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Shoulder Drop Off Symbol Sign - W8-17

Shoulder Drop Off Symbol Sign - W8-17
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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

Shoulder Drop Off Symbol Sign - W8-17

Engineered for highway safety, this shoulder drop off symbol sign provides critical visual warning for drivers approaching potentially hazardous roadway conditions. The sign alerts motorists to sudden shoulder elevation changes that exceed 3 inches in depth, helping prevent potential vehicle accidents in areas with significant shoulder drop-offs. Constructed with high-quality aluminum featuring radius corners and 3/8-inch prepunched holes, the sign meets both DOT and MUTCD state and federal guidelines. The sign utilizes high-intensity and diamond grade reflective sheeting to ensure maximum visibility under various lighting and weather conditions, making it an essential safety component for road management professionals.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W8-17

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This pavement condition warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.27. Used to warn of road surface hazards.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Minimum24x24"Low-volume roads
StandardDefault30x30"Conventional roads
Expressway36x36"Expressways
Freeway48x48"Freeways
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 in advance of surface condition hazard. Placement distance based on approach speed and stopping sight distance.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.27

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.27

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

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