Do Not Enter Signs FAQs
What are the most common sizes for Do Not Enter Signs?
Most Do Not Enter Signs measure 30”x30”, 36”x36”, or 48”x48” in size, and the MUTCD outlines different uses for each sign size. Do Not Enter Signs that measure 24”x24” are reserved for non-roadway use, such as in parking lots and on private property.
Which Do Not Enter Sign size do I need?
The roadway type where you will mount the Do Not Enter Sign determines which size sign you will need. Single-lane roads use 30”x30” signs, while 36”x36” signs are used on multi-lane roads, state routes, and highways. Federal guidance requires 48”x48” signs to be used on interstates.
What other signs are often seen with Do Not Enter Signs?
Do Not Enter Signs are often seen with Stop Signs, Wrong Way Signs, and One-Way Signs. Stop Signs are often mounted back-to-back with Do Not Enter Signs on one-way roads and in parking lots. Wrong Way Signs can be placed farther down the roadway when Do Not Enter Signs are not highly visible to drivers. On one-way roads, One-Way Signs can be supplemented by Do Not Enter Signs, informing drivers more clearly that they cannot safely enter a given roadway.
Which retroreflective material is used with Do Not Enter Signs?
Federal retroreflectivity guidelines require high-intensity prismatic sheeting as a minimum. However, some states require full-cube prismatic sheeting on their state roads.
How are Do Not Enter Signs Mounted?
24”x24”, 30”x30”, and 36”x36” signs are mounted using one sign post, and 48”x48” signs are mounted using two sign posts. Round, square, or U-channel posts can be used.
What does a Do Not Enter Sign look like?
Every Do Not Enter Sign is a square-shaped sign with a red circle on a white background. There is a white horizontal rectangle at the center of the red circle. The text on the sign is written in white and with all capitals. Above the rectangle are the words “Do Not”, and below the rectangle are the words “Enter”.
Where are Do Not Enter Signs used?
Do Not Enter Signs appear on divided highways, interstate ramps, and on one-way roads. Roads that intersect with a divided highway may have a Do Not Enter Sign to the driver’s left. When interstate ramp traffic flows into a roadway, a Do Not Enter Sign supplements a One-Way Sign.
When would I need a Do Not Enter Sign vs. a Wrong Way Sign?
Do Not Enter Signs primarily signal that entry is not allowed, and, in contrast, Wrong Way Signs are used to alert drivers that they are currently traveling in the wrong direction. Both signs can be used together—drivers may see Do Not Enter Signs first and then see Wrong Way Signs placed farther down the roadway.
Where can I find more information about the compliance and standards of Do Not Enter signs?
The federal MUTCD gives guidance HERE
Where on this site can I find pricing and more product information?
This page will show the price and the different sizes that are available for sale
Summary:
Do Not Enter Signs work to prevent drivers from entering roadways with an opposite traffic flow.
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