Barriers
Parking spaces commonly contain a parking chock (wheel stop), which is used to prevent cars from pulling too far into the space and
- obstructing a neighboring parking space, curb, or sidewalk.
- contacting with and then damaging a building wall.
This barrier is usually made of concrete and will normally be a horizontal bar to stop the tires from moving forward or a vertical bar that may cause damage to the vehicle if contact is made. In a parking garage, the barrier will often be a concrete wall.
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Famous quotes containing the word barriers:
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—Emma Goldman (1869–1940)
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