Drive Slowly Signs
BS EN ISO 7010 Drive Slowly sign featuring the recognised M001 mandatory symbol. Ideal for car parks, service roads and industrial yards, supplied in durable vinyl or rigid plastic formats.
Drive Slowly Sign is a BS EN ISO 7010 compliant mandatory traffic safety sign using symbol M001 to instruct drivers to reduce vehicle speed in controlled areas. Designed with a blue circular pictogram and clear white text, it improves site traffic awareness and helps prevent workplace collisions.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entry points to warehouse yards, distribution centres, private roads, school car parks and industrial estates where vehicle movement must be controlled. Mount at driver eye level on gates, fencing or perimeter walls. Particularly effective in mixed pedestrian and vehicle environments where clear visual reminders support site traffic management plans.
Operational Safety Impact After Installation
- ✓ Clear visual reminder to reduce speed
- ✓ Improved pedestrian protection in shared areas
- ✓ Enhanced compliance with site traffic risk assessments
- ✓ Reduced likelihood of low-speed vehicle incidents
- ✓ Stronger driver awareness on approach routes
- ✓ More controlled and professional vehicle flow
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- ISO 7010 Symbol Code: M001
- Sign Type: Mandatory Traffic Sign
- Text Displayed: “Drive Slowly”
- Orientation: Portrait
- Background Colour: Blue
- Text Colour: White
- Symbol Colour: White
- Pictogram Style: Blue Mandatory Circle
- Finish: High Gloss
- Supplied As: Single Sign
- Material: Self-Adhesive Vinyl
- Material: Rigid Plastic
- Available Sizes: A5, A4, A3, A2
- Application Areas: Indoor & Outdoor
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-Reflective
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Traffic Signage Installation & Compliance Notes
- ❌ Positioning after the hazard area instead of before
- ❌ Installing too low for approaching drivers
- ❌ Using worn or faded non-compliant signs
- ❌ Where statutory speed limit signs are legally required
- ❌ For public highway regulatory enforcement
- ❌ In photoluminescent emergency escape routes
- ✅ Position at main vehicle approach routes
- ✅ Choose rigid plastic for exposed outdoor use
- ✅ Combine with traffic calming measures if needed
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Drive Slowly sign used for? A Drive Slowly sign is a mandatory traffic safety sign used on private roads, yards and car parks to instruct drivers to reduce speed and improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles.
Is a Drive Slowly sign legally enforceable on public roads? No. On public highways, statutory speed limit signs regulated under TSRGD are required. Drive Slowly signs are typically used on private property and workplace environments.
Where should Drive Slowly signs be positioned? They should be installed before entering pedestrian crossing areas, loading bays, warehouse yards and internal access roads where vehicle speed must be controlled.
Does ISO 7010 cover Drive Slowly signs? Yes. ISO 7010 code M001 represents a general mandatory instruction symbol, used here to communicate a required action to drivers within controlled areas.
Are Drive Slowly mandatory traffic signs suitable for outdoor industrial sites? Yes. When produced in rigid plastic and securely mounted, they are suitable for outdoor use in industrial estates, distribution centres and commercial premises.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ ISO 7010 M001 recognised symbol
- ✓ Blue mandatory circular traffic design
- ✓ Sizes from A5 to A2
- ✓ Vinyl or rigid plastic construction
- ✓ High gloss durable finish
- ✓ Encourages reduced vehicle speeds
- ✓ Supports workplace traffic safety plans
- ✓ Helps lower collision risk on site roads
- ✓ Clear, consistent visual communication
- ✓ Suitable for mixed vehicle and pedestrian areas