Parking Lot Striping West Memphis, AR

West Memphis, Arkansas Parking Lot Striping

​​West Memphis is the largest city in Crittenden County, Arkansas.   The population was 26,245 at the 2010 census.  This makes West Memphis the 18th largest city in the state.  It is considered part of the Memphis metropolitan area.  It is located right across the Mississippi River from Memphis.  

Five Fun Things To Do in West Memphis

• Big River Crossing
• The Peabody Ducks
• Tom Lee Park
• The Peanut Shop
• Beale Street Landing

Wheel Stops in Your Parking Lot in West Memphis, AR

​What are Wheel Stops and Why are They Used in Parking Lots?
 
Wheel stops are used where it is necessary to block vehicles from traveling into a certain area. They are also used in areas where pedestrians can be in danger of a parking vehicle or for stopping a car from colliding with a wall or a barrier. A wheel stop can prevent cars from getting over a walkway, embankment, drop off, or ditch. Local ordinance often requires the use of wheel stops in parking vicinity. ADA also encourages the use of wheel stops to prevent vehicles from entering routes used by pedestrians.
 
Wheel Stop Installation in Your Parking Lot
 
Wheel stops can be installed on different surfaces. However, the installation method varies according to the material of the wheel stop. The first step will be to clean the area where you want the installation to be done. Position the wheel stop and drill the holes. For rubber wheel stops, 10mm pilot holes are drilled to fix it into an asphalt surface.  In the case of a concrete surface, the holes can go as thick as 50mm. Before fitting the nut in the hole, extract dust and clean the area.
 
If you are using wheel stops made of concrete, the procedure will remain the same except for the depth of the holes which can go as deep as 70 to 80mm. Clean the holes of any dust and then add sealant adhesive to the underside of the wheel stop. Before finalizing the installation, insert rubber plugs into the holes where the bolts were fixed. 

​What is the Purpose of Wheel Stops in Your Parking Lot?
 
Sometimes drivers mistime braking when they park their cars which can lead to moving the car further than intended or worse, hitting another vehicle. Since you can't do anything about other people's braking, it is best to install wheel stops in designated areas. These wheel stops can protect pedestrians from hazards as well and allows them to pass by.

These should be installed into places where contact with end barriers like high curbs needs to be avoided. Some local zoning also requires the installation of these to designate an area as non-accessible for vehicles.

​Wheel stops also need to be maintained regularly and if they are not, they can cause more damage, and the chances of pedestrians getting injured can also increase.

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