Smoking in Designated Areas Only sign large red no-smoking symbol bold black text white background black border vertical Maxmetal panel Los Angeles
MUTCD_12x18_SIZECHART
Click to enlarge

$25.00

Smoking in Designated Areas Only Sign

Black and white Smoking in Designated Areas Only sign with central no-smoking symbol on durable Maxmetal®. Location-qualifier format, vertical 12″×18″, UV-resistant, ideal for Los Angeles office buildings, hotels, and medical complexes.

Size: 12 x 18 Inch

Material *

Print Type *

Laminate *

Corners *

Drilled Holes *

Add to wishlist Add to wishlist
SKU: PRP-SMK-028 Categories: , , , Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Description

Description

Overview

This sign approaches the smoking restriction from an angle that none of the other signs in this series use — it frames the policy as a location qualifier rather than a prohibition. “SMOKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY” does not say no smoking. It says smoking exists on this property, but only in specific places. That subtle linguistic shift matters: rather than confronting a smoker with a prohibition that requires an exception to be carved out, it opens with an acknowledgment that smoking is accommodated — and then defines where. For smokers, this reads as a property that respects their habit while managing it responsibly, which tends to generate better voluntary compliance than a sign that leads with denial.

The large no-smoking symbol at the top provides the visual prohibition trigger that stops attention and establishes context, while the three-line black text below reframes the restriction as a spatial policy rather than a blanket ban. The clean white field with black border and no colored header keeps the presentation neutral and professional — appropriate for Los Angeles office buildings, medical complexes, hotel properties, and upscale residential communities where the tone of policy communication matters as much as the policy itself. This sign is particularly effective when posted at non-smoking areas throughout a property, directing smokers toward the designated zones rather than simply telling them they cannot smoke where they are standing.

Key Features & Benefits

  • “SMOKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY” frames the policy as a location qualifier rather than a prohibition — generates better voluntary compliance by acknowledging smoking is accommodated
  • Large central no-smoking symbol provides visual prohibition context before the nuanced text message is read
  • Three-line text layout gives the full location-qualifier message generous vertical spacing for clear readability
  • Neutral white field with black border suits professional, medical, and upscale environments where colored headers would feel out of place
  • Most effective when posted at non-smoking areas throughout a property to actively redirect smokers toward designated zones
  • Clean icon-above-text vertical layout is distinct from every other sign format in this series
  • Built for permanent outdoor installation — resistant to sun, rain, and temperature extremes
  • Ideal for Los Angeles office buildings, medical complexes, hotel properties, and upscale residential communities where respectful, compliance-oriented policy communication is preferred

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 12″ × 18″
  • Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant)
  • Print Options:
    • Standard: UV-printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal®
    • Reflective: Direct UV print on reflective material
  • Mounting Options: Drilled holes available (posts, walls, corridor panels)
  • Corners: Square or rounded corners available
  • Use: Suitable for long-term outdoor exposure in sun, rain, and temperature changes
Additional information

Additional information

Weight 1.5 lbs

Related Products