Do Not Use Horn Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign instructs drivers and operators not to sound their horn, preventing unnecessary noise disturbance in sensitive environments.

Also commonly referred to as a No Horn Sounding sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Do Not Use Horn
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: Hospital zones, residential streets, school areas, noise-sensitive industrial sites
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP020

Where Should a Do Not Use Horn Sign Be Used?
Hospital zones, residential streets, school areas, noise-sensitive industrial sites

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: This sign is fitted in areas where horn use would cause unacceptable noise disturbance, such as near hospitals, care homes, schools or quiet residential zones. It addresses the risk of noise pollution and potential distress to vulnerable people, and may also reflect a legal or site-specific restriction on audible warning devices.

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 Do Not Use Horn sign mean?
A Do Not Use Horn sign instructs drivers and vehicle operators to refrain from sounding their horn while in or near the designated area.

Where should a Do Not Use Horn sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near hospital zones, residential streets, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Do Not Use Horn 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 “Do Not Use Horn” and “No Horn Sounding”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Horn Sounding” 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.