Sound Horn Drive Slowly Signs
Sound Horn Drive Slowly Sign is a mandatory safety sign featuring the EN ISO 7010 M029 horn symbol, instructing drivers to reduce speed and sound their horn at blind corners, warehouse aisles and shared traffic areas to prevent collisions.
Where & How to Use this sign
Install at warehouse junctions, site entrances, service yards and pedestrian crossings where vehicle and foot traffic mix. Position before blind corners or restricted visibility areas so drivers clearly see the instruction to slow down and sound their horn in advance.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
- ✓ Reduced vehicle speed in shared traffic areas
- ✓ Improved audible warning at blind junctions
- ✓ Lower collision risk between forklifts and pedestrians
- ✓ Clear driver instruction aligned with ISO standards
- ✓ Increased compliance with site traffic rules
- ✓ Stronger safety culture in industrial environments
Specifications
- Conforms to BS EN ISO 7010
- Conforms to BS 5499
- EN ISO 7010 Code: M029
- Sign type: Mandatory
- Materials: Self-adhesive vinyl
- Alternative material: Rigid plastic
- Available sizes: A5, A4, A3, A2
- Orientation: Portrait
- Background colour: Blue
- Text colour: White
- Symbol colour: White
- Pictogram: Horn within mandatory circle
- Finish: High gloss
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single units
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor display
- Text legend: “Sound Horn Drive Slowly”
Practical Installation & Compliance Insights
- ❌ Mounting after the blind corner instead of before it
- ❌ Installing too high for forklift operator visibility
- ❌ Using non-durable materials in outdoor yards
- ❌ Where a speed limit sign alone is sufficient
- ❌ In pedestrian-only areas with no vehicle access
- ❌ As a substitute for proper traffic management planning
- ✅ Install before bends, roller doors and narrow aisles
- ✅ Pair with floor markings for enhanced awareness
- ✅ Ensure visibility from typical driver eye level
Customers frequently asked questions
What is a Sound Horn Drive Slowly sign used for? A Sound Horn Drive Slowly sign instructs drivers to reduce speed and sound their horn when approaching blind corners, warehouse junctions or shared traffic areas to warn others of approaching vehicles.
Where should a sound horn drive slowly sign be installed? It should be positioned before bends, restricted visibility points, loading bays and internal roadways where forklifts, delivery vehicles and pedestrians interact.
Is Sound Horn Drive Slowly signage mandatory? While site-specific, it is commonly required under workplace risk assessments and traffic management procedures where audible warnings are necessary to reduce collision risks.
What does the M029 symbol mean? M029 is the EN ISO 7010 code for the mandatory horn symbol, indicating that drivers must sound their horn in the designated area.
Do Sound Horn Drive Slowly mandatory signs comply with recognised standards? Yes, these signs conform to BS EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499, ensuring symbol consistency and safety communication across industrial and commercial environments.
Features & Benefits
- ✓ Displays recognised EN ISO 7010 M029 horn symbol
- ✓ Clear dual instruction: reduce speed and sound horn
- ✓ Available in multiple standard sizes
- ✓ Durable vinyl or rigid plastic construction
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor environments
- ✓ Enhances awareness at blind corners and junctions
- ✓ Supports structured site traffic management plans
- ✓ Helps prevent vehicle and pedestrian collisions
- ✓ Reinforces driver accountability in shared areas
- ✓ Demonstrates visible commitment to workplace safety