The Best Locations for Your Address Sign
Choosing the right spot for your reflective address sign can mean the difference between fast emergency response and wasted minutes. Here's where to place it.
Why Placement Matters
When every second counts, emergency responders need to find your address quickly. A reflective address sign is only effective if it's placed where it can be seen from the road.
Top Locations
1. Mailbox Post
The most common and effective location. Mount your sign vertically on the post — it adds about 5 inches of height and is visible from both directions without blocking mail delivery.
2. Driveway Entrance
For homes set back from the road, a driveway-mounted post sign (like our FlagPost™ or GuidePost™) ensures visibility even from a distance.
3. Front Fence or Gate
If your property has a fence or gate near the road, mounting a reflective sign at driver eye-level makes it easy to spot.
4. Dedicated Post Near the Road
In rural areas where mailboxes may be clustered, a standalone 4×4 post at your driveway entrance with a reflective sign is the best option.
What to Avoid
- Behind bushes or trees — vegetation can block line of sight
- Too high or too low — driver eye-level (3-5 feet) is ideal
- Only on the house — if your home is set back, road-visible signage is critical
- Non-reflective alternatives — without reflectivity, your sign disappears at night
The Visi Blue Advantage
All Visi Blue signs use high-intensity reflective vinyl that shines brilliantly when headlights hit them, ensuring 24/7 visibility. Made right here in Travelers Rest, SC.