How to Tell if Custom Traffic Signs are Right for You

Let’s face it: there’s no shortage of traffic signage in the United States. Since Eisenhower created the interstate highway system almost 70 years ago, Americans have relied on signage more and more in order to indicate traffic laws and warning to drivers both local and national. For that reason, there are a staggering number of signs today that are used all across the nation; signs as common as “Speed Limit” all the way to more unique ones, like “Gator Crossing.”

In a way, there’s a lot you can tell about a community based only on its signage. Signage communicates a community’s desire for order, a community’s unique driving habits and lifestyle, and daily phenomenon that shape that community, such as mountainous terrain, thick snow, or dense wildlife. So when you think about it, roadway signs are a reflection of the community itself.

With that in mind, we understand that every community is different. And despite the many standardized road signs that arose after Eisenhower’s interstates, we understand that your community requires signage unique to your community’s norms and needs. With that in mind, we’re taking this month’s blog to discuss whether custom traffic signs are right for you.

You Have a Unique Signage Need

The easiest way to tell that you could benefit from custom traffic signs is if you have a unique signage need. You can tell you have a unique signage need if you fit at least one of the following two criteria:

• There are no pre-made signs that display the text or message you need
• There are no pre-made signs that display a message in the way you need

The first criteria is pretty self-explanatory, but the second is a bit more vague, so we’ll discuss more deeply.

Essentially, the second criteria describes that some signs just won’t have the capabilities needed in order to effectively communicate its message to motorists. For example, signage that will be used in low-visibility environments may require LED lights in order to truly be effective.

You Want More Bang for Your Buck

Another reason you may want custom traffic signage is because of the additional features you can request. For instance, here at National Sign and Signal, our custom enhanced static signs come equipped with 100,000 hours of LED life—that’s over a decade of reliable lighting.

Quality of life features like this advanced battery life are essential for custom traffic signage that:

• Will be placed in hard-to-access locations
• Need to be checked up on infrequently, instead of frequently
• Call for reliable, long-term signage lighting solutions instead of short-term ones

Get Your Custom Traffic Signs Today

Whatever your signage need, our professionals here at National Sign and Signal are here to provide the custom traffic signs you need. With over 70 years of experience in the business, we’re the industry leader in illuminated signs and signal manufacturing in the traffic and transportation industries. To create your custom traffic signs, click here to contact us today!