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What is a Loading Zone?
Loading zones are a region designated for rapid loading and unloading of materials. Parking in this area is only permitted for short periods of time, normally no longer than 30 minutes. Primarily this section is used by commercial vehicles holding the necessary permits. By providing a dedicated space for this short-term activity, these zones play a […]
History of the Stop Sign
First Stop Signs Date from 1914 Yellow old-style stop sign (1924-1954) Vs. Red new-style stop sign (1954-present) Originating in Detroit, Michigan in 1914, the earliest stop sign had black letters on a white background and was somewhat smaller in size than the one today. The smaller sizes of stop signs were initially most common, […]
How Can I Customize Employee Parking Signs for My Business?
Employee parking issues are one of those small frustrations that add up fast. Customers park in staff spots, visitors take up spaces meant for your team, and suddenly your employees are circling the lot or parking blocks away. A clear, visible employee parking sign solves that problem instantly. But a generic sign does not always […]
Where Can I Buy or Customize Parking Signs for My Property?
Managing a parking lot without clear signage is like running a building without door labels. People get confused, park in the wrong spots, block access routes, and arguments happen. The right parking signs keep everything flowing smoothly and make your property look organized instead of chaotic. But not every lot is the same. You might […]
What to Know About Parking Sign Reflectivity
As a property manager, few things are more stressful than a parking lot accident. You have done your best to maintain the pavement and paint the lines. But when a driver pulls into your lot at night, rain lashing against the windshield, can they actually see your signs? If your Stop signs or Do Not […]
What to Know About Federal Accessible Parking Signs
As a facility manager or business owner, you invest heavily in making your property welcoming. You have ensured your entrance is barrier-free and your restrooms are compliant. You likely even have the blue wheelchair symbol painted on your parking lot pavement. But have you checked your vertical signage lately? While pavement markings are helpful, they […]
When to use a Parking Stop, and when to use a Bollard – A quick guide
The parking lot design plays a significant role in converting an accident-prone parking space into a well-streamlined parking lot, that minimizes injury and damage. Both, parking stops and bollards, form an integral part of any safe parking lot. Often, the usage of both seems to overlap in people’s minds. However, when we think of it […]
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Big smiles here. Find signs that give everyone a big laugh and a message that no one will forget. Personalized parking signs make ideal gifts. But, they are made just like our municipal parking signs and, if you use them outside, they should last for 10 years! Add a name or upload a photo.
Hawaii Governor strengthens distracted driving and seat belt laws
On May 20, the Governor of Hawaii, Neil Abercrombie, signed two important bills for traffic safety. One mandates that all occupants in a vehicle, whether sitting in the front or the back, must wear seat belts. The other bill prohibits drivers from using handheld mobile phones and texting (whether with a mobile phone or other […]
The history of seat belt usage
For many Americans, safety measures like buckling into a car are almost second nature. Not surprisingly, in 2010, 85% of drivers throughout the U.S. wore seat belts. Seat belt usage hasn’t always been so widespread, though. Even as few as 30 years ago, in 1982, only 11% of drivers used seat belts. Ever since the […]
Talking distracts pedestrians more than texting on phone
Distracted driving has been ingrained in most drivers’ (and passengers’) minds since the advent of smartphones. But what about distracted walking? A new study, “The effects of mobile phone use on pedestrian crossing behaviour at unsignalized intersections,” out of the University of Belgrade, aims to investigate the influence mobile phone use, including talking, texting and listening […]