Caution Children at Play Signs

These signs should be placed in highly visible locations where drivers will see them well before they enter the area where children are likely to be. Good locations include entrances to residential developments, along streets commonly used for play, near community playground signs, and within school zones. The goal is to give drivers ample time to reduce their speed and increase their awareness.

For 24/7 effectiveness, the best signs use bright, fluorescent colors (like yellow-green) and engineer-grade reflective sheeting. This ensures they are highly conspicuous during the day and brightly reflect headlights at night. Portable signs, like our popular children at play signs, are also very effective as they can be placed directly in the line of sight when children are outside.

Our high-quality caution children signs are built to last for years. Most are made from heavy-duty, rust-proof aluminum that won't chip or crack. When printed with UV-resistant inks, they resist fading in the sun. Portable plastic sidewalk signs are also made from all-weather, durable molded plastic. You can learn more by watching our video on how long your sign will last.

Yes, custom signs are a great way to make the message more personal to your community. You can create a sign with specific wording like "Drive Like Your Kids Live Here" or add your neighborhood's name. This personal touch can often be more effective at capturing drivers' attention. You can start creating your own sign on our custom signs page, including popular options like the "custom slow down sign.