Some general facts to consider
The Misconception of Safety at Low Speeds A common and dangerous misconception among drivers is that car parks are inherently safe zones due to reduced speeds. However, official data from the Estonian Motor Insurance Bureau (LKF) confirms that 41% of all traffic accidents in Estonia take place inside car parks. This high frequency proves that these environments are highly volatile structural danger zones. Kinetic Force and Walking Speeds Even at basic 'walking speeds' (3–5 km/h) or low driving speeds (10–15 km/h), a moving vehicle possesses immense kinetic energy due to its massive mass (typically 1.5 to 2.5 tonnes). When a vehicle strikes an unprotected pedestrian within a shared space, this kinetic force is transferred directly into the human body. Because pedestrians have zero structural protection, even low-speed impacts routinely result in severe internal trauma, complex fractures, and catastrophic head injuries. The Visibility and Structural Illusion Car parks create a severe visibility illusion. Parked vehicles, structural concrete columns, and tight geometric designs create permanent physical blind spots. A driver's sightlines are constantly obstructed, making it impossible to guarantee a clear path. Compounding this risk is the total lack of dedicated, physically separated walking corridors for pedestrians, forcing adults and vulnerable children to walk directly within the active paths of moving vehicles.