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Advance Intersection Lane Control Sign - R3-8

Advance Intersection Lane Control Sign - R3-8
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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade

Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications

Type I

Engineering Grade

Ideal Use

Parking lots

Brightness

Standard

General Lifespan

7 years

Night-time Visibility

500 feet away

Type IV

High Intensity Prismatic

Ideal Use

Roadways

Brightness

High

General Lifespan

10 years

Night-time Visibility

1000 feet away

Type IX

Diamond Grade

Ideal Use

High-speed roadways

Brightness

Maximum

General Lifespan

10+ years

Night-time Visibility

1500 feet away

Product Details

Advance Intersection Lane Control Sign - R3-8

Traffic engineers can optimize road safety and vehicle movement with this strategic lane control signage. Designed to provide clear directional guidance, the R3-8 sign helps drivers understand lane usage requirements well in advance of an intersection. Constructed from reflective aluminum blanks, the sign meets all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards for road signage. Available in high intensity and diamond grade reflectivity, the sign ensures maximum visibility under diverse lighting conditions, helping to reduce potential lane change accidents and traffic congestion.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

R3-8

Sign Type

Regulatory Sign

Shape

Rectangle (Vertical)

Standard regulatory sign shape

Colors

ABC

White background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This turn/lane control sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2B.18. Used to prohibit or require specific turning movements.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Small12×18"Low-volume roads, parking lots
StandardDefault18×24"Conventional roads
Large24×30"Multi-lane roads
Compliance & Certifications

MUTCD Compliant

Federal standards

DOT Approved

State & Federal

ASTM D4956

Type III/IV/XI

10+ Years

Durability

Engineer Grade (EG)

Type: ASTM Type I

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²

Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage

Recommended

High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)

Type: ASTM Type III/IV

Lifespan: 10 years

Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²

Traffic signs, work zones, roadways

Diamond Grade (DG3)

Type: ASTM Type XI

Lifespan: 10-12 years

Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²

Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs

Install at or near the intersection where the turning restriction applies. Should be visible to drivers making the approach. May be supplemented with pavement markings.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.18

Reference: MUTCD Section 2B.18

Often Paired With

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