Reserved parking for women in Germany
I've seen in several places in Germany that there are parking places which are reserved for women, in one such parking garage there was a sign saying that they are reserved due to "safety reasons".
What is the reason that such parking places exist?
How is it (if at all) enforced?
Best Answer
Those parking places are designed so that woman do not have to walk alone in the night through the whole parking area. Especially parking decks can big big with several floors etc. and in the evening they are not very frequented and light conditions are more dim and dusky. Those places are usually close to the exit of the respective parking area (first floor, close to the vending machines, elevators etc.). They exist to minimize the chances of assaults on woman. However, this does not mean that we have a high rate of assaults on women here in germany. Rather, it displays the demand for very high security and - my opinion - it is primarily for people to feel safe. If it is a real improvement - I do not know if there are any numbers. But often it is important to feel safe for the society.
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Why does Germany have parking for women?
History. Women's parking spaces were originally introduced in 1990 in Germany to improve women's safety and reduce the risk of sexual assault. This was formulated because women felt at risk in parking garages which were often dark and deserted. After Germany, places like Korea and China also adopted this policy.Does China have women only parking spaces?
Cities across China have introduced women-only parking spaces that are significantly larger and closer to parking lot exits. The 'sexist' parking spaces have also been introduced in South Korea and Germany. Activists argue the parking spaces reinforce a sexist stereotype that women are bad drivers.How does parking in Germany work?
Parking Signs in GermanyParking along the roadside is only allowed in the direction of traffic on that side. On one-way streets, parking is allowed on both the right and left sides, because both sides have the same, unidirectional traffic flow. A parking area is indicated by sign 314.When can you park on the left side of the road in Germany?
Parking regulations Vehicles over 2.8t may not park on the sidewalk. You must park on the right side of the street unless: You are on a one-way street and parking on the left would leave sufficient room for vehicles to pass.Parking in Germany Troyer Talk
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