Parking signs
How to Install Parking Lot Signs
Buying the right parking lot signs is only half the job. A sign mounted at the wrong height, on the wrong post, or in the wrong location can be ruled non-compliant, ignored by drivers, or rejected by a towing company when you need enforcement to stick. Installing parking lot signs correctly is straightforward once you […]
Parking Lot Sign Regulations: A Complete Guide for Property Owners
Parking lot sign regulations are not one-size-fits-all. Federal standards set the baseline, state laws add their own requirements, and local fire codes layer on top of both. Miss any one of those layers and your signs may look the part without actually being compliant, leaving you exposed when it comes time to tow a vehicle, […]
11 Signs That Every Parking Lot Should Have
Most parking lot problems start with missing signs. A driver parks in a reserved space because nothing told them not to. A towing company refuses to remove a violator because the right signage was never posted. An ADA compliance inspection turns up a fine because a handicap sign was mounted at the wrong height. The […]
Types of Parking Lot Signs and Their Uses
Walk through any well-run parking lot and you will notice one thing immediately: the right signs are in the right places. Drivers know where to go, which spaces are reserved, and what happens if they park where they should not. That clarity does not happen by accident. It comes from understanding the different types of […]
Is It Illegal to Put Up Your Own No Parking Sign?
Few things are more frustrating than a stranger’s car parked in “your” spot, across your driveway, in front of your business, or hogging the curb where you always park. The obvious fix seems simple: buy a “No Parking” sign and stick it in the ground. But before you grab a drill, it’s worth knowing that […]
What Are the Legal Requirements for Custom Parking Signs?
A parking sign is only as effective as its legal standing. If your custom sign uses the wrong colors, missing required language, or sits at the wrong height, a towing company can refuse to remove a vehicle and your enforcement effort stalls completely. Understanding the legal requirements for custom parking signs protects your property, keeps […]
Parking Signs – An Overview of the Market
Each year, over $50 million of parking signs are sold. Who buys so many signs? How do they purchase their parking signs?Few of us take the opportunity to truly understand the different markets and the drivers for each. In fact, the parking sign business is incredibly diverse.In this study, we examine each market and describe […]
Durability Matters
How Much Does My Sign Really Cost? The cost of the sign, itself, is actually a minor part of the overall installed costs. According to one study, the cost of the sign is only 15% of the installed costs. Sign Installed Cost Studies all show that installation and ordering costs are always more expensive […]
The Progression of Parking Signs: A History of Parking Signs in America
Few technological innovations have done more to spur economic growth, grow infrastructure, and improve the American way of life than the invention of the automobile, which also sparked the rise of many secondary industries. One such secondary industry which evolved alongside the traffic and road systems in the 20th century was Parking Sign Manufacturing. […]
Science of Reflectivity
History and Physics of Reflective Films We often needlessly confuse people when we use the words “Reflectivity” and “Retroreflectivity” interchangeably. In most cases, the word “reflectivity” when, in fact, “retroreflectivity”, more precise, scientific meaning. In particular, Retroreflectivity is defined as the ability of a sign (for example) to redirect light back to its source (a […]
No Stopping, No Standing, No Parking: What do they mean?
We see signs telling us No Standing, No Stopping, and No Parking all the time, but what exactly do they mean? • Does “no stopping” mean you’re supposed to run red lights? • Does “no standing” mean you can’t drop someone off at the curb? • Does “no parking” mean you can’t unload a truck […]