544.2 elderly people road sign face
The 544.2 sign warns drivers that elderly or disabled pedestrians may be crossing in the area - people who may be slower, less steady, or have reduced vision, and who may need more time to cross the road. It is typically sited near assisted living housing or residential areas with a high number of pedestrians, rather than at a pedestrian or zebra crossing. This is the sign face only, made in the UK from 3mm aluminium composite with a Class 2 R2/RA2 high-intensity reflective surface, CE marked to BS EN 12899-1:2007 for permanent use on the public highway. Choose a 450mm, 600mm or 750mm face, post mounted or wall mounted.
Key features
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Diagram 544.2 - warns drivers that elderly or disabled pedestrians may be crossing nearby.
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Road-legal spec - CE marked to BS EN 12899-1:2007 and manufactured to UK highway regulations.
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Class 2 R2/RA2 reflectivity - a high-intensity surface that returns light to headlights in low light and poor weather.
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3mm aluminium composite - a long-lasting face that stands up to year-round weather.
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Two mounting options - post mounted faces come with rear channels for anti-rotational clips; wall mounted faces are supplied undrilled.
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Three sizes - 450mm, 600mm and 750mm faces.
Where it is used
- Near assisted living housing, care homes and residential areas with higher pedestrian numbers
- Areas without a formal pedestrian or zebra crossing where elderly or disabled people cross
- Sometimes combined with the Disabled People sign (diagram 547.4), a Distance Ahead plate (diagram 572), or a directional arrow (diagram 573)
- Replacing faded or damaged 544.2 signs
Mounting and sizes
Post mounted sign faces are supplied with rear channels that clamp to the post with anti-rotational clips, so the face stays square once fixed. Posts and clips are sold separately. Wall mounted faces come with no holes - the aluminium composite drills easily for screw fixing, or can be fixed with a no-nails adhesive. Each size is available in either mounting option.
Specification
| Specification |
Detail |
| Diagram reference |
544.2 |
| Sign sizes |
450mm, 600mm or 750mm |
| Face thickness |
3mm |
| Material |
Aluminium composite |
| Reflectivity |
Class 2 R2/RA2 |
| Certification |
CE marked to BS EN 12899-1:2007 |
| Face colour |
Red, white and black |
| Rear colour |
Grey |
| Mounting |
Post mounted (c/w rear channels) or wall mounted |
| Origin |
Made in the UK |