In-House Sign Shop

1st Vanguard Rentals & Sales manufacturers and prints DOT and MUTCD compliant signs at our Northern California Sign Shop in Fairfield, CA.

Collection of various traffic and safety signs, including an orange 'Exit Closed' sign, a white 'One Way' arrow sign, a white 'Fines Double' sign, and a partially visible red and black warning sign with the word 'Danger'.

CUSTOM STREET & REGULATORY SIGNS FOR CITIES & CONTRACTORS

1st Vanguard’s sign shop proudly serves as a trusted sign manufacturer for the federal government and local municipalities, offering custom-made signage crafted right in our shop. We specialize in made-to-order signs with fast turnaround times to meet the needs of businesses, government agencies, and contractors alike.

DOT & MUTCD SIGN SHOP

A stop sign with a white rectangular sign below it that says 'NO TURNS'.

Regulatory Traffic Signs

School zone sign with a pedestrian symbol and a speed limit of 20 mph, active during school days from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Schoo Zone Signs

Two parking signs, one for reserved handicapped parking with a blue symbol and one indicating no parking with a red circle and arrow.

Parking Signs

Three safety signs: one warning of a flooded floor, one indicating road closure, and one showing a person shoveling.

Construction Signs

Street sign reading 'Cedar Blvd' with the numbers '0442' and two metal brackets, and a metal pole with a square hollow galvanized steel pipe.

Street Signs & Hardware

Yellow road signs with black text and symbols, indicating slow speed and a left turn.

MUTCD Warning Signs

Collection of road work and parking warning signs, including a diamond-shaped orange sign that says "Sidewalk Closed," an orange warning sign that says "Warning! You have parked in a No Parking area," and a white and red sign that says "Temporary No Parking" with spaces for time, date, and street paving details.

Temporary Cardboard Signs

Orange diamond-shaped road work ahead sign with orange and black barricades on the side.

Roll-Up Signs, Stands & Braces

Green customizable street sign with 'Your Text Here' at the top and a smaller caution sign underneath with space for additional text.

Custom Aluminum Signs

Northern California’s Trusted Source for DOT and MUTCD Compliant Signs.

1st Vanguard proudly serves municipalities, public works departments, and licensed contractors across the region. Our team understands the specifications required for traffic control signs, regulatory signage, and urban planning signage, and we manufacture everything to spec in our own shop. If you're searching for a city-approved sign shop near you or need official street signs for a public project, we’re your trusted source.

Who We Serve

  • City governments and municipalities

  • Public works and transportation departments

  • Licensed contractors and civil engineers

  • Urban development and infrastructure teams

Why Work With Us?

  • Trusted by local and federal agencies

  • DOT-approved materials and specs

  • Quick turnaround on small or large orders

  • Experience with public bids and procurement

  • Local sign shop with national-quality standards

WAYFINDING SIGNAGE

Restroom signs with room numbers and a name tag for Rebecca Lucero.
Wayfinding signage for health care with sign indicating the location for nurse check-in and family restroom, with icons for accessibility and staff.

Wayfinding Signs for Government

Wayfinding Signs for Healthcare

Wayfinding signage for businesses and corporations
Wayfinding signage for schools and universities with sign indicating stairs, cafeteria, gymnasium, and auditorium

Corporate Wayfinding Signs

Wayfinding Signs for Education

Logo for 2/90 Sign Systems with red and gray text.
Red 3M logo on a white background.
  • MUTCD signs by 1st Vanguard in Fairfield CA
  • aluminum trail signs for regional parks
  • Danger signs
  • parking lot signs for retail shopping centers
  • Sign blanks at the 1st Vanguard sign shop
  • sign shop manager at work at 1st Vanguard sign shop

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