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Need help? Need help? Why are stop signs so important? Highway Code Approved Stop Signs With Fast Delivery

Seton’s range of traffic signs includes hand held signage such as lollipop signs, as well as customisable ‘stop with security’ signage.

Perfect for use in car parks, industrial estates, private roads, and schools. Signage helps to avoid accidents and keep people safe and is ideally suited to both permanent and temporary road conditions. Seton has a complete range of market-leading innovative materials, styles, and fixings including swinging car park signage and ‘stop go lollipop signs’. Premium quality with guaranteed fast, zero-fuss delivery.

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Stop Signs Buying Guide

Stop Signs UK

We stock stop signage with colours and symbols that are widely used and recognised throughout the UK on both public and private roads and routes, typically red and white for visual impact, and based on the original American design with a hexagonal shape rather than a triangle or circle-shaped design. An American police officer is credited with creating its classic shape by cutting the corners off a piece of plywood to make the first ever stop sign. Many countries around the world follow this original American shape although an acceptable variant in some countries is a triangle inside a circle, such as used in France. Our UK signage is Highway Code approved and include widely recognised symbols such as children crossing signs or explanatory message such as works signs. UK road users should be very familiar with the rules of stop signs, so it is important that you use official, approved signage in UK businesses.

Are Stop Signs Required For My Business?

If you are responsible for a business car park; a loading or delivery area; or any private land with any kind of driving route across it, then you may well require various traffic and parking signs, as a warning and to ensure that users follow the rules. This is essential for the convenience and safety of staff, customers and outside contractors such as delivery drivers. Stop signs are also commonly used on temporary remote worksites such as construction sites, road works areas or any site where traffic may need warning that work is in progress, or to halt before entry, for a search or other reason. Consider the fixing that is most suitable for the location of your sign.

Signs may also be required for specific circumstances, for instance, if there is a temporary obstruction that limits drivers to one lane and requires drivers to be instructed when to stop and go, or if you have a pedestrian crossing to monitor, which may require manual signalling at times. A hand held lollipop-style sign, for example, can be vital if you run any kind of class or school facility, or regularly have groups of children traversing routes around your business. For reflective signage check out our No Parking In Front Of Gates Class 1 Reflective Signage and our Frame for Reflective Signage.

What Do I Need to Know About UK Stop Signs?

If you own a business in the UK, stop signage may be something you have to know about, because your staff or customer parking area may be your responsibility. If it occupies land that is owned, leased or rented by you or your business, then that is on private land and is managed using the laws of contract or trespass. A private vehicle area may be managed by the person who owns, rents or leases it, or sometimes by a private company on behalf of the landowner if that is an arrangement that works for all concerned. Warning delivery drivers that they must halt upon entry is an important step in preventing accidents.

Private operators who are members of an Accredited Trade Association (ATA) have to follow a Code of Practice, which outlines the guidelines to be followed. These guidelines cover the size, placement and content of your signs. The British Parking Association provides further details regarding the responsibilities of business owners who own or manage private site areas. The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 also contain information about the use of traffic signage within these private areas.

Showing Stop Signs On Business Premises

It is important that people have an unobstructed view of your signs and they are clearly showing and, if they are intended to be in a permanent position, securely fixed in place. You may also want to consider reflective signage in certain circumstances. We also stock a range of fixings and clips that can be used to attach signage to walls, fences, glass and other surfaces. Posts with clips are often the simplest method to mount a sign in an open area. Sign posts are strong enough to survive the kind of minor bumps that occur from time to time, and they are generally very easy to fit. We also supply base plates, caps and clips.

If you require a short-term solution, because of a temporary obstruction, work area or other danger on your premises, you may want to consider the option of temporarily attaching warnings to specially designed traffic cones. Just remember that raised and permanent signage is much easier to view from a distance and should be installed in the most visible place possible to be effective. On this note, check your signage regularly to make sure that people have a clear view of them and they are not becoming hidden by foliage, as well as to make sure that they have not been damaged or defaced. We stock metal signage such as lightweight aluminium as well as tough rigid plastic. It is important that people can view them clearly.

Can I Make My Own Sign?

Apart from the classic red and white sign commonly seen, sometimes, you might want to design a specific type of stop sign. At times, we might get asked for a sign with hand symbols, for example, or with a specific message or symbol. Here at Seton, we stock customised stop signs, which give you a certain amount of design flexibility, and the option to add your own message, perhaps to issue an instruction or warning that is highly specific to conditions on your business premises. We offer Highway Code approved signage with zero-fuss, fast delivery for your convenience.

What Are the Best UK Stop Signs for My Business?

It’s important to display the correct signage on site. Depending on your circumstances, you may want one or several signs, temporary, permanent, or handheld. You will also want to consider the right fixing for the location. You may also want a certain class of material, such as aluminium metal, vinyl or polyester depending on how strong and hard-wearing you require your signs to be. Outdoor signage needs to be able to deal with the elements such as rain water. You can also buy reflective signage for extra impact. Here at Seton, we provide a range of free standing signage and other traffic and vehicle parking area signs including our reflective triangle signage.Our outdoor signs are weatherproof and water proof. Here are a few of our more popular and versatile options:

Stop Economy Works Traffic Sign – This durable, cost-effective sign is ideal for temporary, daytime work areas. Manufactured from 2mm Rigid Plastic.

Stop and Go Lollipop Traffic Sign – These lightweight, hand held folding lollipop signs come in red and green, complete with a carrying bag. Their design means they are highly portable, so they are ideal for remote work areas, but they are also very sturdy and durable, being made from aluminium and glass-reinforced polyester.

Stop Stencil Kit – This kit is suitable for creating stop signs, indoors and outdoors, on floors or walls. Ideal for factories, warehouses or loading bays. The stencil can be used to create multiple signs. Simply clean once the paint has dried and reuse.

Pedestrian Crossing Signage

In the UK, the right signage for pedestrian crossings will vary depending on where they are placed. If you have permission to display a pedestrian crossing sign by the side of a public road, the sign will be expected to comply with the required quality standards and the regulation, as laid out in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. There are fewer regulations for signage used on private premises, but you should ensure that signage:

  • Meets the relevant BS quality standards.
  • Uses standardised colours, such as bright red and white,and a symbol where appropriate to make it easy for drivers to understand the messaging as quickly as possible.

A classic stop sign typically has a red and white design and will usually feature white text on a bright red background, while a pedestrian crossing sign may also feature an image showing a walking figure symbol, such as Lollipop Signs with their black text and a yellow background design. Choose the best UK-approved Seton brands signage and keep people safe at your premises.

Do You Have To Stop For Pedestrians?

The rules regarding whether drivers, cyclists and motorcyclists have to give way to pedestrians vary depending on the location of the road users. The 2022 updates to the Highway Code introduced new rules at junctions and a new hierarchy for road users, based on the amount of harm that each class of vehicle can generally cause. As the class of road users capable of the least harm, people on foot are given right of way in a range of situations such as at a junction and are the class at the top of the hierarchy. Some examples are as follows:

  • A driver who is turning at a junction should give way to people who are crossing or who are waiting to cross the road.
  • If a person has already started to cross the road and a driver wants to turn at the junction, the pedestrian will have priority and vehicles have to give way to them.
  • At a crossing, such as a zebra crossing or parallel crossing, people in the process of crossing have priority over any vehicles and drivers and cyclists who must give way to them.
  • If a person is waiting at a crossing but has not yet stepped onto the crossing, vehicles should still allow them to walk across

The best way to make sure that drivers know to stop for pedestrians at your site is by showing prominent signage, such as our Stop Traffic Sign and Installation Kit. Install this sign where you need traffic to allow people to cross. These traffic stop signs are available with fixings only or with a post and fixing kit. If you don’t have a suitable wall where a flat sign would be in clear view , see our Projecting Car Park Stop Sign, which has the ‘Stop’ message showing on both sides to be visible to drivers coming in either direction.

At roadworks where pedestrian crossings or walkways and pavements are disrupted, and temporary pedestrian lights cannot be installed, you can make use of manually operated temporary stop-and-go signs. This enables people to cross busy roads safely when permanent crossings cannot be used. Our Stop/Go Lollipop Traffic Signs are ideal for this purpose. These lollipop signs can also be used for controlling single-file traffic through roadworks at non-pedestrian locations. Manufactured from aluminium and glass-reinforced polyester, these stop/go signs have a green background for Go and a red background for Stop and are highly durable and are compliant with UK regulations.

For a road junction or crossing within sites and premises classed as private – for example around schools, factories, and other commercial premises – many legal requirements would still apply, and drivers would be expected to show consideration for the safety of people crossing.. You can help to ensure that drivers are aware of where people might cross by showing suitable signage such as our Stop School Crossing Car Park Sign.

We also stock a Stop School Crossing Carpark Sign Bundle Kit for your school premises. This kit includes a robust A4 sign made from rigid polypropylene, sign holder and stand, which can be moved to wherever it is required. No fixing is required because it has a free standing water or sand filled base. Simply fill the base with sand or water once you have the sign in position and it will stay standing even in strong winds. Also check out our free standing STOP School Crossing Swinging Signage which features an eye-catching superhero symbol. Having a symbol increases visual impact and engagement.

Specialist Stop Signs

Ensuring safety wherever vehicles are being used is always a priority – for example, by reminding drivers that they should not be taking risks such as texting while driving. Our Stop Texting While Driving Sign gets the message across quickly to remind people to drive with their full attention and not get distracted by phone messages. This sign is customisable, with a choice of materials, sizes and finishes, including metal aluminium, and a UV/anti-graffiti overlaminate finish for a reflective finish. Protect people from potential accidents on your premises with our Stop Private Property – No Skateboarding, Cycling or Rollerblading Sign. Available in plastic or a choice of metal aluminium grades, this robust, water proof sign is sold in wall-mounted or post-mounted versions.

In high-security areas, you may have to alert delivery drivers that they are required to halt their vehicle for a security check. Display our Stop All Vehicles Subject to Search Sign in a prominent place so that drivers can see clearly that they are not free to proceed without a vehicle search. Making people aware that regular searches are performed can also act as a deterrent to any unwanted activity that could be exposed in a search of the vehicle. If you just require drivers to report to security before entry or leaving the premises, see our Stop Check With Security Before Proceeding Sign. We also stock speed limit signage such as our 5 mph / Please Drive With Care Speed Awareness Sign and our Speed Awareness Signs - 10 MPH / Speed Limit. Letting people know the maximum MPH on your site is an important aspect of safety and this signage is generally also red and white. See our Construction Sign - Caution 5 MPH Site Speed Limit.

Here at Seton, we stock a wide range of signage in various materials, including metal and polyester, as well as a selection of fixings from which to choose. If you would like to discuss your requirements, feel free to call us and ask our friendly experts for advice.