Choose Your Reflectivity Grade
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
Reverse Curve Left Sign - W1-4L-O
Constructed with reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, this Reverse Curve Left Sign (W1-4L-O) provides critical roadway guidance in low-light and challenging driving conditions. The sign's highly visible design ensures drivers receive clear navigational information about upcoming road geometry. Fully compliant with DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, this sign meets all regulatory requirements for traffic warning signage. Its durable aluminum construction allows for long-term outdoor use while maintaining excellent reflectivity and legibility for drivers approaching reverse curve sections of roadway.
Reverse Curve Left Sign - W1-4L-O
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Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W1-4L-O
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This horizontal alignment warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.06. Used to alert drivers of changes in roadway alignment.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional RoadDefault | 30×30" | Two-lane roads, residential areas |
| Multi-Lane | 36×36" | Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits |
| Expressway | 48×48" | Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads |
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 on the right side of the roadway in advance of the curve or turn. Placement distance depends on posted speed: 100ft (25 mph), 175ft (35 mph), 250ft (45 mph), 350ft (55 mph). May be supplemented with Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1P) showing recommended speed.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.06
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
