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No Idling Signs
Post this sign at a loading dock, school bus loop, delivery bay or fleet yard where trucks and vans wait with their engines running. It gives drivers a clear posted rule to follow while they load, wait or sit at a door.
18" x 12"
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No Idling Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 36" x 24" | $126.95 | $81.95 | $274.95 |
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Where no idling signs are used
A curbside pickup lane at a grocery, a church lot where a van runs for air conditioning during a service, a rental shop's pickup lane, or a lot where tow trucks wait between calls all keep engines running for long stretches. A lot manager may post one on the light pole at the start of the lane, and a church office might put one by the van row. It gives a driver a plain rule to follow while waiting.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Fasten it to a pole or post at the start of the waiting lane, at about eye level for a driver in a car. The 24 by 18 in size reads well on a pole, and 18 by 12 in fits a curb post or a stall wall. Aluminum is the right choice outdoors because it is rust-free and holds up through heat and rain. Plastic works on an inside wall. Use the corner holes or zip ties, and check your state and local rules for idling limits.
Questions about no idling signs
Notice or caution?
NOTICE (blue) is the usual header for an engine rule with no specific hazard, which fits most fleet yards and lots. CAUTION (yellow) fits a dock or bus loop where running vehicles share space with people on foot and the likely harm is minor. Pick the header that matches how your site works.
Does the sign set an idling time limit?
No, and it does not list a time or a fine. Some states and cities set idling limits, and the rules differ by place, so check your local rules and your fleet policy first. If you add a custom line, keep it to a site name such as a dock number.
Aluminum or plastic for a yard?
Aluminum (.040 in) is rigid, rust-free and printed with a gloss UV finish, so it suits a fixed post at a yard entrance. Plastic is a light .020 in styrene with brass grommets, which suits a temporary post. Reflective aluminum shows in headlights, so pick it for a yard used after dark.
Can I put a time limit on the sign?
You can type a short line on the extra line, but the time should be one you can enforce and that matches your local rules. Some places set idling limits by law, so check your state and local rules first. Preview the line before you order.
Will the sign change how drivers behave?
A sign helps by posting the rule at the place where the engine runs. Drivers still need a reminder, and a manager can speak to repeat offenders. Pair the sign with a clear waiting area, and check the sign each season for fading or damage.
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