Head In Parking Signs

Yes, on private property, owners can enforce head-in parking rules. By posting clear parking rules signs, a property owner establishes the terms for using the lot. Non-compliance can lead to towing.

An instructional video can show how to post these, like an aluminum head-in parking sign.

Place head-in parking signs at the entrance to the parking lot and at the front of individual stalls. This ensures drivers see the rule as they enter and again as they are about to park.

For visibility, mount your head-in parking sign on a durable sign post.

The safety benefit is primarily for pedestrians in the lot, as it forces drivers to back out slowly. However, many experts argue it's less safe for the driver, who has poor visibility backing into a traffic lane.

For this reason, many industrial sites prefer back-in parking signs, which you can learn about in our back-in parking video.

While not required, a brief explanation can improve compliance. A sign that simply states "Head-In Parking Only for License Plate Visibility" helps drivers understand the rule is not arbitrary.

You can create custom parking signs with a specific explanation or use a standard head-in parking sign.