Country roads and farm tracks bring their own hazards: kangaroos at dusk, cattle on the road, horse riders, cattle grids and electric fences. Signs on your property and private roads warn visitors, contractors and delivery drivers who don't know the area. This guide covers the rural warning signs farmers, rural landholders, pony clubs and wildlife carers use most.
Signs on public roads are installed by councils and road authorities. If you think a public road needs a warning sign, contact your council. The signs below are for private property, farm roads and access tracks.
1. Livestock on the road
- Cattle on road and Cattle: please drive slowly
- Sheep warning diamond
- Cattle grid ahead, slow down and Grid warning diamond
- Stock pickers operating, keep clear
2. Wildlife
- Kangaroos warning and Caution: kangaroos, drive slowly
- Koalas warning diamond and Wombats warning diamond
- Please do not feed the wildlife
3. Horses
- Horse riders warning diamond and Caution: horse riders
- Horses crossing
- Please do not feed the horses and Caution: horses may bite, do not feed
- Horse float parking only for pony clubs and showgrounds.
4. Snakes
5. Electric fences
Electric fences near public areas, roads or boundaries often need warning signs at regular intervals. Check your state's rules and the fence manufacturer's instructions.
6. Gates and farm roads
- Keep gate closed, cattle inside and Farm livestock: please keep this gate shut
- Private road: farm vehicles only
See also our farm biosecurity signs guide, no trespassing signs guide and bushfire season signs guide.
Lambing and calving season: Lambing in progress, keep dogs on a lead ยท Calving in progress, please do not enter
More animal and nature warnings: Swooping magpies active in this area ยท Bees, beehives in this area ยท Ticks active, check yourself ยท Beware of the bull ยท Emu warning ยท Deer warning
Material tips
Rural signs face harsh sun, dust and the odd bump from stock. Use reflective aluminium for anything on a road or track, with post mount holes for star pickets and posts.
Also in our range: Warning Wood Chipper in Use ยท Warning Livestock ยท Warning Visitors Please Respect Farm Biosecurity Sign with Custom Number ยท Quad Bike Helmets Must Be Worn ยท Wild Horse Warning ยท Farm Speed Limit 20 km/h
Frequently asked questions
Can I add my farm name and phone number?
Yes. Our custom rural signs and farm entrance sign let you add your details.
How fast will they arrive?
Every sign is made to order and dispatched in 2โ3 business days, delivered Australia-wide. Shipping is free on orders over $500.
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