Weight Limit Symbolic - R12-5
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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
Weight Limit Symbolic - R12-5
Constructed from durable aluminum, these Weight Limit Symbolic signs (R12-5) provide critical safety information for roads and bridges. Designed to meet DOT and MUTCD standards, the signs feature standard punched blanks for straightforward installation and come in high intensity and diamond grade reflective options. The reflective surface ensures maximum visibility in low-light conditions, helping drivers quickly understand weight restrictions and preventing potential infrastructure damage. By communicating clear weight limit parameters, these signs play a crucial role in maintaining road safety and protecting critical transportation infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
- Model: R12-5 - Material: Aluminum - Reflective Options: High intensity and diamond grade - Compliance: DOT and MUTCD standards
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
R12-5
Sign Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Standard regulatory sign shape
Colors
White background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This weight limit sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2B.62. Used to restrict vehicles exceeding posted weight.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 12×18" | Low-volume roads, parking lots |
| StandardDefault | 18×24" | Conventional roads |
| Large | 24×30" | Multi-lane 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 at approaches to weight-restricted structures or roads. Include gross weight, axle weight, or both as applicable.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.62
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
