Summer is event season: Christmas markets, carols by candlelight, New Year's Eve parties, sports days and festivals. Every one of them needs signs to get cars parked, people in the right gate and everyone home safely. Here's a checklist for event organisers, councils, clubs and schools.
Larger events often need an event management or traffic management plan approved by the council, police or road authority. Signs on public roads usually need their approval. This guide is general information.
1. Parking and traffic
- Event parking sign
- Parking this way (right) and Parking this way (left)
- Overflow parking (right) and Overflow parking (left)
- Car park full: put it at the entry so traffic doesn't queue.
- Bus and coach parking only and Taxi zone with your times
- Accessible parking signs. See our accessible parking guide.
2. Entries and exits
- Entry only and Exit only, do not enter
- Access this way (right) and Access this way (left)
- Accessible entry
- Bag search in operation
3. Alcohol and glass
- No alcohol beyond this point
- No glass or bottles beyond this point and No alcohol or glass beyond this point
- Licensed events have their own rules for signs. In Queensland, for example, a "drink liquor only in the authorised permit area" sign may apply. Check your liquor permit conditions.
4. Facilities
- First aid station. See our first aid and AED guide.
- Drinking water refill station: a must in summer heat.
- Toilets with arrows. See our toilet signs guide.
- Smoking area signs with arrows, such as Smoking area (right).
- Allergen awareness at food stalls.
5. Emergencies
Mark your emergency assembly area and evacuation routes, especially at night events. See our evacuation and assembly point guide. In bushfire-prone areas, check the fire danger rating on the day. See our bushfire season signs guide.
Material tips for events
- Corflute with eyelets or stakes is the event favourite: light, cheap and easy to cable-tie to fences.
- Aluminium for signs you'll reuse every year.
- Go big: 600mm x 900mm parking signs can be read from a moving car.
Frequently asked questions
Can we add our event name and logo?
Yes. Our add your logo signs and custom signs let you brand your event.
Will they arrive before Christmas events?
Every sign is made to order and dispatched in 2–3 business days. For delivery before Christmas, order by Wednesday 16 December (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA) or Wednesday 9 December (WA, NT). Every sign is 30% off until 31 December, and shipping is free over $500.
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