do not enter signs
Why “Do Not Enter” Signs Should Be on All Toll Ways and Public Sidewalks
Signs of a possible biological attack by criminals in the workplace can do more than keep people safe from harm; they can also prevent innocent people from being hurt. The most common of these “Do Not Enter” signs are those that warn you not to be do not enter signs near a particular area. I recently had one of these do not enter signs professionally installed on the door of a commercial building. It was installed by a locksmith who was well-intentioned but should have known better.

DO NOT Enter Signs are just as good at keeping traffic moving through busy or slow zones. These signs can help you ward off unwanted traffic and unwanted visitors. These signs can be easily placed along express lanes or toll lanes. These signs can be placed at intersections, too. This way drivers and pedestrians can avoid walking or driving through an area where someone has a threat to be inside.

These signs are best placed in parking lots, alleyways, and on or near sidewalks. Other places that use these do not enter signs are railway stations, hospitals, schools, government buildings, and private homes. One of these signs was recently placed in front Northgate Elementary School’s school. A group of our male students were returning from school when they crossed a busy street to cross it when a car with three teenage boys pulled up from a nearby lot. The driver did not see the four young men, but we had the kids come to our office with their parents soon after and they reported that they could not remember ever being cut off by a car that was not using street lights.

These do not enter signs can also be used to warn drivers of danger or give them warnings. They can warn drivers to keep clear of an area, to stop suddenly, or to yield to pedestrians. It is important that motorists are aware that the Highway Traffic Act requires that warnings and cautions be posted on highway medians and road signs. However, these warnings and cautions do not have to be specific. Any kind of warning that could reasonably be expected could suffice.

What about exit signs? Are they required to have specific words? Not exactly. A caution sign that reminds drivers to “exercise due care” or a “due care” sign should suffice, whereas a “do not enter” sign should be specific and have the correct wording. The Highway Traffic Act does not specifically state what type of warning signs should be used except that they must not be misleading or reckless. This means that any speed limit sign, exercise due care sign, or other warning sign must not be displayed in a way that gives the impression that traffic is being restricted.

One issue often encountered with proper use of warning signs, particularly those meant to indicate dangerous or prohibited activity is the perception that it is a sign that was only intended to warn drivers of what is passing or that a certain activity is prohibited. Drivers can be confused or frustrated by do not enter signs. This is because, while these signs may be meant to warn drivers of something, motorists may interpret them in a way that makes it appear that they are condoning crossing a one-way or no-crossing street. A motorist may believe they can’t cross the road if there is a “no entry” sign or “one-way street” sign. If they interpret the sign to mean that they should exercise caution when crossing roads, this can help reduce serious accidents and injuries.

Another example of signs that prohibit drivers from entering a neighborhood is the Neighborhood Slowdown sign. Although they are effective, they can also be confusing. Drivers traveling in a neighborhood might see a “no entrance” or “sidewalk sign that leads them to believe that the sidewalk is unsafe for their vehicle. While it is true that drivers cannot cross a roadway if there are no sidewalks or street seats, this does not mean that a driver may never cross a sidewalk or street. Depending on the particular set of neighborhood traffic signals, a driver may safely execute a weaving maneuver between vehicles, thus avoiding a confrontation. However, if they do not obey the traffic signal, they could be guilty of reckless driving, which is a crime in most states.

Do not enter signs can also be effective when used with caution. For example, consider a simple one-way system, such as a “do not enter” or “enter on side” sign. On a warm, summer day when traffic is light, it may be easy for a driver to enter on the wrong-way. Drivers may be hesitant to drive into intersections or blockages if the “enter-on-side” sign is near them. Even though the “do not enter” and “blocking traffic on right-of-way” signs do not specifically name any behavior, the same precautions must be taken when approaching intersections or maneuvering through a parking lot.