A "No Entry" sign is a safety and traffic control sign used to indicate areas where unauthorized access or entry is prohibited for vehicles, pedestrians, or both. It often appears as a red circle with a white horizontal bar or rectangle in the center, symbolizing that entry is not allowed. These signs are commonly used to mark restricted or dangerous zones, one-way roads from the wrong direction, private property, industrial estates, car parks, or hazardous areas to ensure safety and compliance.
Characteristics
- Typically a red circle with a white horizontal bar.
- Used worldwide with slight variations in design.
- Indicates no admittance for vehicles or unauthorized personnel.
- Used at one-way streets, restricted zones, or hazardous locations.
Applications
- Traffic control for one-way streets.
- Marking restricted or private areas.
- Indicating hazardous zones with restricted access.
- Used in pedestrian and vehicle zones to prevent unauthorized entry.
Additional Info
- Different sizes and formats exist such as portrait, landscape, or versions with human figures.
- Variations include "No Exit" or signs specifying hazardous substances on site.
- Compliance with standards like DIN EN ISO 7010 or ASR 1.3 is common in some regions.
This sign is essential for safety and legal compliance, clearly communicating that entry is forbidden in the marked area.
