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Compact Cars Only Signs
Apartment buildings, older garages and small shops often have stalls that only fit small cars. This sign at the end of a row, or on the post of each tight space, lets drivers of trucks and full-size SUVs know to park elsewhere before they try.
18" x 12"
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Compact Cars Only Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | Not offered |
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
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Where compact cars only signs are used
An older apartment garage posts one at the end of a row of tight stalls, where a pickup truck would scrape a door. A small shop with a narrow lot puts one on each stall post near the back wall. A rural garage owner places one on the post at the entrance bay, so a large SUV is turned away before it squeezes in. Owners use these where the stall lines were drawn for smaller cars long ago, and the sign passes that rule along to drivers who have never seen the lot before.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
At the end of a row, where a driver sees it before turning in, the 24 by 18 inch size does its job. The 12 by 12 inch size fits each tight stall post. Plastic is light and suits a garage or covered area, tied on through its grommets. A covered garage does not need reflective aluminum, though an open lot seen at dusk does. Aluminum takes bolts through corner holes and stays put on a post. Set the sign clear of the car door swing.
Questions about compact cars only signs
Where should a compact cars only sign go?
Mount one at the start of each row of narrow spaces, where drivers turn in, and on a post or wall at the end of the row. On a long row, repeat the sign every few stalls so no driver misses it. Check your local rules before you paint curb markings or add towing wording.
What size works for this sign?
The two-line wording reads well on the wider sizes. Use 18 x 12 in landscape on a wall or post at a row entrance, or 12 x 18 in portrait on a narrow post between stalls. The 12 x 12 in square size suits a single stall marker.
Can I add a note to this sign?
This sign has no sample extra line, but you can type one if you need it, such as a stall number or a short note. The live preview shows your text as you type. You can also leave the sign plain, with just COMPACT CARS ONLY.
Can I add a stall number in the extra line?
Yes. The extra line can carry a stall number or a short size note, so each tight space has its own marker. Keep it short so COMPACT CARS and ONLY stay large. The live preview shows how the note sits beneath the printed words before you order.
How do I keep trucks out of the small stalls?
A sign states the rule at the spot where a driver decides, so put it on the post at the stall entrance. Paint the stall lines narrower if you can, which gives drivers a visual cue. Many owners also add a wheel stop or a curb marker.
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