We all see traffic signs most days, but how many of us actually know what they mean? Of course we have a good understanding of the general jest (or at least we’d hope so), but do you know exactly what traffic signs are asking you to do?

Now we are not going to go through every single traffic sign and explain what each one does as it would take up far too much of your time – and it’s pointless anyway as there is a highway code for that! Instead we thought we would talk you through some of the rules traffic signs follow.

If you see a red triangular sign of any description this will indicate a direct warning to the road user. These warnings could include anything from junctions to upcoming obstructions, and of course the signs apply to cyclists, riders and pedestrians too, as they're also road users.

The next type of signs you will notice are red circular signs, these indicate an order or orders. Again these signs are applicable to all road users and contain information such as the speed limit on that particular stretch of road. 

Another type of sign you will encounter on British roads are larger rectangular ones such as these direction ones found on motorways. Although the particular one we have chosen is green, you can expect to find these in a variety of other colours, all of which indicate the direction of a place.

The last type of traffic sign you will find indicates information of sorts. These signs inform road users of potential hazards like lane restrictions and merging road lanes, for example. These signs can also come in an assortment of different colours, though they are usually rectangular.

As well as being your one-stop-shop for safety signs, all things electrical, maintenance & cable management and labels, tags and nameplates, Label Source also offer an extensive range of General Signage to meet your every need. 

Our range of General Signage is extremely extensive, ensuring that we have every one of your signage needs more than covered. In fact, our range of general signage is almost too comprehensive - meaning we've had to extensively categorise our signs to make finding the right sign for you a quick and easy process. Here are the various categories you'll find on our General Signage page and some typical signs you can expect to find within these categories:

• Engraved Signs

Our engraved signs for building, facilities and office services are manufactured from engraving laminate, which provides an extremely sturdy and durable product. They can come with a self-adhesive backing or with drill holes for screw fixing. Our engraved signs are available in three sizes and can be made in seven different colour combinations to suit your needs. You can use our engraved signs to mark a smoking area or toilets, as our below examples show, but there are a number of other possibilities too! #

• information Signs

Our versatile information signs include a range of internationally recognised symbols as well as informative instructions to help customers and visitors. Below are two examples of our information signs, including the sign for female toilets and the notice to pull a door. Our information signs are in self adhesive vinyl and rigid plastic. 

• Retail and Office Signs 

Our retail and office signs are for use in retail stores, supermarkets, grocery shops, cash and carry outlets, newsagents and market stalls. These notice signs reinforce your company policy to customers, and include a range of phrases and notifications, including 'Private Property Keep Out' and 'Shoplifters Will Be Prosecuted'.

• Transport Information Signs 

Our transport information signs are for display on vehicles to inform and advise drivers, staff, passenders and the general public of operating procedures and safety issues. Transport information signs are for cars, commercial vehicles, emergency services, public transport and highway maintenance. Signs include the children on board and unleaded signs featured below, as well as so many more. 

• Public Area Signs 

Our public area signs are manufactured in brushed finish, metallix effect silver or gold plastic laminate. Ideal for internal use, they can contain a variety of different notices, including no smoking or a sign for the bathroom, as pictured below. 

• Architectural Signs

Our range of architectural signs are available in satin anodised aluminion, polished brass and stainless steel, in both satin and polished finishes. These door signs include 'Fire door Keep shut' and the gentlemen symbol door sign to name but two of many. 

• Deskplates and Doorplates

These deskplates and doorplates are perfect for providing clear identification of functions and personnel. You can customise these however you wish, but some of our most popular are 'Reception' and 'Position Closed'.

• Metal Doorplates

Our impressive collection of metal doorplates include the disabled toilet sign and the thank you for not smoking sign pictures below. The signs are made of 0.48mm aluminium alloy with metallic gold or chrome polyester surface. 

• Letters and Numbers

Our letters and numbers come in two different numbers and provide numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to Z. Our alphanumeric signs are perfect for labelling rooms or building numbers.

At Label Source, our site allows you to make your very own custom notices from scratch. We understand that different professions, sectors, and premises require custom notices of their own, so we built our site to put you in control!

You can choose your base from a wide selection of labels, all of which are coloured accordingly to your preferences. The next job is to then pick the pictogram for your custom notices – all of our symbols are taken from the ISO EN 7010 selection. Once you have your label and symbol sorted, the final job is to pick your bespoke wording! Our handy safety label builder guides you through the process easily, and even shows you on screen just what your custom notices will look like.

Whether you’re seeking hazard warning, mandatory, prohibition, safe conditions, or fire equipment symbols, we have the correct pictogram to give your labels authority. All of our notices are made from self-adhesive vinyl, and are even then laminated to make them extra robust and prevent fading. The quality of our labels is such that they are also impervious to water and chemicals too!

If you are seeking high-quality customised notices, come on over to Label Source.

The Label Source website is full to the brim with assorted labelling options, but even with a product range as large as ours, we appreciate that it's impossible to stock everything a customer could conceivably need.

That's why we offer a variety of customisable options, the most popular of which is our Custom Asset Tag tool. The Asset Tag Builder allows you to create asset tags that are specifically tailored to your requirements, and you can customise everything from the size and colour to the type of bar code used (if any).

Who Uses our Custom Asset Tags?

The bespoke asset tags have been used for all kinds of purposes. School and universities use them to keep track of their electronic equipment; libraries use them for books and whatever else they might lend out; offices and shops use them to monitor inventory. The sheer convenience of asset tagging means that the systemis used in thousands of different ways, and if you want your own unique set of asset tags, our Tag Builder will walk you through the whole process.

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Safety labels are a fundamental part of any business. They highlight potential risks and dangers associated with using any equipment, instruments, plant, machinery, fixtures and fittings – warning any customers, patients or general members of the public of the necessary precautions required before proceeding to use any of the items listed above.

Not only do safety labels serve as welcome and informative warnings for staff, the public and customers or patients but they display your commitment to ensuring the safety of anyone who enters your premises, which is important. All our safety labels are produced to UK, EU and international standards ISO EN 7010, and the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996.

Safety labels can include anything from no smoking, no naked flames, do not touch, to wear eye protection or hand protection, as well as many more!

We have an extensive range of safety labels including Warning Symbol Labels, Engineering Labels, Safety Labels, Laminated Safety Labels, Custom Safety Labels and Ansi Safety Labels. We can also cater for any specific requirements you might have with regards to your safety labels. For other sizes, combinations of symbols or custom produced safety labelling contact our sales office on 0800 3761693 (or for outside UK +44 1443 842769), or by e-mail sales@labelsource.co.uk for advice or a quotation.