Ever try to negotiate a school parking lot in the morning? With all of the buses entering and exiting, and lots of students embarking, as well as parents bringing their kids to school by car, it can be chaotic. You may not give it a lot of thought, but good school signage is crucial for the safety of students, teachers, and parents.
You might think that school drop offs and collections are always bound to be nightmarish, but there’s nothing more nightmarish than an injured child. Thousands of children are injured in car parks every year, and there are hundreds of fatalities. One contributing factor is that traffic laws aren’t enforceable in parking lots. Clear, authoritative signs are essential.
If you’re a parent, faculty member, or the one in charge of your school’s maintenance, you’ll want to pay close attention. Check out the following tips regarding what makes for a good sign when entering a school parking lot, and the school buildings themselves.
We know how to make school exit and enter signs clear, effective and sturdy. We can offer you experience-based advice on what makes sense for great enter and exit signs.
Most communities have city codes that require certain signs be visible and placed correctly. School enter and exit signs are no exception. From the moment vehicles enter school grounds, there should be signs that are clearly visible from several different directions.
All schools have a prominent roadway that serves as an entrance, or they have designated entrance and exit routes. Like these roads, signs must be properly maintained. If an enter or exit sign at a school has been tarnished or damaged, it needs to be repaired or replaced immediately.
Navigating school parking lots can be tricky, especially when parents are new to a school. Good enter and exit signs take the mystery out of it. Especially during that first crucial week when schools re-open for the year, it might even make sense to add banner signs to parking lots to reduce parents’ anxiety levels as to where they need to be.
Clear, well-marked indoor enter and exit signs are also required by law. They should positively identify where all doors lead. These signs can be made of various materials. This means that we can capture your school’s ambiance, colors, and style, as well as any logos or images required.
For more information regarding enter and exit signs, give us a call today. We want you to get it right the first time, and we can help you with all of your sign needs.
