem from a simple sign that is not filled out properly, or isn't installed at all. This sign MUST be installed at the entrance to your parking lot, and it MUST have the name of a towing company or the CHP. The reason why it must be filled out is because no towing company will tow a car without thier contact info being posted. This renders the accessible space useless since enforcement is unlikely. Attached Images:
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| Parker |
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We were told that you have to have a seperate van accessible sign under the handicap parking sign. Is that true? |
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| John MacFall |
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Actually, the sign has to contain the name and telephone number of the agency responsible for vehicle code enforcement at that location. |
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| Philippe |
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John,
You are correct. My original comment should have said to include the contact information including the name of the company or Police dept., and the phone number.
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| David |
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If a Cities Building dept. approved a parking design which included ADA parking towards the rear portion of a parking lot and makes the person have to cross an alley to get to the ramp, will this provide any defense to a complaint. |
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The accessible parking spaces should be at the "closest" possible location to the accessible entrance. So if the lot is nice and level, it is ideal to have the spaces very near the entrance, not at the far end of the lot. If the lot is only partly level, then the spaces can be a bit further away. But I would have to say that putting them at the far end of the lot is asking for trouble.
The reason is that you do not want a wheelchair user to travel behind other parked cars. They can easily be injured because drivers cannot see them in their rear view mirror.
The local building departments usually are NOT responsible for ADA compliance. I would not rely on them as your defense.
Be sure that all of your accessible aisles are painted, too. You need an accessible aisle from the public right-of-way (sidewalk) to the entrance, and from each accessible parking area to the entrance.
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