If you’ve recently repaved your parking lot or notice faded stall lines, you’ll likely need new striping. Marking the surface and adding directional arrows provide patrons with a functional and safe parking area; however, there are other benefits, too.

Why You Should Stripe Your Parking Lot

1. Maximize Space

Drivers tend to park further apart when they aren’t given stall line direction. This will reduce your parking lot’s capacity, potentially causing customers to feel disgruntled about their far stall or not finding parking at all. A striped lot will keep the space organized and maximize the area.

2. Minimize Liability

An accident could occur if people don’t know where to park or drive, and you could be liable for personal injuries or vehicle damages. By striping your parking lot and providing directional arrows, you’ll show that you did everything you could to protect your customers and employees. This limits your liability and may save you from a costly lawsuit.

3. Comply With the Law

There are several local, state, and federal laws to abide by that regulate parking lots. For example, fire codes require a designated, clearly-marked fire lane, and it must be kept vacant to accommodate a potential emergency. You must also have several handicap accessible stalls, and this number can vary depending on your lot size.

If you want to create a functional and safe parking lot for your patrons, contact the skilled team at Pacific Asphalt & Maintenance in Kahului, HI. For over 25 years, these professionals have provided Maui businesses with quality asphalt repair and paving as well as parking lot striping and painting at affordable prices. They have a state-of-the-art fleet of grading and commercial paving equipment for flawless and efficient results. View their services online, or call (808) 244-4555 to request a free estimate.