Device and method to measure parking places for vehicle

A measurement device installed in motor vehicles (5) for measuring parking spaces by using contactless spacing/distance sensors (6). For measuring the spacing of objects positioned laterally from the vehicle (5). A measurement signal analysis/evaluation unit is coupled to a vehicle speed measurement unit and the measuring interval rate of the spacing/distance sensors (6) is controlled in relation to the vehicle speed. An independent claim is included for a method for measuring parking spaces using a measuring device in the vehicle.