Ahead (Plaque) Sign - W16-9P
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Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications
Engineering Grade
Ideal Use
Parking lots
Brightness
General Lifespan
7 years
Night-time Visibility
500 feet away
High Intensity Prismatic
Ideal Use
Roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10 years
Night-time Visibility
1000 feet away
Diamond Grade
Ideal Use
High-speed roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10+ years
Night-time Visibility
1500 feet away
Product Details
Ahead (Plaque) Sign - W16-9P
This high-visibility traffic sign provides critical guidance for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists by clearly indicating upcoming road conditions or landmarks. Constructed from durable aluminum with a reflective surface, the sign ensures maximum visibility during both day and night driving scenarios. Engineered to meet DOT and MUTCD standards, specifically the W16-9P specification, this Ahead (Plaque) Sign is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions while maintaining its structural integrity and reflective properties. Its robust construction and precise manufacturing make it an essential component of effective traffic control and safety management.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W16-9P
Sign Type
Warning Plaque
Shape
Rectangle (Horizontal)
Guide and information signs
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This supplemental warning plaque meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.59. Used to supplement primary warning signs.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| StandardDefault | 24x12" | Conventional roads |
| Expressway | 30x18" | Expressways |
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
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
Mount directly below or adjacent to primary warning sign. Provides supplemental information for specific conditions.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.59
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
