Signs in the linguistic landscape (LL) can be used to both inform the publicand to regulate their actions – functions that are highly relevant when communicatingabout risk. This chapter discusses the characteristics of the riskdiscourse carried by the linguistic landscape, more specifically the safetyinformation signage found onboard metro carriages in Stockholm andHelsinki. The analysis deals with both how such information is presentedon the multimodal signs and what kinds of risks and responsibilities aredepicted as part of this information. The results show that emplacement andthe visual design, more specifically the application of colours, are noteworthycharacteristics of risk discourse present in the LL. Few actual risks arespelled out in the signage and even if the readers can be given responsibilityto act in the face of risks, this information can be worded in different ways.Considering interpersonal speech functions, both direct commands andmore ambivalent, passive statements can be found, with some differences inpractices between the two cities. Overall, the situated nature of the safetyinformation signage points to the role of place semiotics in meaning makingwithin risk discourse, thus highlighting the value of considering the LL inorder to gain a better understanding of risk communication.