HOV Lane Ahead Sign - R3-12
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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 Lane Ahead Sign - R3-12
Designed to alert drivers to upcoming High Occupancy Vehicle lanes, these signs are critical for promoting smooth traffic flow and reducing congestion. By directing motorists to designated HOV lanes well in advance, they help prevent last-minute lane changes and enhance overall road safety. Constructed from durable aluminum standard punched blanks, these signs meet DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards with the R3-12 designation. The high-visibility reflective features ensure excellent performance in various lighting conditions, making them an essential tool for traffic management and driver guidance.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
R3-12
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
