Bike Lane Ahead (plaque) Sign - R3-17a
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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade
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
Bike Lane Ahead (plaque) Sign - R3-17a
These Bike Lane Ahead signs are engineered to enhance cyclist safety by providing clear visual communication to motorists about upcoming dedicated bicycle lanes. Constructed from high-quality reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign offers exceptional durability and visibility in diverse lighting conditions. Fully compliant with DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, this R3-17a sign meets all legal requirements for road signage. The high-intensity reflective material ensures maximum visibility during daylight and nighttime hours, effectively alerting drivers to the presence of a bike lane and helping to reduce potential accidents.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
R3-17A
Sign Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Standard regulatory sign shape
Colors
White background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: Turn/lane control sign per MUTCD Section 2B.18.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| StandardDefault | 18x24" | Conventional |
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
Install at or near the intersection where the restriction applies.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.18
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
