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Low Clearance (plaque) Sign - W12-2p

Low Clearance (plaque) Sign - W12-2p
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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

Low Clearance (plaque) Sign - W12-2p

Protect drivers and vehicles with this essential safety warning sign designed to alert motorists to low clearance areas. Engineered to prevent potential accidents, the sign offers critical visibility in diverse driving conditions. Constructed on standard aluminum blanks with high-intensity reflective surfaces, this sign meets all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards for traffic signage. The W12-2p design provides maximum clarity for drivers, ensuring they are aware of potential height restrictions before entering restricted areas. Available in high intensity and diamond grade reflectivity, the sign maintains exceptional visibility during both day and night, helping to minimize the risk of vehicle damage and enhance overall safety in low clearance zones.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W12-2P

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.43. Used to indicate directional guidance.

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 location where directional guidance is needed, such as T-intersections or sharp curves.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.43

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.43

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