Sign for Handicap Parking: 8 Best ADA-Compliant Signs 2025

Choosing the right sign for handicap parking isn’t just about checking a box—it’s how you keep your property accessible, compliant, and protected from fines. Between ADA requirements, state-specific rules, and practical details like reflectivity, mounting height, and weather durability, it’s easy to overpay for the wrong sign or miss a detail that an inspector won’t. If you manage a lot, site, or facility, you need clear guidance on what to post, where to post it, and which materials will last.

This guide cuts through the noise with the 8 best ADA‑compliant signs for 2025. For each pick, you’ll get exactly what it is, the key compliance notes, who it’s best for, recommended materials and sizes, installation and placement tips (including visibility and height basics), and where to buy with realistic price ranges. We’ll cover essentials like the R7-8 Reserved Parking sign with the ISA symbol, the “Van Accessible” supplemental plaque, state‑specific options (like California’s R99C), access aisle and tow‑away notices, minimum fine add‑ons, and ADA‑ready EV charging signs—plus a customizable option from Safety Decals for multi‑site consistency. Let’s get your stalls signed right the first time.

1. Safety Decals custom ADA handicap parking signs (R7-8, van accessible, and state-specific)

When you need a sign for handicap parking that matches your exact site specs—and holds up in real weather—Safety Decals builds it to order. From the core R7-8 Reserved Parking with the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA), to “Van Accessible” plaques and state-specific plates (including California’s R99C callouts), you can standardize across one property or an entire portfolio.

What it is

Custom ADA handicap parking signs produced to your specification, including federal R7-8 layouts, van-accessible supplemental plaques, and state-directed variations. Safety Decals focuses on durable, high-visibility sign faces with consistent branding across facilities.

Options: R7-8 ISA, “Van Accessible” (R7-8P), state-specific legends (e.g., CA R99C), access aisle and enforcement add-ons.

Compliance highlights

Your base accessible stall needs the ISA, and it must be posted so it’s obvious and unobscured. Mounting matters: the sign should be at least 60 inches from the ground surface to help ensure visibility, per widely cited ADA guidance.

ISA on the face: Identifies the accessible stall.
Mounting height: At least 60 inches to the bottom of the sign.
Clear sightline: Keep free of landscaping, snow, or parked vehicle obstructions.

Best for

Organizations that want compliant, uniform signage and long-term durability.

Multi-site owners, campuses, healthcare, municipalities
Property managers needing state-specific wording plus consistent brand elements

Materials and sizes

Built for visibility and service life using durable substrates with reflective film. Safety Decals leverages high-quality ORAFOL/ORALITE reflective sheeting and produces signs in common parking formats and sizes to fit your posts and stalls.

Installation and placement tips

Post each sign so drivers see it as they enter the stall and when they’re on foot. Keep a consistent centerline and height across your lot for readability and inspection readiness.

Height: Mount at 60 inches minimum to the bottom edge.
Pairing: Add “Van Accessible” for van stalls beneath the R7-8 face.
Visibility: Avoid shrubbery, snow berms, and overhang conflicts.

Where to buy and price range

Order directly from Safety Decals. Because these are custom-built to your material, reflectivity, and quantity needs, pricing is provided by quote, with efficiency gains for standardized, multi-site orders and volume runs.

2. Reserved parking (R7-8) sign with ISA symbol

If you can only choose one sign for handicap parking, make it this one. The R7-8 “Reserved Parking” face with the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) is the backbone of accessible stall identification on any site.

What it is

The standard, federally recognized accessible parking sign. It displays “Reserved Parking” with the ISA to clearly mark a designated space for drivers and passengers with disabilities, and anchors any compliant parking plan.

Compliance highlights

Every accessible stall must be identified with the ISA and posted so it’s obvious and unobscured. Keep it high enough to read over a vehicle hood and consistent across your lot.

ISA required: The wheelchair symbol identifies the space.
Mounting height: At least 60 inches to the bottom of the sign.
Visibility: Unobstructed, reflective, and easy to see day or night.

Best for

Universal deployment across facilities where a clear, compliant baseline is needed, with state add-ons as required.

New builds and retrofits
Hospitals, schools, campuses, municipal lots
Retail and mixed‑use properties

Materials and sizes

Choose durable metal substrates with reflective faces so drivers and inspectors can read the sign in low light and bad weather.

Reflective face: Engineer‑grade or higher for nighttime visibility.
Durable substrate: Rust‑free aluminum with rounded corners.
Mounting-ready: Pre‑drilled holes for U‑channel, square post, or wall.

Installation and placement tips

Place the R7-8 at the head of the stall on a post or permitted wall so it’s readable from the drive aisle and at approach.

Height: Maintain a 60-inch minimum to the bottom edge.
Consistency: Align heights and offsets across your lot.
Pairing: Add a “Van Accessible” plaque where applicable.

Where to buy and price range

Available from professional safety sign suppliers, including custom and volume options from Safety Decals. Pricing varies by material grade, reflectivity, and quantity; multi‑packs typically reduce per‑sign cost.

3. Van accessible supplemental sign (R7-8P)

When a space is designed for vans with ramps or lifts, the stall must be clearly labeled as “Van Accessible.” Adding this supplemental plaque beneath the primary R7-8 ensures drivers see the designation at a glance and helps you pass inspections with confidence.

What it is

A supplemental plaque that reads “Van Accessible,” installed directly beneath the primary R7-8 Reserved Parking sign with the ISA. It differentiates van-capable stalls from standard accessible spaces so drivers can choose the right spot.

Purpose: Clarifies which accessible stalls accommodate vans with ramps/lifts.
Pairing: Always used with the R7-8 ISA sign for a complete message.

Compliance highlights

ADA guidance emphasizes clear identification with the ISA and proper mounting height so signs are obvious and unobscured. The van designation is conveyed via the supplemental plaque.

ISA on main face: The R7-8 carries the wheelchair symbol.
Mounting height: Keep at least 60 inches to the bottom of the top sign.
Visibility: Reflective and unobstructed day and night.

Best for

Properties with any likelihood of van users, and sites commonly reviewed by inspectors.

Hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers
Schools, campuses, municipal facilities
Retail centers and multifamily housing

Materials and sizes

Choose durable aluminum with reflective sheeting to match your main sign’s look and visibility. Safety Decals utilizes high‑quality ORAFOL/ORALITE reflective films and standard parking plaque formats that align with common post hardware.

Installation and placement tips

Mount the R7-8P directly under the R7-8 on the same post, keeping a consistent gap and sightline across your lot. Place it where drivers can see it on approach and after parking.

Stacking: Top—R7-8; Bottom—“Van Accessible.”
Consistency: Uniform height and spacing across stalls.
Clearance: Keep free of landscaping, snow, and overhangs.

Where to buy and price range

Order through Safety Decals for matched sets that standardize materials, reflectivity, and branding across sites. Pricing varies by material grade and quantity; volume orders and bundled packages with R7-8 faces typically reduce per‑unit costs.

4. State-specific reserved parking sign (e.g., California R99C)

When your property sits in a state with its own wording, codes, or layouts, a state‑specific sign for handicap parking keeps you compliant and inspection‑ready. Examples include California’s R99C format and other state-directed legends that sit alongside the standard R7-8 with the ISA.

What it is

A reserved parking sign built to your state’s prescribed language and layout. It complements the federal R7-8 with the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) while adding state-required phrases, codes, or formatting so local enforcement is clear.

Examples: California R99C formats, plus other state-specific legends and symbols.

Compliance highlights

Accessible spaces must be identified with the ISA and mounted so the sign is obvious and unobscured. Many states add their own required wording or references; use the state format in addition to the core R7-8.

ISA required: The wheelchair symbol identifies the space.
Mounting height: Post at least 60 inches to the bottom of the top sign.
State wording: Follow your state’s specified legend and layout where applicable.

Best for

Owners operating in jurisdictions with defined sign text or layout, or any multi-site portfolio that needs consistent, state-compliant signage.

Retail centers, schools, hospitals, municipalities
Property managers with mixed-state assets

Materials and sizes

Choose durable aluminum with reflective faces so signs are visible day and night. Professional suppliers, including Safety Decals, use high-quality reflective films (e.g., ORAFOL/ORALITE) and standard parking formats compatible with common posts.

Installation and placement tips

Install at the head of the stall on a post or allowed wall and maintain a consistent height across your lot. Pair with required supplements as your state mandates.

Stacking: R7-8 with ISA on top; state-specific or supplemental plaques below.
Visibility: Keep free of landscaping, snow, and overhangs.

Where to buy and price range

Order through Safety Decals to match your state’s specification (including California-style R99C formatting) and your branding. Pricing varies by material, reflectivity, and quantity; request a quote for single-site or portfolio standardization.

5. No parking access aisle sign

The striped access aisle is the liftoff zone for ramps and lifts—not a parking spot. A clear “No Parking — Access Aisle” sign for handicap parking removes ambiguity, reduces encroachment, and helps you protect boarding space, reduce incidents, and pass inspections without debate.

What it is

A dedicated sign that states the adjacent striped area is not for vehicle standing or parking. It’s posted at or near the access aisle beside an accessible stall to preserve room for side-entry ramps, lifts, and safe transfers.

Purpose: Makes the access aisle restriction unmistakable.
Pairing: Complements the R7-8 Reserved Parking sign with the ISA.

Compliance highlights

ADA guidance centers on obvious, unobscured identification and proper mounting height. While the R7-8 with ISA identifies the accessible stall, this companion sign reinforces that the aisle must remain clear.

Mounting height: Aim for at least 60 inches to the bottom of the top sign.
Visibility: Reflective, readable day/night; keep free of obstructions.

Best for

High‑turnover lots and any site where aisle encroachment is common or creates safety risk.

Retail, healthcare, schools, public facilities
Snow and foliage zones where markings can be obscured

Materials and sizes

Use durable aluminum with reflective sheeting to match your primary accessible signs for consistent visibility and brand.

Reflective face: Engineer‑grade or higher (e.g., ORAFOL/ORALITE).
Common size: 12" x 18" for parking posts; pre‑drilled holes.

Installation and placement tips

Mount on the same post as the R7-8 or on a dedicated post at the aisle head. Keep a uniform height and sightline across the lot, and support the sign with crisp pavement striping.

Stacking: R7-8 at top; “No Parking — Access Aisle” below.
Clearance: Avoid conflicts with landscaping, snow berms, or overhangs.

Where to buy and price range

Order through Safety Decals for matched sets that standardize reflectivity, layout, and durability across sites. Pricing is quote-based and depends on material grade, size, and quantity; volume bundles lower per‑unit costs.

6. Minimum fine supplemental sign (state-defined amounts)

Illegal use of accessible stalls is often a policy problem, not a posting problem. A minimum fine supplemental sign makes consequences visible at the curb, deters misuse, and, in many states, satisfies a clear posting requirement tied to enforcement. It hangs beneath the primary R7-8 and tells drivers exactly what’s at stake.

What it is

A secondary plaque that displays the state-defined minimum fine for unauthorized parking in an accessible space. It works with—not instead of—the R7-8 with the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA).

Purpose: Communicates penalties to deter violations.
Placement: Installed beneath the primary R7-8 (and any “Van Accessible” plaque).

Compliance highlights

Follow ADA-oriented visibility basics and your state’s exact wording and amount. Keep the message unobscured and readable day and night.

State wording/amount: Use the exact text your state prescribes.
Mounting height: Maintain at least 60 inches to the bottom of the top sign.
Visibility: Reflective face; keep clear of landscaping, snow, and overhangs.

Best for

Sites with frequent misuse or where regulations mandate posted fines.

Retail, healthcare, campuses, municipal lots
Properties seeking stronger, on-the-spot enforcement

Materials and sizes

Choose durable aluminum with reflective sheeting to match your main sign’s appearance and performance.

Reflective film: High-visibility sheeting (e.g., ORAFOL/ORALITE).
Form factor: Standard parking plaque formats compatible with common posts.

Installation and placement tips

Stack neatly for a clean, enforceable message and consistent sightlines across your lot.

Order: Top—R7-8; then “Van Accessible” (if used); then minimum fine.
Consistency: Uniform spacing/height across stalls; readable from the drive aisle.

Where to buy and price range

Order through Safety Decals and provide your state’s required legend and fine amount. Pricing is quote-based and varies by material grade, reflectivity, and quantity; bundling with R7-8 and other supplements typically reduces per-unit cost.

7. Tow-away zone enforcement sign with code citation

When warnings aren’t enough, a tow-away zone enforcement sign adds real consequences to your accessible stalls. Posting “Unauthorized Vehicles Towed at Owner’s Expense” with your local code citation gives property managers, law enforcement, and tow operators clear authority to act—and it signals to drivers that enforcement is immediate and costly.

What it is

An enforcement plaque that states the stall (or lot) is a tow-away zone and cites the applicable local or state ordinance. It’s installed with your R7-8 sign for handicap parking to convert policy into enforceable action on site.

Purpose: Makes towing authority explicit at the curb.
Code line: Space for your city/state ordinance or vehicle code number.

Compliance highlights

Follow ADA-oriented visibility basics for accessible signs, and check your local ordinance for tow signage wording, code citation, and placement (stall-level and/or lot entrances).

Mounting height: Keep at least 60 inches to the bottom of the top sign.
Visibility: Reflective face; unobstructed day and night.
Local rules: Match required tow language and code citation exactly.

Best for

Properties needing stronger deterrence and clear legal footing.

Retail, healthcare, campuses, municipal lots
Sites with recurring unauthorized parking

Materials and sizes

Use durable aluminum with high-visibility reflective sheeting to match your primary signs and ensure readability for drivers and enforcement.

Reflective film: Professional-grade (e.g., ORAFOL/ORALITE).
Form factor: Standard parking plaque formats compatible with common posts.

Installation and placement tips

Stack beneath the R7-8 (and any “Van Accessible” or fine plaque) on the same post, and add entrance signs if your jurisdiction requires them.

Order: Top—R7-8; then “Van Accessible” (if used); then fine; then tow-away.
Consistency: Uniform spacing and height across the lot.

Where to buy and price range

Order through Safety Decals for matched, code-ready plaques that align with your jurisdiction and branding. Pricing is quote-based and depends on material grade, reflectivity, and quantity; bundle with your R7-8 sets for best value.

8. Accessible EV charging parking sign (ADA + EVSE-ready)

As EV adoption grows, many jurisdictions expect at least some EV charging stalls to be accessible. An accessible EV charging sign for handicap parking combines the standard R7-8 identification with clear EV-use messaging, so drivers know the stall both supports charging and is reserved for people with disabilities.

What it is

A coordinated sign set that identifies an accessible stall (ISA) and clarifies EV charging use at that space. It can pair your R7-8 with a supplemental plaque indicating charging-only use and, where applicable, van accessibility.

Typical stack: R7-8 with ISA; “Van Accessible” (if applicable); EV charging usage plaque.

Compliance highlights

Follow widely cited ADA basics: use the ISA on accessible stalls; mount so signage is obvious, unobscured, and at least 60 inches to the bottom of the top sign. Add any state/local EV wording your authority requires.

ISA required: Identifies the accessible stall.
Mounting height: 60-inch minimum to the bottom of the top sign.
Local EV rules: Include any mandated EV-use language.

Best for

Sites adding EV chargers where at least one stall must remain accessible and clearly marked.

Retail, healthcare, campuses, municipal facilities
Mixed-use garages and surface lots

Materials and sizes

Choose durable aluminum with reflective sheeting for day/night visibility and long service life. Safety Decals uses professional-grade ORAFOL/ORALITE reflective films in common parking sizes compatible with EVSE layouts.

Reflective face: Engineer-grade or higher.
Common sizes: 12" x 18" primaries; matching supplemental plaques.

Installation and placement tips

Mount at the head of the stall on a post adjacent to the charger so messages are readable without blocking the EVSE. Keep a clean stack and consistent heights across your lot.

Stack order: R7-8 on top; then “Van Accessible” (if used); then EV-use plaque.
Sightlines: Avoid equipment, landscaping, or snow obstructions.

Where to buy and price range

Order matched sets from Safety Decals to standardize your EV-accessible message across sites. Pricing is quote-based by material grade, reflectivity, and quantity; bundling with R7-8 and supplemental plaques reduces per-unit cost.

Before you buy

The fastest way to pass inspections—and protect your customers—is to treat accessible parking like a system: the right primary sign, the right supplements, mounted at the right height, in the right place. Before you order, audit each stall, confirm which spaces are van‑accessible, and note any state‑specific language or fines you must post. Then standardize materials and reflectivity across your lot so visibility stays consistent day and night.

Verify requirements: ISA symbol, unobstructed placement, and 60-inch minimum mounting height to the bottom of the top sign.
Match your jurisdiction: Add state-specific legends, minimum fines, tow language, and any EV wording.
Standardize materials: Reflective faces and durable aluminum for long life and nighttime readability.
Bundle intelligently: Order R7-8, “Van Accessible,” fines, tow, and aisle signs as matched sets.
Plan installs: Keep consistent heights, stacks, and clear sightlines.

Ready to simplify? Get a fast, compliant, lot-wide package from Safety Decals.