Fallen Rocks Sign - W8-14
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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
Fallen Rocks Sign - W8-14
Designed for hazardous terrain with potential rockfall risks, this warning sign alerts drivers to potential geological hazards near mountainous or cliffy roadways. The sign provides critical advance notice for motorists traveling through areas prone to falling rocks, helping to prevent potential accidents and improve overall road safety. Constructed with high-quality aluminum featuring radius corners and 3/8" prepunched holes, the sign meets both state and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The high-intensity reflective sheeting ensures maximum visibility under various lighting conditions, conforming to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines for the W8-14 Fallen Rocks warning sign.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W8-14
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This pavement condition warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.27. Used to warn of road surface hazards.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 24x24" | Low-volume roads |
| StandardDefault | 30x30" | Conventional roads |
| Expressway | 36x36" | Expressways |
| Freeway | 48x48" | Freeways |
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 in advance of surface condition hazard. Placement distance based on approach speed and stopping sight distance.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.27
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
