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Emergency Vehicle Sign - W11-8

Emergency Vehicle Sign - W11-8
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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

Emergency Vehicle Sign - W11-8

Emergency vehicles require clear, immediate visual communication to enhance roadway safety. This W11-8 standard sign provides critical visual warning for approaching motorists and pedestrians, helping emergency responders navigate through complex traffic situations. Constructed from durable aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign meets Department of Transportation (DOT) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) state and federal standards. The highly reflective surface ensures maximum visibility in low light and challenging weather conditions, allowing emergency vehicles to be quickly and accurately identified by other road users. Designed for professional emergency response vehicles, this sign offers essential safety features that help reduce accident risks and improve overall roadway communication. Its robust construction and precise engineering make it an indispensable tool for fire, medical, and law enforcement vehicles operating in dynamic traffic environments.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W11-8

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This crossing warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.50. Used to warn of potential pedestrian, bicycle, or animal crossings.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Minimum24x24"Low-volume roads
StandardDefault30x30"Conventional roads
Expressway36x36"Expressways
Oversized48x48"High-speed 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 in advance of crossing location. May use fluorescent yellow-green background for pedestrian, bicycle, playground, and school crossings for enhanced visibility.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.50

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.50

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

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W16-7PL

Diagonal Downward Arrow Left Sign

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W16-7PR

Diagonal Downward Arrow Right Sign

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