Animal Crossing Signs Frequently Asked Questions
The most common Animal Crossing Signs are listed below
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What are Animal Crossing Signs?
Animal Crossing Signs warn drivers that animals may suddenly or unexpectedly enter the roadway. Animals in the surrounding area often attempt to cross roads as they migrate or forage for food. These warning signs clearly communicate that animals can potentially cause a road hazard.
Why are Animal Crossing Signs important?
Animal Crossing Signs not only protect drivers from road hazards, but they also protect animals. Fences and other barriers placed alongside interstates and highways help reduce animal crossings, but can't prevent them. Animals may unexpectedly or suddenly enter the roadway, so notifying drivers in advance prepares them to react quickly. These warning signs are especially important in day low-light conditions or at night, as well as in areas known to have endangered wildlife. Additionally, some animals are very slow to cross the road, thereby increasing the duration during which they are vulnerable to vehicles.
What do Animal Crossing Signs look like?
Animal Crossing Signs are yellow, diamond-shaped signs with a black border. Each sign features a black silhouette of one animal. We offer signs in three sizes—24”x24”, 30”x30”, and 36”x36”.
How are Animal Crossing Signs measured?
The sign dimensions you see are measurements on each side of the diamond-shaped sign. Tip to bottom measurements are greater than the side measurements. For example, 36”x36” signs are approximately 51” tall from tip to bottom.
What are the advantages of using symbols and not text?
Yellow diamond-shaped signs with an animal symbol are universally and easily understood. Even if a sign has a local or uncommon animal, drivers recognize that they should be on the lookout for animals entering the roadway. Signs with symbols also give drivers clear information at a glance so their attention can quickly be directed back to the road.
What other signs are often used with Animal Crossing Signs?
Distance placards give drivers additional information about the upcoming presence of animals. Placards are often mounted below Animal Crossing Signs. One example of an Animal Crossing Sign and distance placard combination is a Bear Sign and a “Next 10 Miles” placard. These signs inform drivers to keep a look out for bears in the next 10 miles of road. Messaging on distance placards can be customized to your specifications.
How are Animal Crossing Signs installed?
Animal Crossing Signs in all three sizes—24”x24”, 30”x30”, and 36”x36”—are mounted with screws onto a single pole or post. Signs arrive with pre-drilled holes at the top and bottom that make them much easier to install. Post and hardware are sold separately. Signs may be installed using a portable sign stand that is capable of holding metal signs.
Do you offer custom Animal Crossing Signs?
Yes. Cities and agencies have approached us to design custom Animal Crossing Signs, often for local or endangered animals in a specific area. These customized signs depict animals such as turtles, mongooses, or alligators. Customers may provide a print-ready custom symbol, or we can design a custom symbol for you from scratch. We also refer to the current versions of state-specific MUTCD supplements that publish different variations of animal crossing signs. Contact us to collaborate and customize Animal Crossing Signs.
How reflective are Animal Crossing Signs?
Animal Crossing Signs are typically manufactured with yellow high-intensity prismatic sheeting. Signs with full-cube prismatic sheeting are fluorescent yellow and provide better visibility at night.
What are the Compliance and Standards of this type of sign?
We use the same high quality materials that we use for regular traffic signs. We use the HIP high-intensity prismatic sheeting that has a 10-year warranty. The sign also comes with standard anti-graffiti lamination that protects it from vandalism. The sign is made from rust-proof aluminum that is .80 mil thick. Higher grades of reflective materials are also available for the Animal Crossing signs. This includes the fluorescent sheets that offer more reflectivity and a 12-year minimum warranty.
What is the customer experience?
Customer Experiences and Effectiveness. As a customer, you can expect your sign to ship quickly from our facility. Our customers have given us hundreds of great 5 Star reviews and praised our signs for their quality and durability. Please see our reviews to see how happy our other customers are with our signs. We are confident that you will be happy with your Animal Crossing sign.
