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Security Checkpoint Signs
Security checkpoint signs tell drivers and visitors that they must stop before going further. Apartment gates, office lobbies, plants, warehouses and HOA gatehouses use them at the entry point, and the extra line can state the rule, such as All visitors must stop.
18" x 12"
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Security Checkpoint 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 security checkpoint signs are used
A security checkpoint sign goes on the post at a private industrial park's gate, the entrance to a data center's fenced yard, or the lane where an event venue checks bags before the lot. Drivers who see the sign know to stop and wait for the guard, which keeps traffic from slipping past the gate. Some campus gates and loading yards post a copy at the stop line. Drivers who slow for the sign are ready when the guard steps up.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
The stop line needs a post at about eye height, so a driver reads the sign before reaching the gate. The 24 in x 18 in size reads from a car at the stop line, and the 12 in x 18 in size suits a short booth or a pedestrian gate. Aluminum takes sun, rain and road grit outdoors, so it is the pick for a gate post. Plastic suits an interior lobby checkpoint. Set the sign where the car stops, not behind the gate arm.
Questions about security checkpoint signs
Where should a checkpoint sign go?
Put it before the stop point, far enough back that a driver can brake safely. A 24 x 18 in landscape sign reads from a car, and a 12 x 18 in portrait sign suits a gate post or a lobby door.
Does this sign provide security?
No. It is a notice that directs people to stop. Security comes from your staff, gate and procedures, and a sign does not replace them. Check your local rules for gate or checkpoint signs before you post one near a public road.
Which colour is better for a gate?
White on red stands out at a gate and reads as a stop. Black on yellow is the traditional warning look for hazards and work zones. Choose one colour for all your checkpoint signs so they read the same to visitors.
Does a checkpoint sign need a guard?
The sign states where to stop, but a sign does not check a driver or a visitor. If you need a person to look at a badge or a pass, staff or a guard must be there. Make sure the staffed hours match the sign, and do not post a checkpoint that nobody staffs.
Should the extra line name the rule?
It can. The line might say Sign in at the booth, which is a plain step that matches the printed words. Keep it short so a driver can read it while slowing down, and check that the step is the one your staff enforce at the gate.
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