Weight Limit Signs - R12-4
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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
Weight Limit Signs - R12-4
Weight limit signs play a critical role in traffic management and infrastructure protection. These essential regulatory signs communicate maximum vehicle weight restrictions, helping prevent potential damage to roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. By clearly indicating permissible weight limits, these signs ensure both driver safety and structural integrity. Constructed from durable reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, these signs are engineered to withstand challenging environmental conditions while maintaining high visibility. The reflective coating ensures clear legibility during day and night, allowing drivers to quickly comprehend weight restrictions. Compliant with DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, these signs meet all necessary regulatory requirements for official traffic signage. Available in the R12-4 product code configuration, these weight limit signs provide a professional and standardized approach to communicating critical transportation guidelines. The high-intensity reflective materials guarantee maximum visibility and long-lasting performance in diverse weather conditions and traffic environments.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
R12-4
Sign Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Standard regulatory sign shape
Colors
White background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: Weight limit sign per MUTCD Section 2B.62.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| StandardDefault | 18x24" | Conventional |
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 at approaches to weight-restricted structures.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.62