Generate Pickup Only Sign

How to Generate a Pickup Only Sign

1. Choose the wording. Curbside suits order pickup, Takeout suits restaurants, and Rideshare suits spots where drivers meet riders.
2. Enter the pickup area or spots. Type something short, such as Spots 1–4 or Front Entrance, so people know where to pull in.
3. Pick a sign color. Choose navy, red or green for the banners, border and symbol.
4. Choose a bottom message. Select 10 Minute Limit, Please Move Promptly, Violators Will Be Towed or Tow-Away Zone.
5. Add details (optional). Type a short line such as Call When You Arrive or Show Order Number.
6. Download or copy. Click Download Sign to save a PNG, or Copy Sign to paste it into a document, then print and post it.

Which Pickup Message Should You Choose?

• 10 Minute Limit: keeps spaces turning over and tells customers how long they can wait. Pick a limit that matches how long orders really take.
• Please Move Promptly: a friendlier reminder when you don't want to set a specific time.
• Violators Will Be Towed: warns drivers that vehicles that don't belong may be removed. Check local towing signage rules before using it.
• Tow-Away Zone: a shorter towing warning that fits narrow signs.

Tips for Posting a Pickup Only Sign

• Post signs at the head of each pickup space at eye level, and add one at the lot entrance so drivers know where to go.
• Number the spaces and use the details line to say what to do on arrival, such as Call When You Arrive.
• Place pickup spaces close to the door, since a short walk is the point of a pickup spot.
• Rideshare spots work best near an entrance but away from the main flow of traffic.
• Use a laminated or weatherproof print for anything outdoors.
• Curb zones on public streets are set by the city or county, and accessible (disabled) parking spaces have their own legal signage requirements. Don't use a generic sign for those.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Generate Pickup Only Sign tool?

It is a free tool from PayToPark that creates a printable Pickup Only sign in your browser. You choose curbside, takeout or rideshare wording, enter the pickup area or spot numbers such as Spots 1–4, pick a sign color and a bottom message such as 10 Minute Limit, add an optional details line, then download or copy the sign as a PNG image.

Is the Pickup Only sign maker free, and do I need an account?

The tool has no payment step and does not require an account. The sign is drawn in your browser, so there is nothing to sign up for or upload.

What is the difference between curbside, takeout and rideshare pickup signs?

Curbside Pickup Only is for spaces where customers wait for an order to be brought to their car, such as retail or grocery pickup. Takeout Pickup Only fits restaurants where customers run in to collect food. Rideshare Pickup Only marks a spot where drivers can meet riders, such as at a venue or apartment building. All three use the same layout, so pick the wording that matches how the spaces are used.

Should I add a time limit to a pickup sign?

A short limit helps keep spaces turning over. The bottom message options include 10 Minute Limit, or you can use the Details field for your own line such as Show Order Number or Call When You Arrive. The Pickup Area or Spots field takes up to 24 characters, such as Spots 1–4.

What size is the sign I download?

The sign is a portrait PNG that is 800 by 1200 pixels, a 2:3 ratio. It prints sharply at about 4 by 6 inches. Larger prints will look softer, so for big outdoor signs consider having a sign shop reproduce the design.

Can I have a car towed for parking in a pickup space?

Not based on a sign alone. This tool is for private lots and garages. Rules for towing signage, including required wording, size, placement and contact information, vary by state and city, so check your local requirements and any towing company agreement before relying on a sign to enforce towing. Curb zones on public streets are set by the city or county, so contact them for those, and accessible (disabled) parking spaces have their own legal signage requirements.

What other parking signs can I make?

PayToPark has free generators for other signs. Try the Reserved Parking sign generator, the Customer Parking Only sign generator or the Visitor Parking sign generator, or use the Pay to Park sign maker to let drivers scan and pay at your lot.