Cars Prohibited Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign clearly prohibits car entry into an area, helping prevent vehicle-pedestrian conflicts and protecting restricted zones.

Also commonly referred to as a No Cars sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Cars Prohibited
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Pedestrian zones, cycle paths and greenways, private car parks restricted to authorised vehicles, building sites with pedestrian-only access routes
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP040

Where Should a Cars Prohibited Sign Be Used?
Pedestrian zones, cycle paths and greenways, private car parks restricted to authorised vehicles, building sites with pedestrian-only access routes

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: It should be posted at the boundary of any area where motor car access is not permitted, such as pedestrian precincts, footpaths or vehicle-free zones. The sign addresses the risk of unauthorised vehicles causing injury to pedestrians or damage to infrastructure in car-free environments.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Cars Prohibited sign mean?
A Cars Prohibited sign instructs drivers that motor cars are not permitted to enter or travel through the designated area.

Where should a Cars Prohibited sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near pedestrian zones, cycle paths and greenways, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Cars Prohibited sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Cars Prohibited” and “No Cars”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Cars” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.