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Product Highlights
- Clear Stop Instruction - Alerts drivers when to halt at temporary light-controlled junctions.
- 3M Reflective Film - Ensures visibility of messaging day or night for optimal safety.
- Frame Optional - Supplied framed or unframed to suit various deployment setups.
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SKU RS488373
This When Stop Sign Shows Wait Here roadway sign ensures vehicles halt during signal-controlled operations. Ideal for use alongside temporary traffic lights signs, it provides clear instruction for safe driver behaviour. As a durable temporary traffic sign, it supports regulated flow and compliance. These traffic road signs are essential traffic management signs on live worksites.
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This When Stop Sign Shows Wait Here roadway sign is designed for use in conjunction with temporary traffic lights. It provides clear instruction to drivers, reinforcing safety protocols and reducing confusion at controlled work zones. Used during road maintenance or single-lane operations, it plays a crucial role in managing safe, compliant driver behaviour.
- Directs traffic to stop when portable traffic lights are active, supporting orderly flow.
- Printed on Zintec steel with 3M film for enhanced visibility in all weather conditions.
- Deployable with or without frames to suit specific site logistics and mounting equipment.
- Used on single-lane systems and temporary signal-controlled junctions in roadworks and construction.
- Integrates with cones, lights, and barriers for complete traffic management signs strategies.
When Stop Sign Shows Wait Here roadway signs are critical in signal-controlled traffic systems during roadworks and utility projects. They instruct drivers to stop where visibility may be reduced or traffic control depends on automated lights.
In temporary single-lane or bidirectional systems, these signs help reinforce orderly stopping behaviour to prevent head-on collisions. They are commonly positioned in advance of portable traffic lights and integrate seamlessly into site layouts managed by civil contractors and traffic coordinators.
Constructed from durable Zintec plate with a 3M reflective face, these signs remain visible in poor weather, twilight conditions, or night-time work zones. Crews benefit from the quick deployment format, with optional frame compatibility making it easy to install, reposition or remove based on the traffic plan.
Use cases include bridge repairs, carriageway narrowing, culvert upgrades, and signal-controlled road sections. They also support compliance with temporary signage protocols as outlined in UK traffic safety guidelines.
These traffic road signs form part of a broader temporary traffic sign package, enabling professional contractors to implement safe systems of work. When combined with cones, barriers, and directional signage, they provide a reliable visual command for public and commercial road users alike.
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These “When Stop Sign Shows Wait Here” roadway signs are an essential asset within temporary traffic management systems. Used across a wide range of roadwork and construction scenarios, their role is to provide unambiguous instruction to drivers operating under light-controlled environments. Their message is simple but critical: halt when directed, ensuring safety for both road users and site personnel.
Manufactured from Zintec steel and finished with 3M reflective film, these signs are highly visible even in adverse weather or low-light conditions. Their standard 600mm size meets UK road safety visibility requirements and makes them suitable for urban, suburban, and rural applications. They are typically deployed ahead of portable traffic lights and used in tandem with cones, barriers, and advanced warning signs as part of comprehensive traffic management strategies.
One of the primary benefits of this sign is its adaptability. Available in both framed and unframed formats, it can be mounted in various ways depending on the operational setup of the site. Unframed versions are often used with clip-on frames or mounted directly onto sign stands, offering flexibility for rapid deployment and adjustment as site conditions change. The framed variant provides additional rigidity and wind resistance, ideal for locations exposed to higher traffic flow or weather conditions.
- Durable Materials – The Zintec substrate resists corrosion while maintaining structural integrity during extended use on site.
- Reflective Coating – 3M film ensures compliance with UK visibility standards, reducing the risk of missed instructions during night work.
- Compatible with Other Systems – Works alongside HERMEQ’s full range of traffic barriers, traffic cones, and temporary traffic lights.
- Supports Traffic Compliance – Helps contractors meet temporary signage regulations outlined in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
- Professional Use Cases – Ideal for use in maintenance of bridges, culverts, and during high-visibility or emergency utility works.
This sign is widely adopted by highways agencies, civil engineering firms, and local authority contractors. It helps maintain orderly site access and mitigates risks associated with single-lane operation and restricted visibility. Whether for short-term utility works or longer road closures, it provides a reliable point of control that ensures safer working environments and better compliance from the motoring public.
What is the purpose of the When Stop Sign Shows Wait Here roadway sign?
It instructs drivers to stop at designated locations when temporary traffic lights are in use.
Is it visible in poor weather or low light?
Yes, it is coated with 3M reflective material for maximum visibility at all times.
Can this temporary traffic sign be used without a frame?
Yes, the sign is available framed or unframed to suit your traffic control setup.
Where is this traffic road sign typically used?
Common in single-lane roadworks, bridge maintenance, and portable traffic light systems.
