HOV Definition Times Sign - R3-13a
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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
HOV Definition Times Sign - R3-13a
High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes help optimize roadway efficiency by encouraging carpooling and reducing single-occupant vehicle traffic. This R3-13a standard sign provides critical information for drivers by clearly defining the specific times when HOV lane restrictions are in effect. Constructed with reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign offers maximum visibility and durability. Its high intensity and diamond grade reflectivity ensures clear communication for drivers during both daytime and nighttime conditions, meeting all DOT and MUTCD regulatory standards. By guiding drivers on HOV lane usage, this sign contributes to smoother traffic flow and enhanced road safety for all commuters.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
R3-13A
Sign Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Standard regulatory sign shape
Colors
White background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This turn/lane control sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2B.18. Used to prohibit or require specific turning movements.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 24×24" | Low-volume roads, tight spaces |
| StandardDefault | 30×30" | Conventional roads |
| Large | 36×36" | Multi-lane roads, higher speeds |
| Oversized | 48×48" | Freeways, expressways |
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 turning restriction applies. Should be visible to drivers making the approach. May be supplemented with pavement markings.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.18
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
