W21-8 Mowers Ahead Sign - W21-8
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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
W21-8 Mowers Ahead Sign - W21-8
Road maintenance workers face significant risks when operating near active traffic, making clear warning signage critical for their safety. The W21-8 Mowers Ahead Sign provides essential visual communication to alert drivers about upcoming landscaping and mowing activities in the roadway. Constructed from reflective aluminum and meeting DOT and MUTCD standards, this sign ensures maximum visibility during daytime and nighttime conditions. The durable design helps prevent potential accidents by giving motorists clear, advanced notice of workers and equipment in the roadway, helping protect both maintenance personnel and passing drivers.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W21-8
Sign Type
Construction Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Orange background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This work zone warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 6F.16. Orange background indicates temporary traffic control.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| ConventionalDefault | 36×36" | Low-speed work zones |
| Freeway | 48×48" | High-speed work zones |
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 in advance of work zone per MUTCD Chapter 6F. Orange background for temporary conditions. Remove or cover when work not in progress.
MUTCD Reference: Section 6F.16
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
