Pedestrians Please Use Other Footpath Sign
Directs pedestrians to an alternative walking route using clear and highly visible guidance.
• Instructs pedestrians to use an alternative footpath or walkway
• Ideal for construction sites, roadworks, temporary closures, and public areas
• Bold red and white design with prohibition symbol ensures excellent visibility
• Available in Rigid Plastic (1mm), Rigid Plastic (2mm), Self Adhesive Vinyl and Recyclable Correx ® (4mm)
• Helps maintain safe pedestrian movement and reduces access to restricted areas
Product Overview
The Pedestrians Please Use Other Footpath Sign is designed to redirect pedestrians safely towards an alternative walking route where access is restricted or unsafe. Featuring a clear prohibition symbol with bold text, this sign helps improve pedestrian safety, maintain organised foot traffic, and reduce the risk of accidents around construction sites, roadworks, and temporary closures.
Where to Use
- Construction sites
- Roadworks and maintenance areas
- Temporary footpath closures
- Public walkways
- Restricted pedestrian zones
Key Features
- Clearly redirects pedestrians to another footpath
- Recognised prohibition symbol for quick understanding
- Bold text improves visibility and readability
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Supports safer pedestrian traffic management
Materials & Options
- Rigid Plastic (1mm)
- Rigid Plastic (2mm)
- Self Adhesive Vinyl
- Recyclable Correx ® (4mm)
Compliance
This sign supports compliance with UK health and safety regulations, including:
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should this sign be installed?
This sign should be installed near closed walkways, restricted access areas, and locations where pedestrians must follow an alternative route.
Is this sign suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, this sign is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments depending on the selected material.
What does this sign indicate?
This sign instructs pedestrians to avoid the current footpath and use an alternative pedestrian route.
Trade Discounts
Rainbow Safety supplies safety signs to trade professionals across the UK.
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- Fire safety service companies
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Rainbow Safety rewards regular customers across the UK who order safety signs on an ongoing basis.
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“Rainbow Safety has become our go-to supplier for safety signs.”
We regularly need safety signs for maintenance work, refurbishments and ongoing compliance updates. Since ordering from Rainbow Safety, the process has been straightforward, reliable and cost-effective.
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Reviews
Good quality and easy to install. The message is clear and has reduced confusion for pedestrians.
Clear sign—helped direct foot traffic safely around our site.
Good quality and arrived fast.