What is a Car Stopper?

A car stopper is a stopper material made of metal, rubber, plastic, or PVC, designed to define stopping distances for vehicles in parking areas. It is also known as a wheel stopper, parking wheel stop, parking barrier, or rubber stopper.

For passenger cars, the length of a parking stop starts at 180 cm, while for buses and trucks, a minimum length of 300 cm is recommended. The maximum height of 12 cm prevents contact with the vehicle's undercarriage. Wheel stops can be directly mounted to the ground using dowels and screws, or they can be installed with anchoring systems.

Common Applications

Car stopper are widely used in:

• Open and closed parking lots
• Residential complexes and individual properties
• City train and metro stations
• Train and bus terminals
• Stadiums and sports centers
• Shopping malls and business centers
• Military and security institutions
• Commercial properties with street-facing parking

Recommendations for Use

Parking barriers should not be placed between parked vehicles. End-of-lane barriers frequently experience tire impacts and wear out quickly. Additionally, they can be hazardous as pedestrians may not notice them. Instead, lane divider buttons are recommended for lane separation.

Types of Car Stoppers

1. Tube-Type Metal Parking Stopper

• One of the most common types, made by bending metal profiles or welding flange feet.
• Features reflective tape for better visibility at night.
• Larger diameters and thicker profiles increase durability.
• For standard vehicles, smaller diameters are sufficient, but for buses and trucks, at least 76 mm diameter and 3 mm thickness is recommended.
• Typically painted yellow for high visibility. If different colors are used, reflective strips are necessary.

2. Rubber Parking Stopper

• Made of flexible rubber, providing a long-lasting solution.
• Absorbs impact better, reducing stress on mounting bolts.
• Often reinforced with a steel frame for durability.
• Reflective bands improve visibility at night.
• Available in one-piece (180 cm long) or two-piece (60-75 cm each) designs.
• Mounted with dowels and screws, with a minimum screw length of 10 cm recommended.

3. Plastic Parking Stopper

• Made of PPC or PE plastic, ensuring long durability with minimal maintenance.
• Reflective bands enhance nighttime visibility.
• Some models use contrasting colors instead of reflective strips for visibility.
• Available as single-piece or two-piece models.
• An affordable and aesthetically pleasing option for standard vehicles.

4. Polycarbonate-Based Parking Stopper

• A special design by Ileritrafik.
• Features a metal core coated with 5 mm polyethylene, preventing corrosion and reducing maintenance needs.
• Reinforced for extra durability.
• Reflective strips enhance visibility.

Installation of  Car Stoppers

• Can be installed on asphalt, concrete, or interlocking pavers using dowels and screws.
• Plastic or steel dowels with tri-wing screws are required for secure mounting.
• Anchoring is recommended for more durable installations.
• For cobblestone surfaces, concrete reinforcement is needed under the mounting area.

Manufacturer Warranty

Ileritrafik ensures that its parking wheel stops meet quality standards and are designed for ergonomic use. Since traffic safety products are exposed to harsh weather conditions and heavy usage, they are produced with high durability.

The highest demand for parking stops is in Istanbul, followed by Ankara, due to heavy traffic and the large number of parking lots.

Ileritrafik offers metal, rubber, plastic, and polycarbonate parking barriers at competitive prices and continues to expand its range of modern parking solutions. Contact our sales experts for more details on our parking stop models.