Parking lots tend to have the highest traffic on a property, so they deserve a lot of maintenance and safety attention. Well-placed signage and clear striping organizes parking lots for drivers and pedestrians to move through more quickly, efficiently, and safely. Here are some of the most effective signs. 

5 Signs That Make Parking Lots Safer

1. Directional

Placing directional signs around a parking lot will help direct traffic flow. Traffic jams and head-on collisions will be minimized as well, with fewer cars mistakenly driven in the wrong direction.

2. Stop

Drivers in a hurry often speed through parking lots. Strategically placed stop signs that indicate who has the right of way will reduce speeds and cut down on potential accidents.

3. Fire Lane

Areas that must be kept clear for the fire department should be distinctly marked with the right signage and striping. Emergency vehicles must have access to fire lanes as needed without having to navigate around other cars.

4. No Parking

Other areas of a parking lot that are off limits to employees or regular visitors should be identifiable as such with no parking signs and striping. This will prevent the wrong vehicles from parking in spots that need to be kept open for safety reasons.

5. Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrian crossing signs are useful for pedestrians and motorists alike: Pedestrians will know where is safest to cross, and motorists will know where to slow down and be on alert for pedestrians.

 

For a better looking and functioning parking area, property owners in Honolulu, HI, rely on the island’s top company, Pacific Striping. In addition to precise parking lot striping services, they offer a myriad of sign options to improve lot traffic control and safety. They can assist in determining exactly which signs your lot will benefit from. Contact them at (808) 859-3664, or visit their website for more information on their services.