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Left Turn Only Sign - R3-5L

Left Turn Only Sign - R3-5L
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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

Left Turn Only Sign - R3-5L

Enhance road safety and prevent potential traffic accidents with this professional Left Turn Only Sign (R3-5L). Designed to provide clear directional guidance, this sign effectively communicates lane movement restrictions to drivers at complex intersections. Constructed with reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign meets all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards. Available in high intensity and diamond grade materials, the sign ensures maximum visibility in diverse lighting conditions, helping drivers understand traffic flow requirements quickly and accurately. The R3-5L sign is a critical traffic management tool that reduces the risk of wrong-way turns and promotes smoother, safer navigation through intersections. Its durable construction and bold, legible lettering make it an essential component of comprehensive traffic control infrastructure.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

R3-5L

Sign Type

Regulatory Sign

Shape

Rectangle (Vertical)

Standard regulatory sign shape

Colors

ABC

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.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Small24×24"Low-volume roads, tight spaces
StandardDefault30×30"Conventional roads
Large36×36"Multi-lane roads, higher speeds
Oversized48×48"Freeways, expressways
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 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

Reference: MUTCD Section 2B.18

Often Paired With

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