Accessible parking guide

Accessible parking bay bollards: height, band and position

Short answer: AS 2890.6 (2022 edition, which replaced AS/NZS 2890.6:2009; check the edition your certifier uses) is commonly summarised as calling for a bollard in the shared area beside an accessible parking space, about 1300mm tall with a reflective or contrasting band. The SafeWise 140mm fixed bollard is 1300mm tall with a red reflective band. Check the band and position against the current edition. SafeWise makes no compliance claim.

Figures: SafeWise product data. Standards are quoted as commonly cited guidance, so check the current edition. How we check

What the bollard in the shared area is for, the figures commonly quoted and what to check before you order.

Updated 28 October 2026

On this page: Shared area · Height and band · Which edition · Fixed or removable · Installation · Who decides · Checklist · FAQs

140mm fixed surface-mount safety bollard, 1300mm tall

The shared area

What the shared area is, and why a bollard goes there

An accessible parking space is normally drawn with a shared area beside it. That is the extra space a person needs to get a wheelchair or mobility aid in and out of the vehicle. If another car parks in it, the accessible space is no use. A bollard in the shared area is the usual way to stop that happening: it is commonly summarised as part of AS 2890.6, the standard for off-street parking for people with disabilities.

We don't quote the shared area's dimensions or the bollard's exact position here. They come from the standard and your designer, and they depend on the edition and the layout. This guide covers the bollard itself: how tall it is, what the band is for and what to check before you order.

Height and band

Height and reflective band

Industry guides commonly summarise AS 2890.6 as calling for the bollard to stand about 1300mm above the surface, with a reflective or contrasting band so it can be seen. The SafeWise 140mm fixed bollard (SW-FB140) is 1300mm tall and has a red reflective band, so its height matches the figure commonly specified.

We haven't published the band's width or its colour contrast, so we can't tell you whether it meets any particular reading of the standard. If your certifier needs those figures, ask us and we'll tell you what we can confirm. Position matters as much as height, so check both against the edition your certifier uses. We make no compliance claim.

SW-FB140 specifications: diameter, height, base plate, weight, finish and band
Spec SW-FB140
Diameter Ø140mm
Height 1300mm
Base plate Ø250 × 8mm
Weight About 17.5kg
Finish Powder-coated safety yellow
Band Red reflective band
Price From $110 ex GST ($121 inc GST), ex freight
Technical drawing of the 140mm fixed bollard showing Ø140mm diameter, 1300mm height, 3mm wall and Ø250 × 8mm base plate

Edition

Which edition: AS 2890.6:2022 or the older 2009 version

AS 2890.6 is listed as the current Australian edition (see the Standards Australia listing). Many suppliers' pages and older drawings still cite AS/NZS 2890.6:2009. The 1300mm height and reflective band are how the requirement is commonly summarised, but check the clause in the edition your certifier works from rather than relying on a summary, including this one.

For how this sits alongside the other documents that touch bollards and wheel stops, see the bollard standards guide.

Fixed or removable

Fixed or removable at an accessible bay

A removable bollard lifts out of an in-ground socket with a key. Both SafeWise removable bollards stand 900mm above ground, which is a different height from the 1300mm figure above. Don't assume a removable bollard fits an accessible bay because it looks similar. If you need a removable bollard in the shared area for access, ask your certifier first. The removable vs fixed guide covers the trade-offs, and the bollard height guide explains 900mm against 1300mm.

Installation

Fixing the bollard

  • Surface mount. The fixed bollard bolts to the slab through its base plate. M10 concrete anchors, typically 100–150mm long depending on the slab, are the usual fixing. Anchors are not included.
  • Check the slab. A thin or old slab needs an installer's assessment before you drill.
  • Locate services first. Lodge a Before You Dig Australia enquiry and use a scanner before drilling.
  • Set-out. See how to install fixed bollards for the steps.

Who decides

Who decides what an accessible bay needs

Not us, and not a supplier's summary. The requirement for a particular site is set by your designer, your building certifier or surveyor and, on public land, your council. Common property in a strata scheme also needs owners corporation approval. See council approval for bollards for who to ask. If you are marking reserved bays rather than accessible ones, the reserved parking bollards guide is the better fit.

SafeWise bollards are safety and delineation bollards. They are not crash-rated or impact-tested, so they keep a space clear of parked cars but are not a barrier against a vehicle at speed.

Need the 140mm fixed bollard for a bay? Send the quantity and your postcode.

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Before you order

Checks before you order an accessible bay bollard

  1. 1. Confirm the edition

    Ask your certifier or designer which edition of AS 2890.6 applies to the job, and whether the drawings cite the older 2009 version.

  2. 2. Confirm the bollard height

    Check the height the drawings call for against the bollard you plan to use. The 140mm fixed bollard is 1300mm tall. The 90mm fixed and both removable bollards stand 900mm.

  3. 3. Confirm the band and position

    Check the band and where the bollard sits in the shared area. Send us the question if you need a figure we haven't published.

  4. 4. Check the slab and services

    Look at the slab thickness for the anchors, and lodge a BYDA enquiry before drilling.

  5. 5. Get approval and a written quote

    Get any council or owners corporation approval first. Bollards are pre-order on the next container, so the quote gives the expected landing date.

FAQs

Accessible parking bollard questions

What height should a bollard be at an accessible parking space?

AS 2890.6 is commonly summarised as calling for a bollard in the shared area beside an accessible space at about 1300mm installed height, with a reflective or contrasting band. Check the edition your certifier uses. The SafeWise 140mm fixed bollard is 1300mm tall, but we make no compliance claim.

Does the SafeWise 140mm fixed bollard comply with AS 2890.6?

We don't claim compliance. The bollard is 1300mm tall with a red reflective band, which matches the height commonly cited. We haven't published the band width or its contrast, and position is set by your designer or certifier, so check them against the edition that applies.

Can I use a removable bollard in an accessible parking bay?

Ask your certifier first. SafeWise removable bollards stand 900mm above ground, which is a different height from the 1300mm figure commonly cited for the shared area, so don't assume they fit.

Is AS 2890.6:2022 different from the 2009 version?

AS 2890.6 (2022 edition) replaced AS/NZS 2890.6:2009 in Australia. Many suppliers still cite the older version, so check which edition your certifier works from rather than relying on a summary.

What fixings does the 140mm fixed bollard need?

M10 concrete anchors, typically 100 to 150mm long depending on the slab, through the Ø250 × 8mm base plate. Anchors are not included. A thin or old slab needs an installer's assessment, and you should locate services before drilling.

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Bollards are pre-order on the next container: factory production typically takes 15–20 days, plus sea freight and customs. Storage holders are in stock now.

Planning an accessible bay?

Send us the quantity and your delivery postcode, and the spec sheet for the 140mm fixed bollard goes with the quote. We aim to reply within one business day.

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