No Smoking Except in Designated Areas Sign – Red on White

Description Overview At first glance this sign and the previous all-red text version appear nearly identical — both use red typography on a white field with no icon, and both deliver the same two-part smoking policy. But one structural detail separates them entirely: the horizontal dividing line between “NO SMOKING” and “EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.” That single line changes the sign’s visual grammar in a meaningful way. Without it, the two sections read as a continuous statement. With it, they read as two distinct but related clauses — a rule, then its exception — giving the reader a brief visual pause between the restriction and the qualification that follows. This dividing line also removes the red header block entirely, placing both the prohibition and the exception on the same white field with only the rule line marking the boundary between them. The result is the most open and airy layout in this series — a full white background from border to border, with red typography and a single rule doing all the organizational work. For Los Angeles properties that want the lightest possible visual footprint for their smoking policy sign — one that recedes into the environment rather than commanding it — this is the version that achieves that balance while still communicating the complete two-part policy with clarity and authority. Key Features & Benefits Horizontal rule between the restriction and exception creates a deliberate visual pause — the clearest two-clause structure in the series Full white background throughout the entire panel produces the lightest, most open layout in this sign family No header block means neither the restriction nor the exception is visually dominant — both receive equal typographic weight Red border ties the composition together without adding visual mass to the interior Clean, open presentation recedes into the environment — ideal for properties where signage should inform without visually dominating No icon keeps the focus entirely on the policy language — appropriate for text-forward, design-conscious environments Built for permanent outdoor installation — resistant to sun, rain, and temperature extremes Ideal for Los Angeles boutique hotels, upscale retail, design studios, and any property where a light-touch, typography-only smoking policy sign is preferred Technical Specifications Size: 18″ × 12″ Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant) Print Options: Standard: Digitally printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal® Reflective: Direct Digital print on reflective sheeting Mounting Options: Drilled holes available (posts, walls, brackets) Corners: Square or rounded corners available Use: Suitable for long-term outdoor exposure in sun, rain, and temperature changes