Hill (with % grade) Sign - W7-1b
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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
Hill (with % grade) Sign - W7-1b
Steep hills pose significant risks for drivers, requiring clear and visible warning signage to prevent potential accidents. The Hill (with % grade) Sign W7-1b addresses this critical safety need by alerting motorists to upcoming changes in road elevation, allowing them to adjust speed and driving technique accordingly. Constructed from durable aluminum with high-visibility reflective material, this sign ensures maximum readability in various lighting and weather conditions. The sign meets all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, providing transportation professionals with a reliable solution for marking challenging roadway terrain. Designed with the W7-1b standard configuration, the sign comes on standard punched aluminum blanks with options for high intensity and diamond grade reflective surfaces.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W7-1B
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This hill warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.26. Used to warn of steep grades ahead.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional RoadDefault | 30×30" | Two-lane roads, residential areas |
| Multi-Lane | 36×36" | Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits |
| Expressway | 48×48" | Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads |
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 top of grade for downhill warning, or in advance for uphill notification. Required when grade exceeds: 5% for 3000ft, 6% for 2000ft, 7% for 1000ft, 8% for 750ft, 9% for 500ft.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.26