Do Not Use Horn Sign

The Do Not Use Horn Sign is used to clearly instruct drivers not to sound their vehicle horn within designated areas. It provides a highly visible reminder that unnecessary use of horns is prohibited to reduce noise, minimise disturbance and improve safety.

This sign is commonly installed at hospitals, schools, aged care facilities, residential areas, industrial sites, warehouses, loading zones and workplaces where excessive noise could disrupt operations or affect nearby occupants.

Displaying a Do Not Use Horn Sign helps create quieter environments, encourages considerate driving and reinforces site-specific traffic rules for employees, contractors and visitors.

Suitable for commercial premises, industrial sites and public facilities throughout New Zealand, this sign provides an easily recognised prohibition message that promotes safer and quieter workplaces.

Where Should a Do Not Use Horn Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Hospital entrances
• Medical centres
• Schools and childcare centres
• Residential developments
• Warehouses
• Industrial facilities
• Loading docks
• Distribution centres
• Office complexes
• Quiet zones
• Retirement villages
• Construction site entrances

By clearly instructing drivers not to sound their horns, this sign helps reduce unnecessary noise and creates a safer, more pleasant environment.

Why Use a Do Not Use Horn Sign?

Benefits include:

• Reduces unnecessary noise pollution
• Improves workplace and public safety
• Protects quiet environments
• Reinforces site traffic rules
• Provides clear driver instructions
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Supports traffic management plans

FAQ

Where should a Do Not Use Horn Sign be installed?

Install the sign at site entrances, roadways, loading docks, hospital access points or other areas where vehicle horns should not be used.

Why are Do Not Use Horn Signs important?

Vehicle horns can create unnecessary noise, disturb nearby residents or patients and distract workers. The sign reminds drivers to avoid using their horn unless absolutely necessary.

Is this sign suitable for private property?

Yes. It is commonly used on commercial, industrial and private sites where traffic management or noise control is required.

What mounting options are available?

Available as:

• Laminated vinyl sticker
• Corflute sign
• PVC sign
• ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) sign

Looking for additional access control signage? View our range of No Entry Signs, Restricted Area Signs and Prohibition Signs for workplaces throughout New Zealand.

Not sure if this is the right sign for your workplace or facility? Read our guide “Prohibition Signs in the Workplace: What They Mean and Why They Matter” to learn about prohibition symbols, compliance requirements and when different prohibition signs should be used.

Not sure if you’ve got all the safety signage you need?
Download our Free Safety Signage Checklist to make sure your workplace complies with New Zealand safety standards — it’s a quick and easy way to identify missing signs and stay compliant for further information check out 5 Workplace Signs Every Office Needs (And Why They Matter).

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

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.

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