Regulatory road signs are produced from reflective printed or cut vinyl on rigid boards. Boldmedia Print Zimbabwe prints regulatory signs to the specification you provide for private roads and sites. Poles and brackets can be supplied with the signs.
Regulatory road signs tell road users what they must or must not do: stop, yield, speed limits, no entry, one way, no parking, no U-turn and similar instructions. Their shapes, colours and symbols are standardised so drivers recognise them instantly, and they are made on aluminium or steel blanks faced with retroreflective sheeting and mounted on galvanised posts.
A good regulatory sign uses the correct standard layout and dimensions for the road speed, has reflective sheeting suited to its position, and is mounted at the correct height and offset. They differ from warning signs, which alert drivers to a hazard ahead, in that regulatory signs carry an instruction that can be enforced. On public roads they are usually specified or approved by the relevant road authority; on private roads and estates the owner can use them to control traffic in a way drivers already understand.
Where it works well
- Stop and yield control at private intersections
- Speed limit signs in estates, business parks and mines
- No entry and one-way systems in car parks
- No parking and no stopping zones
- Height and mass restrictions at gates and structures
- Replacement of damaged signs for municipalities and contractors
Materials and finishes
- Aluminium sign blanks in standard sizes
- Galvanised steel blanks for cost-sensitive positions
- Retroreflective sheeting in different reflective grades
- Galvanised steel posts with clamps or brackets
- Anti-theft fixings where required
- Printed or cut vinyl legends on reflective backgrounds
What affects the price
- Sign size, which depends on road speed
- Number of signs and sign types
- Grade of retroreflective sheeting
- Aluminium or steel blank
- Posts, brackets and anti-theft fixings
- Supply only or supply and install
- Traffic accommodation and site access
Supplying measurements
Tell us which signs you need, how many, the road speed and whether they are for a public road or private property. Photos of the location and any existing signs being replaced help us confirm size and mounting.
Artwork requirements
Standard regulatory signs are produced to standard layouts, so no artwork is normally needed; just tell us the sign type and size. If a sign carries site-specific wording, send the exact text and we prepare a proof in the matching style.
Survey and installation
Signs on public roads may need road authority approval and traffic accommodation during installation. Posts are typically concreted in at the correct height and offset from the road edge, and underground services should be checked before digging. Supply-only orders are also possible.
Maintenance
Wash signs periodically so the reflective sheeting performs properly at night. Inspect after storms or vehicle impacts and replace bent, faded or vandalised signs promptly.
Frequently asked questions
Can we put regulatory signs on our private property?
Yes, owners commonly use them on internal roads; using standard designs helps drivers understand them, though enforcement on private land works differently to public roads.
Which size do we need?
Sign size is linked to the road speed and reading distance; tell us the speed and we advise on the appropriate size.
Can you supply signs without installing them?
Yes, signs can be supplied with posts and brackets for your own team or contractor to install.