Pedestrian Route Signs
Pedestrian Route Sign is an information safety sign used to guide foot traffic along designated walkways in workplaces and public premises. Featuring clear black text and pedestrian pictogram on a white background, it helps separate pedestrians from vehicles and improves safe movement in factories, warehouses and shared access areas.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at entry points to designated walkways, along warehouse aisles and near vehicle traffic routes to clearly indicate pedestrian-only paths. Position at eye level before decision points so individuals can safely follow the correct route. Suitable for factories, distribution centres, retail premises, schools and other shared-access environments.
Workplace Safety Improvements After Installation
- ✓ Clear direction of pedestrian movement
- ✓ Reduced risk of pedestrian and vehicle conflict
- ✓ Improved site organisation and flow
- ✓ Stronger compliance with workplace safety plans
- ✓ Increased awareness of designated walkways
- ✓ More professional and controlled environment
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- Sign Type: Information
- Orientation: Portrait
- Supplied As: Single Sign
- Size: 297 x 210 mm
- Background Colour: White
- Text Colour: Black
- Symbol Colour: Black
- Pictogram: Pedestrian
- Material: Self-Adhesive Vinyl
- Material: Rigid Plastic
- Finish: High Gloss
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Application: Indoor & Outdoor
Pedestrian Traffic Management & Compliance Guidance
- ❌ Mounting after the walkway begins instead of before route entry
- ❌ Placing where visibility is obstructed by shelving or machinery
- ❌ Failing to align signage with site traffic management plans
- ❌ Where a mandatory blue circular sign is needed to enforce action
- ❌ Where hazard warning signage better reflects vehicle risk
- ❌ Where road traffic signage must be used on public highways
- ✅ Install at all pedestrian route entry points
- ✅ Combine with floor markings for clear separation
- ✅ Review signage during regular safety audits
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Pedestrian Route sign used for? A Pedestrian Route sign directs foot traffic along designated walkways to improve safety and reduce interaction with vehicles in workplaces and public premises.
Are pedestrian route signs required in UK workplaces? Where risk assessments identify shared traffic areas, clear pedestrian signage helps meet employer duties under workplace health and safety regulations.
Where should pedestrian route signs be installed? They should be positioned at entry points to walkways, near warehouse aisles and before route changes to ensure pedestrians follow the correct path.
What symbol appears on pedestrian route signage? The sign features a pedestrian pictogram to clearly indicate a designated foot traffic route.
Can pedestrian route information signs be used outdoors? Yes. When produced in rigid plastic and securely mounted, they are suitable for sheltered external environments.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Clear pedestrian pictogram and wording
- ✓ High contrast black on white design
- ✓ A4 portrait format for visibility
- ✓ Vinyl or rigid plastic options
- ✓ Durable high gloss surface
- ✓ Guides foot traffic safely
- ✓ Supports separation from vehicles
- ✓ Enhances workplace organisation
- ✓ Reinforces traffic management plans
- ✓ Suitable for varied indoor and outdoor settings