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Hill (with % grade) Sign - W7-1b

Hill (with % grade) Sign - W7-1b
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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

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.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W7-1B

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

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.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Conventional RoadDefault30×30"Two-lane roads, residential areas
Multi-Lane36×36"Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits
Expressway48×48"Expressways, freeways, 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 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

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.26

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

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