Popular School Parking Signs

Children of all ages are vulnerable to the dangers posed by traffic, which means extra safety measures should be used in and around schools. This is particularly true of roads outside the entrance and car park areas, which require clear signage to remind drivers of their responsibilities. From school traffic signs to common park notices, here are some of the most popular school traffic and parking signs regularly used throughout UK school and education facilities.

No Entry Traffic Sign

A simple and clear message for vehicle drivers. This sign is not the typical hard red prohibition version, but more a softer Blue colour sign with a clear message of No Entry beyond where this sign is positioned. This is a popular No Entry Traffic Sign For School and Education Facility Car Parks, or for restricting access into driveways, playgrounds. It does what it says on the tin. This No Entry Traffic Sign is available in different designs, materials and sizes.

No Parking – School Vehicles Only

The No Parking – School vehicles only sign can be customised to include your name/logo to make it clear the sign is associated with your school. The sign reminds vehicle owners that they cannot park in a particular area and that only school vehicles are allowed in the location. Typically fitted in School Drives or Staff Car Parks, this sign ensures that vehicles do not obstruct important traffic areas that the school relies on throughout the week.

10 KILL YOUR SPEED! Not our Children

Drivers – especially those who do not live in the local area – may not realise there is a school nearby and reminding them to reduce their speed will help to increase the safety of children on their way into or out of the school. The suggested speed is 10MPH and the message on the KILL YOUR SPPED! NOT our Children is very strong and clear, and it can either be post or wall-mounted.

IN & OUT signs

To help direct traffic there may be a requirement for the popular IN Road Traffic Sign and OUT Road Traffic Signs. These signs contain large easy to read words and are printed onto a composite alumimim faced board for hard wearing weather wall or post mounted waterproof signage.

Custom NO PARKING sign

Rather than using a standard no parking sign in your school, this Custom NO PARKING Sign gives you more control over the message seen by drivers. You may just want to have a prohibition symbol on the sign without text, or a combination of a symbol and sign together. You can also choose other symbols for this sign in the designer tool.  These signs can also be produced in a number of different sizes and any quantity you require - so you can install the signs in multiple no parking zones if required. Actually with the flexibility of this online designer tool you can create any manner of Custom Printed School Signage you may require.

No parking in front of these gates

A key element of road safety around any school is ensuring that entry and exit gates are kept clear, especially before and after school. The No parking in front of these gates sign is a popular School Sign, helping prevent vehicles from blocking entrances and creating a build-up of traffic in areas of busy road or foot traffic. This type of sign is made from aluminium composite board, so it will have to be securely post-mounted using fixing clips.

PLEASE NOTE – The school accepts no responsibility…

It is important for the school to make people aware that they can only offer a car parking space and bear no responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur while the vehicle is parked there. The PLEASE NOTE – The school accepts no responsibility sign reminds drivers to remain vigilant about their vehicles once they have parked and entered the building, and that they should take precautions to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure.

No idling your engine outside the school gates

People driving to the school or to nearby buildings, may be tempted to keep their engines running if they only intend to be there for a short period. However, the No idling your engine outside the school gates sign reminds drivers to turn their engines off outside the school gates. Pollutants from car exhausts have been linked to asthma and other serious health conditions, and turning the engine off is also better for the environment.

RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS – DON’T BLOCK DRIVEWAYS

Parents that are in a rush to pick up their children, or who struggle to find a nearby parking spot can sometimes end up blocking the driveways of people that live close to the school. The RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS – DON’T BLOCK DRIVEWAYS composite board sign can be attached to a post outside the school to remind parents and other visitors to the school of their responsibility to take local residents into consideration when they park.

CHILDREN AT PLAY

It can be helpful to remind drivers, especially those that do not use the school or are passing the through the area, that a school is nearby. The CHILDREN AT PLAY sign can be particularly helpful for primary school-aged kids, as they are usually more vulnerable to the dangers posed by moving vehicles. The sign can be wall mounted or post mounted, placed at the front of the school near the playground so it is seen more easily.

PARENTS: Please do not park…

When parents are dropping off kids in the morning or picking up their children after school, it can sometimes be difficult to find a place to park, especially on nearby residential streets. The PARENTS: Please do not park in the main cark park during busy times sign reminds them that the main school car park is not to be used during these parts of the day, as it can create extra hazards for children and adults. This sign is usually best placed in and around the entrance to the car park so drivers see it before attempting to enter.

 

Do not park on the zig zags

The zig zag lines outside of a school are there to stop cars and vehicles from stopping and parking in the space, as it could block other driver’s view of the entrance, which could endanger the lives of children coming in and out of the school. The Do not park on the zig zags outside the school sign is a visual reminder not to stop in this section of the road. Either wall or post mounted, this aluminium composite board sign offers a great way to enhance road safety.

Summary

Most schools are situated nearby to busy roads or on residential streets with lots of parked cars, and having the right signage in place keeps drives, parents, staff and children more vigilant. It only takes a matter of seconds for an accident to happen, so investing in clear signage will make sure everyone in-front and behind the wheel is much safer. School traffic and parking signs are easy to install and maintain and will last for years to come.