Forklift Safety Sign – Forklift Speed Limit Sign

Forklifts don’t belong on a racetrack — and your warehouse isn’t Hampton Downs.

The Forklift Speed Limit Sign is designed for private-site and workplace traffic management, helping control vehicle speeds in environments where forklifts, pedestrians, and equipment operate side by side. Clear speed signage reduces collision risk, improves traffic flow, and supports safer site operations across industrial and commercial settings.

From busy warehouses and dispatch zones to yards, depots, and manufacturing sites, this sign provides a clear visual reminder that safety comes before speed — keeping people, stock, and infrastructure protected.

Because nothing ruins a good smoko faster than a runaway pallet and a forklift doing rally speeds through the loading dock.

Where It Should Be Used

• Warehouses
• Distribution centres
• Yards and depots
• Loading docks
• Manufacturing plants
• Factories
• Storage facilities
• Forklift corridors
• Industrial sites
• Commercial premises
• Private access roads

Anywhere a forklift moves faster than someone walking with a coffee.

• Materials & Mounting Options

  • Sticker (Laminated Vinyl) – indoor/smooth surfaces

  • PVC Panel – medium-term indoor/outdoor

  • ACM Panel – long-term private-site use

  • Corflute – temporary signage / short-term outdoor use

  • Magnetic – temporary indoor steel surfaces

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  Size Options (Recommended Structure)

  • Small – Close-range viewing (indoor zones)
  • Medium – Standard warehouse visibility
  • Large – Yards and open areas
  • Extra Large – Long-distance visibility for industrial yards and depots

  Multiple sizes allow correct visibility for different site layouts and traffic speeds.

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  Customisation Options

  • Custom speed number
  • Custom wording
  • Company logo branding
  • Layout modifications

  Design changes available (standard design fee applies for custom wording or branding).

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  Compliance & Usage

  Designed for:

  • Private property
  • Workplace environments
  • Industrial sites
  • Warehouses
  • Forklift zones
  • Internal traffic routes
  • Yards and depots
  • Commercial premises

  Not intended for:

  • Public roads
  • State highways
  • Council-controlled roads
  • NZTA / Waka Kotahi networks
  • Temporary Traffic Management (TTM)
  • CoPTTM sites

  Compliance Notice: This sign is designed for use on private property and workplace environments only. It is not NZTA/Waka Kotahi compliant and is not intended for use on public road networks.

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  Let’s keep forklifts in first gear — not Fast & Furious mode.

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  Running forklifts through a warehouse without proper signage is like running a BBQ without a fire extinguisher — exciting for all the wrong reasons. Pair this sign with our Forklift Safety Signs and Traffic Signs (Private Site) range to build a proper site traffic system that actually works.

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  FAQs

  Why do I need a Forklift Speed Limit Sign?
  Forklifts are involved in a high number of workplace incidents in industrial environments. A clearly displayed speed limit sign sets expectations, controls traffic behaviour, and helps reduce collision risk — especially where forklifts and pedestrians share space.

  Where should a Forklift Speed Limit Sign be used?
  Warehouses, yards, loading docks, dispatch areas, manufacturing plants, forklift corridors, and any private-site environment where forklifts operate.

  Can this sign be customised or mounted differently?
  Yes. Speed numbers, wording, and branding can be customised, and the sign is available as a sticker, PVC panel, ACM panel, or magnetic option for temporary use. A standard design fee applies for custom wording or branding.

For further information go to the Worksafe website https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/managing/hazardous-substances-signs/

Compliance Notice:
This sign is designed for use on private property, workplaces, yards, warehouses, and industrial sites.
It is not intended for use on public roads, state highways, or council-controlled roads and is not NZTA/Waka Kotahi compliant.
For public road signage, local authority or NZTA-approved signage must be used.

NZS/AS 1319:1994 advocates simplicity and clarity in safety signage. To be effective, they should be easy to read and interpret at a glance.

The Standard is about the use of legible text and appropriate, simple symbols.

By simplifying the message, it reduces the risk of misinterpretation, which increases the chances of the sign’s warning or instruction being followed.

Enhancing the signs visibility through placement and colour

Placement and visibility will play a crucial role in the efficiency of safety signs.

The standard states that signs must be positioned near the hazard they are warning about, which ensures that the safety message is relevant. Also it advocates the use of contrasting colours for the background and lettering. This attention to the colour scheme will increase visibility and readability from a reasonable distance, which ensures the message is accessible.

The mission of Hazard Signs NZ is to provide quality-made safety signs to all of New Zealand. Our great prices and convenient online ordering platform make us a preferred supplier to many NZ businesses. All our signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill to meet the workplace health and safety needs of all businesses and industries in New Zealand.

Please note. We make some safety signs to order and therefore it may take 5 to 10 business days to receive. If you require your order urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact us to confirm an estimated delivery date prior to placing your order.

If you are not sure about what sign you need for your business, just contact us at +6432183350 or email us and we will make it ready for you.