This gallery presents the collection of photos submitted for the World Of Signage Photo Contest by the readers of Smashing Magazine. We received over 2,500+ photos from our readers across the globe, and present a selection of the most interesting photos in the overview below.
The topic of this gallery is Road and Street signs. A big group of signs that direct and inform the flow of people passing by on the roads of the world. Please notice: each photo has a certain license, provided in the description of the photo. Before using the images for private or commercial projects, make sure that the license allows you to do so. Also, you can click on the photos for a larger preview.
Please feel free to take a look at other submissions as well (links to other galleries are listed in the end of this gallery).
Road / Street Signs
Rusty STOP Sign
Rusty STOP Sign [ large preview ]
“Rusty STOP sign found nearby my house at the countryside.” Photo taken by Bogdan Teodorescu from Romania.
Stop and Stare
Stop and Stare [ large preview ]
“During a torrential rain storm, waiting a bus stop I tried to read a road sign upside down. ” Stop” At which point the sun came out presenting a beautiful reflection in a puddle. the gutter is rarely a place to find beauty..” Photo taken by Steven Fullerton from Scotland.
Stop
Stop [ large preview ]
“Though you have wheels you have to know where to stop.” Photo taken by Md. Zabir Hasan from Bangladesh.
Stop Car
Stop Car [ large preview ]
“This picture was taken at the Mall of Asia, using a Canon 500d. The shutter speed was set low to make the moving cars blurred.” Photo taken by Eleanor Ong from Philippines.
Stop People
Stop People [ large preview ]
“This picture was taken at the Mall of Asia, using a Canon 500d. The shutter speed was set low to capture a blurred image of the people moving around.” Photo taken by Eleanor Ong from Philippines.
Stop di emergenza
Stop di emergenza [ large preview ]
“Emergency stop for industrial machinery depicted in a wineyard company in Sicily, Italy.” Licensed: CC by-sa. Photo taken by Giuseppe Costanza from Italy.
Touristic bus
Touristic bus [ large preview ]
“Bus stop sign.” Photo taken by Bogdan Judit from Italy.
Stop
Stop [ large preview ]
“Stop sign in Tunisia.” Photo taken by Mario Poje from Croatia.
World’s Largest Truck Stop
World’s Largest Truck Stop [ large preview ]
“The road sign showcasing The World’s Largest Truck Stop in Iowa.” Photo taken by Jennifer Hollister from USA.
Please Halt
Please Halt [ large preview ]
“The stop sign that sits right on the street where I live. Taken on a chilly winter morning with a pentax k100.” Photo taken by Daniel Kao from USA.
Bump
Bump [ large preview ]
“Sometime a little bump on the road can save you.” Photo taken by Md. Zabir Hasan from Bangladesh.
No Estacionamiento (parking) sign Buenos Aires Argentina
No Estacionamiento (parking) sign Buenos Aires Argentina [ large preview ]
“A no parking (parking is ‘Estactionamiento’ in Spanish) or no ecstasy sign? Buesnos Aires, Argentina.” Licensed: Permission for use by Smashing Magazine is granted. Photo taken by Paul Juniper from Australia.
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Parking to the third
Parking to the third [ large preview ]
“Three parking signs visible from one location, each serving its own purpose.” Photo taken by Joralyn Zaballero from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
PublicParking
PublicParking [ large preview ]
“The mixture of textures, color and type that I found in German Village, Columbus, Ohio. Taken with iPhone.” Photo taken by Phil Franks from USA.
ParkingGarage 2
ParkingGarage 2 [ large preview ]
“You can always find the best type in parking garages! Taken with iPhone.” Photo taken by Phil Franks from USA.
Public Garage Parking
Public Garage Parking [ large preview ]
“Sign for public parking in downtown Denver, CO.” Photo taken by Jennifer Hollister from USA.
Client parking lot
Client parking lot [ large preview ]
“Parking lot for clients.” Photo taken by Comsa Antonia from Romania.
This way to basement parking
This way to basement parking [ large preview ]
“A parking signage showing the way to the basement parking at SMX Convention Center.” Photo taken by Drexel Dennis Sineneng from Philippines.
No Parking on Grass
No Parking on Grass [ large preview ]
“Sign in parking lot at Smith Family Luau in Kauai, Hawaii.” Photo taken by Heather Evans from USA.
Bike parking sign
Bike parking sign [ large preview ]
“A bike parking sign in the city of Heraklion, watch for the city’s sign up and left.” Licensed: Royalty Free. Photo taken by Miljkovic Milos from Greece.
Parking without words
Parking without words [ large preview ]
“A parking sign that is a particularly good example of signage, due to its ability to indicate pay-parking with cash or credit card, without using words.” Photo taken by Danny Wood from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Parkingarrow
Parkingarrow [ large preview ]
“Business sign with an arron in a blue circle pointing towards the parking building.” By Carmen Sosia from USA.
2 Hours Free Parking Building Signage
2 Hours Free Parking Building Signage [ large preview ]
“Signage indicating customers are entitled to 2 hours free parking at the basement.” By Marcelo Paulo from Philippines.
Sign out parking
Sign out parking [ large preview ]
“Sunset exit sign on a parking.” By NUnub from France.
Parking Fin
Parking Fin [ large preview ]
“End of parking sign.” License: All Rights Reserved. By Cornelius Dorgan from Luxembourg.
Cryptic writings
Cryptic writings [ large preview ]
“Letters in a parking garace in Helsinki. Not very informative.” By Erkki Punttila from Finland.
Paid parking Sofia, Bulgaria
Paid parking Sofia, Bulgaria [ large preview ]
“One of the many rusty paid parking signs in Bulgaria’s capital city.” Licensed: Creative Commons Attribution License. By Dimitar Nikolov from Bulgaria.
Parking in Siberia
Parking in Siberia [ large preview ]
“This made me laugh, n the road to Lensk (Siberia) there was this parking sign. There is absolutely nothing for miles and miles around.” By Ewan Rayment from England.
Don’t even think of parking here
Don’t even think of parking here [ large preview ]
“The picture was taken in NYC in 2009.” By Stefan Vogel from Germany.
Heavenly Parking
Heavenly Parking [ large preview ]
“Parking sign (Malta).” By Chris Purnell from UK.
Compact
Compact [ large preview ]
“Parking space for compact car.” By Melvin Soe from USA.
P for Pig
P for Pig [ large preview ]
“Saw this in Vietnam at a Parking space. Amused how the folks try to vandalise neatly.” By Chow Ying Yi from Singapore.
Par king
Par king [ large preview ]
“Royalistic parking signage in New York City, reminding you of who car drivers truly are.” By Flip Flap Man from United States.
Washingthon
Washingthon [ large preview ]
“No standing or parking anytime.” By Vasovic from France.
Walking sign and shadow
Walking sign and shadow [ large preview ]
“Pathway in a parking lot, Montreal.” By Vincent Nageotte from Canada.
Reserved for the Suits
Reserved for the Suits [ large preview ]
“My father worked at this company in the 1970s, and was never able to park here. The factory has been long closed,(and has now been converted into condominiums), but the sign still protects the reserved parking stalls.” By Jason Bequette from USA.
No parking
No parking [ large preview ]
“Hand painted sign.” By Travers Smyth from UK.
No Parking No Kidding
No Parking No Kidding [ large preview ]
”“No Parking” sign from New York.” Licensed: cc by-nc-sa. By Hercules Papatheodorou from Greece.
Parking Sign
Parking Sign [ large preview ]
“Parking Sign in Mexico.” By Ifat Hod from Israel.
Tender Parking
Tender Parking [ large preview ]
“Tenderloin, San Francisco Parking Garage.” By John Seven from USA.
Pay and park
Pay and park [ large preview ]
“Parking lot sign.” By Hjörvar Þór Sævarsson from Iceland.
Thank you!
Thanks to all participants for taking their time for preparing and sending submissions for the contest and creating a unique and diversified gallery presented above. We truly appreciate and respect your efforts and your time, folks!
Further Galleries
You may want to take a look at other contest galleries, too:
- Abstract and Weird Signs 1
- Abstract and Weird Signs 2
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 1
- Advertising and Promotional Signs 2
- Corporate Logos and Branding Signs
- “Forbidden” Signs 1
- “Forbidden” Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 1
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 2
- Funny, Clever and Original Signs 3
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 1
- Graffiti and Hand-Written Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 1
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 2
- Hotel, Restaurant and Diner Signs 3
- Information and Instructional Signs 1
- Information and Instructional Signs 2
- Library Signs
- Monument and Memorial Signs
- Museum Signs 1
- Museum Signs 2
- Public and State Building Signs 1
- Public and State Building Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 1
- Road and Street Signs 2
- Road and Street Signs 3
- Road and Street Signs 4
- Road and Street Signs 5
- School and Park Signs
- Shop and Store Signs 1
- Shop and Store Signs 2
- Shop and Store Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 1
- Street Wayfinding Signs 2
- Street Wayfinding Signs 3
- Street Wayfinding Signs 4
- Train and Airport Signs 1
- Train and Airport Signs 2
- Underground and Metro Signs
- Warning and Danger Signs 1
- Warning and Danger Signs 2
- Warning and Danger Signs 3
- Warning and Danger Signs 4
- Warning and Danger Signs 5
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 1
- Wayfinding in Buildings Signs 2
- WC and Restroom Signs 1
- WC and Restroom Signs 2
- Welcome Signs
- Other photos 1
- Other photos 2