Compliance signage for licensed venues
Signs are useful for notifying staff and patrons of their legal requirements and the fines for breaking liquor laws. The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation provides signs for you to download, print and display at your licensed premises. The fine amounts noted on signs change on 1 July each year.
We encourage you to use the signage provided in this guide to tell your patrons what you expect of them while at your licensed premises. You can also clearly convey to patrons and staff that you support your staff in refusing service; and your staff can point out these signs when enforcing responsible service of alcohol laws.
Signage for licensed venues cover the topics of:
- mandatory signs
- BYO and takeaway alcohol
- identified organisations
- minors
- noise restrictions
- refusal of service
- patron and venue safety.
Signage that licensed venues must display by law
Under the Liquor Act 1992, you must display the following mandatory signs on a conspicuous part of the premises:
- Liquor licence/permit details
Also read Liquor guideline 14: Particulars to be displayed on licensed premises.
- RAMP sign
This sign advises patrons of their right to see the venue's risk-assessed management plan (RAMP).
- ID scanning collection notice
If your venue is a regulated premises for ID scanning purposes, you must display a summary of your privacy policy at or near the entrance to the venue, to allow patrons to view it before producing photo ID. Also read, Liquor guideline 64: Privacy obligations for establishing and operating identification scanning systems.
- closed-circuit television (CCTV) signs advising patrons that CCTV equipment is in use at the premises, for example:
- This venue is under video surveillance poster and LCD screen sign
- This venue is under video surveillance and search by metal detectors poster and LCD screen sign
- Video surveillance, metal detectors and management can refuse entry poster and LCD screen sign.
You must display CCTV signs if:
- your licensed venue is situated in the Brisbane City Council area and has approved trading hours after 1am
- or
- your licence document contains a CCTV-related condition.
We recommend you also use the other signs in this guide to help you with responsible service of alcohol requirements and to assist in creating a safe environment for your staff and patrons.
Also consider...
- Download the Follow the law RSA refresher posters and LCDs.
- Read more about compliance for liquor licensees.
- Learn more about patron and venue safety.
- Find out the liquor fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Take our compliance inspections for licensed venues refresher and test your knowledge with the quiz.
- Get behind the bar to learn the tricks to refusing service to intoxicated patrons.
BYO and takeaway signage for licensed venues
Download and display signage to show your patrons what is acceptable regarding BYO and takeaway alcohol at your licensed venue.
| Sign text | Download |
|---|---|
| It is illegal to take alcohol into or away from this event. You could face a fine of $4,172. | It is illegal to take alcohol into or away from this event sign |
| It is illegal to take alcohol into or away from this event. You can be fined $4,172 on-the-spot. | It is illegal to take alcohol into or away from this event LCD screen sign for use on venue screens. |
| No BYO. We are a licensed venue only. | No BYO sign |
| We are licensed and allow BYO. | BYO licensed sign |
| You can only drink liquor in the authorised permit area. | Liquor in permit area sign |
| You can't take liquor beyond this point. Fines apply. | You can't take liquor beyond this point:
|
| You must be seated to consume liquor in the footpath dining area | Liquor in footpath dining area sign (Liquor licensees can use this sign if it is a condition of their licence.) |
Also consider...
Noise signage for licensed venues
Download and display signage to tell your patrons what is acceptable regarding noise at your licensed venue.
| Sign text | Download artwork |
|---|---|
| When leaving this venue, please consider our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum. | Please be considerate when leaving:
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Also consider...
- Download the Follow the law RSA refresher posters and LCDs.
- Read more about compliance for liquor licensees.
- Learn more about patron and venue safety.
- Find out the liquor fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Take our compliance inspections for licensed venues refresher and test your knowledge with the quiz.
- Get behind the bar to learn the tricks to refusing service to intoxicated patrons.
Organised crime and prohibited items signage for licensed venues
Download and display signage to tell your patrons what is legal regarding identified organisations and prohibited items at your licensed venue.
| Sign text | Download artwork |
|---|---|
| Wearing or carrying clothing or other items displaying the club patch, insignia or logo of an identified organisation at this venue is illegal. Maximum penalty, you, management and staff: $4,172 | Wearing club patch, insignia or logo is illegal:
|
Also consider...
- Download the Follow the law RSA refresher posters and LCDs.
- Read more about compliance for liquor licensees.
- Learn more about patron and venue safety.
- Find out the liquor fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Take our compliance inspections for licensed venues refresher and test your knowledge with the quiz.
- Get behind the bar to learn the tricks to refusing service to intoxicated patrons.
Patron safety signage for licensed venues
Download and display signage to tell your patrons what safety and security measures are in at your licensed venue.
| Sign text | Download artwork |
|---|---|
| For your safety, this venue is under video surveillance and you may be searched with a metal detector before entry. | Video surveillance and metal detector:
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| For your safety, this venue has constant video surveillance and hand-held metal detectors. Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any patron. | Video surveillance, metal detector and refuse entry: |
| You can ask to see the risk-assessed management plan for this venue | You can ask to view RAMP: |
| Spiking is real. Never leave your drink alone. | Never leave your drink alone: |
| Spiking is real. Report suspicious behaviour. | Report suspicious behaviour: |
| Spiking is real. Be aware of suspicious behaviour. | Be aware of suspicious behaviour: |
| Spiking is real. Remove unattended drink. | Remove unattended drink poster. |
Also consider...
- Explore the StreetSmarts tools and resources for help to drive smarter.
- Download the Follow the law RSA refresher posters and LCDs.
- Read more about compliance for liquor licensees.
- Learn more about patron and venue safety.
- Find out the liquor fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Take our compliance inspections for licensed venues refresher and test your knowledge with the quiz.
- Get behind the bar to learn the tricks to refusing service to intoxicated patrons.
Rapid intoxication signage for licensed venues
Download and display signage to show your patrons what is acceptable regarding rapid intoxication drinks at your licensed venue.
| Sign text | Download artwork |
|---|---|
| No rapid intoxication drinks, including shots, after 12am. $4,172. | No rapid intoxication drinks after 12am:
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From 1 July 2016, after midnight in all Queensland venues:
| Examples of rapid-intoxication drinks banned after midnight: |
Also consider...
- Download the Follow the law RSA refresher posters and LCDs.
- Read more about compliance for liquor licensees.
- Learn more about patron and venue safety.
- Find out the liquor fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Take our compliance inspections for licensed venues refresher and test your knowledge with the quiz.
- Get behind the bar to learn the tricks to refusing service to intoxicated patrons.
Refusal of service signage for licensed venues
Download and display signage to tell your patrons what to expect regarding refusal of service, service cut-off times, intoxicated and disorderly patrons at your licensed venue, and who is permitted to purchase alcohol at a community club.
| Sign text | Download artwork |
|---|---|
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Your safety matters – let us make the call. Aggressive? You won't be served. | Aggressive? You won't be served (Behind the bar):
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Your safety matters – let us make the call. Unsteady? You won't be served. | Unsteady? You won't be served (Behind the bar): |
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Your safety matters – let us make the call. Confused? You won't be served. | Confused? You won't be served (Behind the bar): |
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Your safety matters – let us make the call. Slurring? You won't be served. | Slurring? You won't be served sign (Behind the bar): |
No liquor served or supplied after 12am. | No liquor served or supplied after 12am: |
| No liquor served or supplied after 1am. | No liquor served or supplied after 1am: |
| No liquor will be served or supplied after 2am. | No liquor served or supplied after 2am: |
| No liquor served or supplied after 3am. | No liquor served or supplied after 3am: |
| No liquor can be consumed at this venue after 2.30am. Fines apply. | No liquor consumed after 2.30am: |
| No liquor can be consumed at this venue after 3.30am. Fines apply. | No liquor consumed after 3.30am: |
| No rapid intoxication drinks, including shots, after 12am. $4,172. | No rapid intoxication drinks after 12am: |
| Drunk or disorderly? Creating a disturbance? You can be fined up to $4,172 | Not drunk or disorderly: |
| It's illegal for us to supply liquor to you if you are unduly intoxicated, disorderly, under 18. Fines apply. | It's illegal for us to supply liquor if you're drunk, disorderly, under 18: |
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We can be fined if we sell, supply, or allow liquor to be consumed by an unduly intoxicated patron. Management: $4,172 Staff: $4,172 We can't afford that. You won't be served. | We can be fined for serving unduly intoxicated patrons: |
| If you refuse to leave when asked you can be fined $4,172. No more. It's the law. | Refusing to leave when asked: |
| By law, we must refuse service to unduly intoxicated patrons. | By law we must refuse service: |
| We support staff who refuse service to intoxicated patrons. | We support staff who refuse service: |
| We have the right to refuse entry to any person. | Right to refuse entry: |
You may purchase alcohol here if you are:
| You may purchase alcohol here (club): |
Also consider...
- Download the Follow the law RSA refresher posters and LCDs.
- Read more about compliance for liquor licensees.
- Learn more about patron and venue safety.
- Find out the liquor fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Take our compliance inspections for licensed venues refresher and test your knowledge with the quiz.
- Get behind the bar to learn the tricks to refusing service to intoxicated patrons.
Under 18 and false ID signage for licensed venues
Download and display signage to show your patrons what laws apply regarding under-age people, identification, and supplying alcohol to minors at your licensed venue.
| Sign text | Download artwork |
|---|---|
Under 18? Fines apply if you drink alcohol at this venue: We can't afford that. Can you? | Under 18 fines apply if you drink alcohol:
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| Under 18? You can't enter this area unless supervised by a responsible adult. | Under 18 can't enter without adult supervision: |
Buying for under 18s? Irresponsibly supplying alcohol to under 18s is illegal and fines apply. $4,172 It could be the most expensive drink you'll ever buy. | Most expensive drink poster |
Buying for under 18s? It could be the most expensive drink you'll ever buy. Irresponsible supply is illegal. Fines of up to $4,172 apply. | Most expensive drink (LCD screen) |
| Under 18? You are not allowed beyond this point. | Under 18 not allowed beyond this point: |
| Using a fake or false ID? You could be fined $4,172 on-the-spot. Can you afford that? | Using a fake ID: |
| Under 18? Using a mate's ID? On-the-spot fine of $4,172 applies. | Under 18 and using a mate's ID: |
| Changed your date of birth on your ID card? On-the-spot fine of $4,172 applies. | Changed your DOB on your ID: |
| Letting a mate use your ID? On-the-spot fine of $4,172 applies. | Letting a mate use your ID: |
| On entry, club members and reciprocal members must produce membership cards and visitors need to sign in. | On entry produce membership card or sign in (clubs): |
Also consider...
- Download the Follow the law RSA refresher posters and LCDs.
- Read more about compliance for liquor licensees.
- Learn more about patron and venue safety.
- Find out the liquor fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Take our compliance inspections for licensed venues refresher and test your knowledge with the quiz.
- Get behind the bar to learn the tricks to refusing service to intoxicated patrons.
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